HLA Advises Addis Bank on Registration of 5 Million Shares with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority

The registration, reported by StockMarket.et on June 30, 2026, marks an important development in Addis Bank's participation in Ethiopia's emerging capital-market framework.

HLA provided legal and regulatory advisory support to Addis Bank in connection with the registration process, assisting the Bank in navigating the applicable legal and regulatory requirements of the developing Ethiopian capital market.

The transaction comes at an important stage in the development of Ethiopia's capital-market ecosystem, as financial institutions and other market participants increasingly engage with the regulatory framework established for capital-market activities.

For HLA, the engagement reflects the firm's growing practice in capital markets, banking and financial-sector regulation, corporate law, and regulatory compliance. The firm advises clients on emerging regulatory requirements and supports businesses and financial institutions in navigating Ethiopia's evolving financial and investment landscape.

HLA is proud to have supported Addis Bank in this significant milestone and to contribute to the development of Ethiopia's emerging capital-market ecosystem.

Habesha Legal Advocates LLP remains committed to providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice to financial institutions and businesses participating in Ethiopia's rapidly evolving capital markets.