TGA Global Law Firm LL.P
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TGA Global Law Firm LL.P is a leading law firm delivering a high quality and advanced legal services to clients across Ethiopia, Africa and beyond. Our skilled team combines deep local knowledge with international expertise to deliver comprehensive and creative legal solutions.
TGA's extensive international presence will benefit our clients even more.
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Professional Affiliations
Tewodros Getachew Tulu is a prominent Ethiopian lawyer and continental legal leader. He is the managing partner and co-founder of TGA Global Law Firm, which was formerly known as Tewodros Getachew Tulu and Associates Law Group, Tewodros is the first East African to be elected to the most prestigious position in Africa, President of the Pan African Lawyers Union.
He is the Founding President of the Ethiopian Federal Bar Association, currently leading Ethiopia's first ever statutory Bar Association. Through its managing partner, our law firm is the first African member of the Belt and Road International Legal Services Association (BRILSA) to be appointed to the Council.
Our managing partner is currently joined the governing council of East Africa Law Society. He's an advisor to the African Union CISSA on matters of national and international laws, and holds various roles in legal reform structures. He is an international arbitrator under the auspices of various international centers including CIETAC. He chairs various board structures, including COST International, the highest board in the construction sector. Tewodros Getachew is reshaping Africa's legal landscape, promoting justice throughout the continent, fostering a strong investment climate, and advancing cross-border legal practice.
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We have the best litigation lawyers in the Ethiopian Legal Landscape in minefield areas of the law including taxation, Contracts, Investment disputes, Construction Issues and Criminal Law.
RETENTION AND ONGOING LEGAL SUPPORT
We have been successful in being able to retain huge national and multi-national corporations as retentions clients by offering a quality ongoing legal support, including International organizations as we combine Seasoned lawyers in various fields of Law.
CONSULTING AND ADVISORY
As a trusted advisor and considerable role in transactional matters, we have been helping corporations and business individuals navigate various aspects business transactions including Merger and Acquisitions, Due diligence, Contract Negotiation and Drafting, and Compliance.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND ARBITRATION
As a trusted advisor our office has been consulting and representing plentiful number of corporations and business entities in their contractual matters with 3rd Parties with a view to enable them have a robust contract management scheme.
ADR AND ARBITRATION
The Law Group through its Managing Partner and Senior Associates frequently represents in International Commercial Arbitration under the auspices of various regional and ad hoc centers. We also offer a full scheme ADR mechanisms.
PRACTICE AREAS
INVESTMENT LAW
Foreign Direct Investment
Investment Structuring
Regulatory Compliance
Investment Disputes
Cross-border Transactions
CORPORATE LAW
Business Formation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Governance
Compliance & Regulations
International Business Transactions
CONSTRUCTION LAW
Contract Drafting & Review
Dispute Resolution
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management Legal Support
International Construction Projects
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Trademark Registration
Patent Applications
Copyright Protection
IP Litigation
Licensing & Agreements
LITIGATION
Civil Litigation
Commercial Disputes
Arbitration
Mediation
International Dispute Resolution
SERVICES FOR CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND INVESTMENT
Cross Jurisdictional Merger and Acquisition
Joint partnerships and the formation of new companies
Letters of credit, currency exchange, and import/export laws
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Compliance audits and gap analyses
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery initiatives
AML/CTF guidelines and training sessions; ethics codes and internal control frameworks
Guiding clients through intricate regulations to guarantee compliance and reduce risks
TAX LAW AND SERVICES
Assistance with tax clearance
Representation before ERCA and tax appeal authorities
Investor tax perks and privileges
Tax assessments and legal reviews
Tax consulting services pertaining to full-scope corporate taxation
WE PROVIDE A QUALITY LEGAL SERVICE WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
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Ethiopia to Host 30th East Africa Law Society Conference
Addis Ababa, November 24, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia is set to host the 30th Annual Conference of East Africa Law Society (Official) in Addis Ababa from November 26-29, 2025. The conference marks a significant milestone, aiming to celebrate 30 years of promoting the rule of law and regional integration within the East African legal community. It will also serve as a forum to chart the next chapter of the legal profession in the region. Briefing the media, Tewodros Getachew, President of the Ethiopian Federal Advocates Association, emphasized that this will be the first time in history that Ethiopia has convened the annual assembly and conference of the East Africa Law Society. He stated that the conference is expected to draw 700 to 1,000 participants, including national bar presidents from Eastern Africa and beyond, and partners from international lawyers' associations throughout the world. “We're expecting them to participate in this General Assembly and conference, and also representatives of various international organizations, including African organs,” he emphasized. Among the thematic areas of discussion are the Leading Law Firms’ Forum, the Women Lawyers’ Forum, the Young Lawyers’ Forum, and the Rule of Law Section. The speaker noted that many other topics will also be discussed, featuring a platform of international panelists who excel in their specific fields. “We are expecting that the Ethiopian lawyers are going to benefit a lot from this, in terms of directly participating from those training panels, in terms of capacity building, in terms of networking, in terms of expanding their practice, and also influencing the region as well,” Tewodros noted. CEO of East Africa Law Society David Sigano said for his part that this historic event has a lot of essential events, and it is part of a wave of creating an African lawyer that is able to operate without the fear of borders or without the limitation of borders, he affirmed. “We are creating lawyers that feel comfortable operating in Addis Ababa, lawyers that feel comfortable operating in Juba, lawyers that feel comfortable operating in Nairobi, Kinshasa, Kampala, Bujumbura, Kigali, and Dar es Salaam without having to worry that I'm going to another country.” He further noted that the sole purpose is to create an East African lawyer that has a global mindset. Key themes include discussions on innovation, AI, climate justice, the future of justice, governance, and regional unity, and fostering stronger ties between legal practitioners across the region. Legal practitioners, including judges, advocates, in-house counsel, academics, policymakers, young lawyers among other distinguished categories of practitioners are expected to attend the conference.
Celebrating Three Decades of Legal Excellence: EALS 30th Annual Conference to be Hosted in Addis Ababa
We are pleased to announce that the Ethiopian Federal Advocates Association and the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice will co-host the 30th Annual Conference of the East Africa Law Society (EALS) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year, EALS come together to commemorate 30 years of unwavering dedication to the rule of law, regional integration, and the empowerment of the legal profession in East Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the continent's capital and a city rich in history, diplomacy, and Pan-African ideals. We anticipate bringing together more than 1,000 legal professionals in 2025, including judges, advocates, internal counsel, professors, legislators, and young attorneys, among other notable groups. Leaders and high-ranking officials from the nations and the continent will be present to mark the occasion. This prestigious event provides unparalleled chances for information sharing, strategic discussion, and regional cooperation. The conference theme, “EALS @30: THREE DECADES OF PROMOTING RULE OF LAW, REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN EAST AFRICA,” is both a celebration and a call to action.
Keynote Address by Tewodros Getachew at BRICS Legal Forum 2025 Highlights Strategic Legal Priorities for Africa
Participating in and giving a keynote address on behalf of Africa and Ethiopia, at the 10th BRICS Legal Forum in Rio de Janeiro, which took place from October 24 to 25, 2025, was a momentous occasion for Tewodros Getachew. In his speech, Tewodros Getachew underlined that collaboration with the BRICS Legal Forum will center on the issues listed as strategic priorities for the upcoming years, such as cross-border trade and investment, international commercial arbitration and dispute resolution platforms, ongoing legal education, and the advancement of the rule of law. Tewodros Getachew also met and discussed bilateral and multilateral concerns with several national bar presidents and distinguished lawyers from various jurisdictions, including H.E. Ricardo Lewandowski, Minister of Justice, President José Alberto Simonetti and Secretary General and good friend Bruno Barata of the Brazilian Bar, Prashant Kumar of the Indian Bar, Vladimir Gruzdev of Russia, Adil Abdelgadur Fakhir of UAE Bar, seasoned lawyers Massimo Campa (Campa Avvocati), Kirill Tsedrik, and many other distinguished representatives from diverse jurisdictions and colleagues of Conselho Federal da OAB. They had an incredibly productive and memorable time in Rio, the most fascinating coastal city. Tewodros Getachew expresses his gratitude to the Brazilian counterparts for their excellent hosting.
Smart Connectivity in Arbitration: Addressing AI Use and African Engagement at CIETAC 2025
As the main CIETAC International Arbitration Conference 2025 got underway, Tewodros Getachew gave a speech titled "Smart Connectivity: Building a Global Digital Intelligence Network for International Arbitration." In his address, he emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of the legal profession by establishing guidelines for the use of Al tools. As a president of the premier legal forum on the continent, Tewodros has also underlined the necessity of strategic interventions to engage in a variety of ways, such as by bringing in more African institutions and attorneys. He have stressed the need for more African arbitrators in top-tier arbitration centers like China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). The event is being attended by more than 700 continental legal leaders, the world's premier international arbitrators, and leading lawyers from 52 nations. Our commitment to collaborating closely with esteemed organizations such as CIETAC has been reaffirmed, and appropriate attention will be paid to formalizing and institutionalizing our partnership. Congratulations to the conference organizers for a job well done!
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Amendment to Licensing and Supervision of Insurance Business Directive
This directive amends Directive No. S1B/2/1994, specifying the duties of the National Bank of Ethiopia in responding to branch opening applications within thirty days and setting a fee of 500 Birr per licensed branch for insurers. It was issued under the authority of relevant Proclamations and came into force on May 22, 1995.
The New Court Fee Regulation
This document is the Federal Courts Court Fee Regulation No. 1/2024 of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. It repeals the outdated 1952 Court Fee Rule and establishes a new, modernized system for calculating and collecting fees for judicial services in federal courts. The regulation outlines the objectives of making the judicial system more accessible while funding efficient services, provides definitions for key terms, specifies the scope of its application, and details the exact fees required for different types of cases, applications, and services (such as filing suits, appeals, requests for injunctions, and obtaining document copies). It also includes provisions for fee exemptions for certain types of cases like those involving human rights or environmental protection, and rules for the refund of court fees under specific circumstances. A comprehensive schedule is included, listing court fees as a percentage of the case's value with corresponding payment ceilings.
Civil Procedure Code
This document is the Civil Procedure Code of the Empire of Ethiopia (1965), enacted by Decree No. 52 of 1965. It is a comprehensive legal framework governing the procedures for civil litigation in Ethiopian courts, including jurisdiction, parties, pleadings, evidence, judgments, appeals, and execution of decrees.
4 Constitution of FDRE 1995
This document is the Proclamation of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, specifically Proclamation No. 1/1995, which brought the Constitution into full effect on August 21, 1995. It was ratified by the elected representatives of the Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples of Ethiopia on December 8, 1994. The Constitution establishes Ethiopia as a federal and democratic state, outlines the structure of government, and enshrines fundamental rights and freedoms. It includes provisions on sovereignty, the supremacy of the Constitution, separation of state and religion, and detailed chapters on human and democratic rights, the structure of federal and state governments, the powers and functions of various branches, and national policy principles. The document also covers matters such as environmental rights, state of emergency procedures, taxation powers, and the establishment of key institutions like the Auditor General, Election Board, and Population Census Commission.
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