TGA Global Law Firm LL.P
ABOUT US
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.
Leadership & International Recognition
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.
OUR SERVICES
REPRESENTATION
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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New President for the African Lawyers Union PALU
A proud moment for Ethiopia and East Africa!!! Our Managing Partner is elected as the New President for the African Lawyers Union PALU - Our managing partner, Mr Tewodros Getachew is elected as the new president of the Pan African lawyers’ Union. Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), the premier continental forum of Africa elected, Our managing partner, Mr Tewodros Getachew as its new president. Mr Tewodros is the first Ethiopian and East African to assume this prestigious position. PALU the premier continental legal organ for lawyers and law associations of Africa, consist of the 54 African Countries Bar Associations and 8 regional organizations. This is a proud time for the Ethiopian Bar Association, its member lawyers and law companies, as well as the legal community overall. This is the most distinguished accolade for President Tewodros and our legal business, TGA Global, following decades of hard work, professionalism, and outstanding success. It's also a testament to our decade-long perseverance to promote the rule of law, international practice on cross-border investment. Congratulations to our own, Mr Tewodros! Congratulations, TGA Global Team! Congratulations to all of our clients, partners, and affiliates.
Visit at CIETAC
Mr Tewodros Getachew visited China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission. on July 3, 2025, Wang Chengjje, vice chairman and secretary general of the china international economic and trade arbitration commission(CIETAC) received Mr Tewodros Getachew, managing director of TGA Global Law group, for an official visit to the center based in Beijing. CIETAC is one of the top 5 arbitration centers globally. During the discussion secretary General Wang stated that, with the deepening of China- Africa economic and trade exchanges and the increasing investment by Chinese enterprises in Africa, there is a growing demand on both sides for high quality dispute resolution services. Similarly TGA attaches great importance to the resolution of commercial disputes through arbitration. The two sides had in-depth discussions on strengthening cooperation in areas such as the cultivation of arbitration talent, the promotion of international arbitration systems, and reached broad consensus.
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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.
Administrative procedure proclamation 983 Ethiopia
This document establishes a comprehensive legal framework to govern the procedures federal administrative agencies must follow when issuing directives and making administrative decisions. The proclamation aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and legality in administrative actions, guaranteeing that the intervention of administrative agencies in people's rights and interests is law-based. It provides detailed procedures for rule-making, public participation, judicial review, and the handling of complaints against administrative decisions.
Banking Business proc_no 592 Ethiopia
This document is a comprehensive legal instrument enacted to regulate the licensing, operation, supervision, and liquidation of banking businesses in Ethiopia. The proclamation establishes the legal framework for banking activities, including definitions of key terms, requirements for obtaining and maintaining a banking license, capital and liquidity requirements, corporate governance standards, and procedures for supervision, enforcement, receivership, and liquidation. It also outlines the roles and powers of the National Bank of Ethiopia in overseeing the banking sector to ensure stability, soundness, and public confidence.
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