We advise local and international clients across all stages of the M&A lifecycle—from initial structuring and due diligence to regulatory clearance and post‑deal integration. Our approach blends legal acumen with commercial insight, enabling clients to unlock synergies, manage risk, and achieve sustainable value.
Confidentiality and discretion are central to our M&A practice. We support clients not only in navigating legal complexities, but also in building internal consensus and managing stakeholder communications during sensitive transactions. Through effective cross‑practice collaboration, we coordinate seamlessly across corporate, tax, regulatory, employment, and dispute resolution teams to deliver cohesive and cost‑effective outcomes in complex transactions.
By partnering with MLA, clients gain a trusted legal advisor equipped to execute transformative deals with clarity, precision, and a deep understanding of Ethiopia’s regulatory and commercial landscape.
Our Services include:
- Conducting comprehensive legal due diligence across sectors.
- Structuring share and asset acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures.
- Negotiating and drafting share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents.
- Advising on antitrust, competition, and sector‑specific regulatory approvals.
- Structuring tax‑efficient deal frameworks and managing transaction costs.
- Advising on cross‑border mergers and regional expansion plans.
- Supporting post‑merger integration and legal harmonization, including assisting with changes of title deeds.
Our selected experience includes:
- Conducting legal due diligence and advising on one of the largest mergers in Ethiopia involving beverage companies.
- Conducting legal due diligence and executing share acquisitions in the horticulture sector.
- Conducting due diligence in a planned acquisition involving a data center and crypto‑currency mining operations.