Legacy Law Firm LLP — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A Legacy of trusted counsel

A full-service Ethiopian law firm advising international organizations, corporations and individuals — built on Nearly a Century of Combined Legal Expertise.

The Firm

01 — About Legacy

For more than three decades, Our partners have stood firmly beside individuals and businesses when it matters most!

Portrait of Mr. Temesgen Gebre Sellassie, Founder & Managing Partner of Legacy Law Firm LLP
Temesgen Gebre Sellassie Founder & Managing Partner

Legacy Law Firm LLP traces its origins to Temesgen Law Office founded in 2003 by Temesgen Gebre Sellassie. Over the next two decades, the practice established a reputation for legal excellence and earned the trust of banks, insurance companies, embassies, multinational corporations, international organizations, NGOs, and public institutions through consistently delivering practical, commercially sound, and results-driven legal advice. Following the recognition of law firms under Ethiopia's Federal Advocacy Service Proclamation, the practice evolved intoLegacy Law Firm LLP.building on its established reputation while embracing a broader vision for the future.

Today, the firm advises clients on complex litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, employment, immigration, intellectual property, and the legal framework governing NGOs. Whether acting for domestic or international clients, we are united by a single commitment: providing legal counsel that is strategic, trusted, and enduring.

2003 Temesgen Law Office founded — two decades of corporate, banking and institutional practice begin.
2021 Proclamation No. 1249/2021 formally recognizes legal firms in Ethiopia, opening the door to partnership practice.
2023 Legacy Law Firm LLP licensed — Registration No. 0019/2016, carrying the practice’s legacy into a fully-fledged firm.

Practice Areas

02 — Sixteen Disciplines
Hover — or tap — any discipline to read more. Free initial consultation on every matter.
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Member — Ethiopian Lawyers Association · Advocates Ethiopia · EFAA Serving clients in Ethiopia & beyond

Our Clients

03 — Trusted By
International organizations, embassies, NGOs and corporate entities. References available on request.

In Their Words

04 — Testimonials
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05 — Get in touch

Build, Protect & Preserve your Legacy.

Navigate Ethiopia's legal landscape with us — with confidence. Trusted legal counsel for businesses, investors, institutions and families across Ethiopia and beyond.

Office

Mega Building, Africa Avenue
4th Floor, Office No. 417 & 11th Floor, Office No. 1109
Kirkos Sub-City, Woreda 02
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Hours

Monday — Saturday
8:00 — 18:00