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Regulatory Compliance

Overview

At DABLO Law Firm, we help businesses navigate Ethiopia’s evolving regulatory landscape with proactive compliance strategies and sector-specific legal insight. Our Corporate Regulatory Compliance practice supports clients at every stage—from market entry and expansion to day-to-day operations—ensuring alignment with Ethiopia’s legal and institutional frameworks.

We advise multinationals, banks, startups, and service providers on compliance with laws issued by key regulators such as the National Bank of Ethiopia, Ministry of Trade, Ethiopian Investment Commission, and Communications Authority. Our team delivers clear, strategic guidance to mitigate risks and ensure smooth regulatory interactions.

We design practical, tailored compliance frameworks that reflect both legal requirements and the operational realities of doing business in Ethiopia. Clients rely on us not only to interpret the law but to anticipate regulatory shifts and help them stay ahead. Whether entering new markets or managing regulatory audits, we position our clients for long-term success.

Work Highlights

  • Advised on regulatory compliance for a USD 50 million engineering and construction project implemented by a foreign contractor.
  • Conducted comparative legal research for a pan-African financial institution exploring a shared service center in East Africa, with a focus on Ethiopia’s regulatory landscape.
  • Provided legal analysis on the implications of a new directive from the National Bank of Ethiopia regarding employee savings and capital transactions.
  • Supported a global ride-hailing company in evaluating Ethiopia’s regulatory framework for potential market entry.
  • Advised an international fintech company on financial services and data protection regulations applicable to its Ethiopian operations.
  • Guided a global sports betting operator on investment regulations and partnership opportunities in Ethiopia’s betting sector.
  • Conducted Ethiopia’s first GDPR-aligned data protection assessment and advised on ESG-compliant fintech implementation under the new Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Proclamation No. 1371/2025.
  • new Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Proclamation No. 1371/2025.

At DABLO, we view compliance not as a constraint but as a strategic advantage. Our firm’s in-depth regulatory knowledge, sector-specific insight, and commitment to practical outcomes position us as a trusted partner to businesses seeking to operate with integrity, agility, and confidence in Ethiopia.

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