Associate
Betselot Kefelegn is a commercial lawyer whose practice sits at the intersection of corporate law, institutional development, and policy-oriented legal work.
She has experience advising on complex, high-value transactions across multiple sectors, including banking, project finance, employment, PPPs and investment structuring. Her work has involved supporting cross-border financing arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance processes, where she brings a strong focus on practical, commercially grounded solutions.
Beyond transactional work, Betselot has been actively engaged in institutional and governance-focused assignments, including the development of internal frameworks, policy analysis, and stakeholder-driven initiatives. Her experience extends to coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and contributing to research and advisory work on issues at the intersection of law, policy, and social development.
Betselot holds an LL.B. from Addis Ababa University and has worked with leading law firms, international organizations, and regional research institutions. Her approach combines technical legal expertise with a broader strategic perspective, enabling her to support both legal and institutional dimensions of client needs.
In a dispute contract valued at over USD 374.5 thousand (ETB 50 million).
In legal research and written analysis on regulatory developments and emerging legal issues.
In preparing and structuring corporate governance documentation for an Investment Advisory License from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority.
In providing legal counsel to the board and its subcommittees.
By independently leading its legal and compliance department, including internal policy formulation and ensuring compliance with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority regulations.
In developing and implementing corporate governance frameworks, policies and best practices
In legal research and written analysis on regulatory developments and emerging legal issues.
In capital market matters, licensing processes, and regulatory frameworks, including the acquisition of an investment bank license
LLB (Addis Ababa University)
LLM (Addis Ababa University)