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The Team

Nahom Melese

Trainee Associate

Nahom Melese is a Trainee Associate at Mehrteab & Getu Advocates LLP (MLA) with proven academic excellence and hands-on legal experience. He earned his LL.B. from Addis Ababa University where he complemented his studies with internships at various local law firms and gained hands-on experience on legal practice. He also provided free legal aid service through Addis Ababa University’s Legal Aid Centers and served as an assistant editor-in-chief of Addis Ababa University Student Law Review. He further distinguished himself in international moot court competitions, representing Addis Ababa University in the 32nd William C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and the Nuremberg Moot Court (2024). At MLA, he assists clients in handling wide range of commercial disputes. He also advises and provides opinions on corporate and tax matters.
  • LLB, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, with Great Distinction (2025)
  • Drafted pleadings on high stake litigations on various issues including corporate disputes, construction disputes, employment, and contractual disputes
  • Advised clients on enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards
  • Advised clients on tax implications of proposed transactions as well as on the legality of tax decision by tax authorities
  • Advised client in transforming a business entity from one form into another
  • Assisted foreign clients on their dealing with defaulted local trade partners
  • Advised clients on trademark and trade competition issues

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