For CSOs and NGOs, achieving your mission depends on maintaining meticulous compliance and strong governance. We offer specialized legal services to help local and international civil society organizations navigate Ethiopia’s demanding regulatory framework with confidence. Our office provides the essential legal foundation needed to ensure your operations are transparent, compliant, and focused on making a real impact.

Beyond foundational compliance, we assist organizations with registration, licensing, and reporting obligations to prevent regulatory interruptions. We advise on drafting bylaws, internal policies, and codes of conduct that promote accountability and effective governance. Our team supports negotiation and review of donor agreements, grants, and partnerships to safeguard organizational interests. We also guide lawful advocacy, public engagement, and fundraising strategies, including foreign funding compliance. In case of disputes with regulators, partners, or staff, we provide representation and risk mitigation strategies. Through capacity building and strategic advisory, we help organizations strengthen their operations, enhance sustainability, and maximize social impact.