Strategic Legal Solutions. Trusted Counsel.
With over 15 years of experience in Ethiopian corporate, investment, and immigration law — I provide clear, strategic counsel for businesses and individuals.
Providing strategic legal counsel to Corporations, Real-Estates, international NGOs, and private enterprises — navigating Ethiopia's complex regulatory landscape with 15+ years of experience.
Federal Court Licensed
License #2219/07 · 15+ Years Practice
Mrs. Mearaf Bedru is a licensed attorney in Ethiopia practicing in immigration, corporate investment, employment, trade mark and tax law. She has experience establishing and providing legal advice to both local and international companies, and represents individuals in Ethiopian courts of law.
Mearaf graduated from Mekelle University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Law (LLB). Prior to opening her own law office, she worked as an assistant attorney for Million Assefa's Law Office and as a legal advisor to the National Cement Share Company where she was responsible for industrial labor management and human resource structuring for over 2000+ employees.
Mearaf has provided Ethiopian labour law training for multinational companies such as Tiger Brands PLC and Soreti Wellness Center, enabling supervisors and HR managers to create working environments compliant with all Ethiopian labor laws.
Currently, Mearaf Bedru Nur is included on the list of recommended lawyers for three European diplomatic missions in Ethiopia—Greece, Germany, and Switzerland. She has also provided legal services to the diplomatic missions of Belgium, Norway, and China. Through these engagements, she has gained extensive experience providing legal services and preparing well-structured, well-documented reports for diplomatic and institutional clients.
Mearaf is an external contributor to the World Bank Development Report. In addition to providing authoritative legal advice and representing clients in court, she prides herself on developing practical solutions to difficult legal issues.
Comprehensive legal services tailored to your needs
Company formation, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions.
Investment registration, licensing, joint venture structuring, and regulatory approvals.
Work permits, residence processing, visa compliance, expatriate support, liaison with authorities.
Property transactions, land rights, construction, PPP frameworks and project legal support.
Income tax, VAT, capital gains, corporate obligations, and regulatory advisory.
Commercial agreements, partnership deeds, JV documents, and contractual risk mitigation.
Litigation, arbitration, mediation for commercial, property, and regulatory matters.
Corporate registration, property title verification, compliance audits.
Policy recommendations, government liaison, and regulatory framework advice.
Academic background combining Ethiopian legal education with international law studies.
Unicaf University
Advanced studies in international legal frameworks, cross-border transactions, and comparative law. Strengthening expertise in global legal practice.
Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Comprehensive legal education covering Ethiopian civil law, criminal law, commercial law, and constitutional law. Foundation for federal court practice.
Continuing Legal Education
Regular CLE programs · Ethiopian Bar Association
Languages
Amharic (Native) · English (Fluent)
Trusted by leading companies and institutions across Ethiopia and internationally.
Provided legal consultancy on investment-related matters for major corporate clients operating in Ethiopia.
Provided legal support for cross-border investment establishment and structuring involving companies from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts and legal frameworks for corporate entities in sectors including construction, mining, and international business operations.
Provided legal advisory services for infrastructure projects and foreign contractor engagement under Ethiopian public-private partnership frameworks.
"We at FA IT Services have had the privilege of working with Mearaf Bedru and her team over the past decade, and we are thoroughly pleased with the legal support and protection they have provided. Mearaf's expertise across multiple legal areas—including contract law, company law, labor law, and tax law—has been instrumental in supporting our business operations. Her depth of knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to our success have consistently exceeded our expectations. Mearaf's guidance has been invaluable in navigating complex legal matters, and her thorough approach has ensured our interests are always well-protected. We highly recommend Mearaf Bedru Law Office for any business seeking reliable and effective legal support. Thank you, Mearaf, for your outstanding dedication and service
FA IT ServicesClient for 10+ years
Professional qualifications and expertise across Ethiopian legal practice.
Federal Court Jurisdiction – Ethiopia
License #2219/07
Member, Ethiopian Lawyers Association
Active member since 2010
Get in touch directly for urgent legal matters, consultations, or immediate assistance. I'm here to help you navigate Ethiopia's legal landscape.
Kasanchis, Guinea Conakry street
Next to Eliliy Hotel, SA Building
(where United bank is located)
5th floor, office no 6
Mon–Fri, 9:00 – 17:00
Emergency consultations available