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Our Publicity 29 Sep 2026

Habesha Legal Advocates LLP Successfully Defends EPLSC in CAS Arbitration Against Mekelle 70 Enderta FC

Lausanne, Switzerland | September 29, 2026 — Habesha Legal Advocates LLP (HLA) successfully represented the Ethiopian Premier League Share Company (EPLSC) before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in CAS 2025/A/11381.

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Our Publicity 15 Aug 2026

HLA Secures Second Major Victory for ERA in ETB 338.67 Million Bank Guarantee Dispute

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, August 2026 — Habesha Legal Advocates LLP (HLA) has secured its second major favorable decision representing the Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) in a dispute concerning the enforcement of an unconditional bank guarantee.

Our Publicity 30 Jun 2026

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

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — June 2026 — Habesha Legal Advocates LLP (HLA) is pleased to announce its legal advisory role in supporting Addis Bank S.C. in connection with the registration of 5 million Addis Bank shares with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA).

Our Publicity 15 Jun 2026

HLA Successfully Represents ERA in ETB 227 Million Commercial Arbitration Award

ADDIS ABABA — Habesha Legal Advocates (HLA) has successfully represented the Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) in a major commercial arbitration proceeding, securing an award of ETB 227 million against Nile Insurance S.C.

Our Publicity 5 Jul 2025

HLA Represents Ethiopian Premier League S.C. in Major Domestic and International Disputes

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — August 2025— Habesha Legal Advocates LLP (HLA) has represented Ethiopian Premier League S.C., the share company responsible for operating the Ethiopian Premier League, in major disputes involving three football clubs before the Federal First Instance Court of Ethiopia and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Our Publicity 15 Apr 2024

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) issues Ethiopia's first law firm license to Habesha Legal Advocates (HLA).

Habesha Legal Advocates LP is the first law firm in Ethiopia to receive a license from the Ethiopian Bar Association. HLA registered with 1.5 million ETB in initial capital and was founded by three partners who practiced law for over ten years.

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