With the establishment of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), SKY ATTORNEYS are happy to provide specialized legal services related to the capital market.  These services include:

• IPO and public offering advisory: Guiding companies through the legal process of an Initial Public Offering (IPO), including prospectus drafting, due diligence, and compliance with the Capital Market Proclamation and related directives.
• Securities law and corporate governance: Advising listed companies on their ongoing obligations, including disclosure requirements, corporate governance standards, and handling of insider trading issues.
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in capital markets: Providing legal counsel on M&A transactions involving publicly traded companies, including regulatory filings and shareholder approvals.
• Debt and equity issuance: Structuring and providing legal advice on the issuance of various financial instruments, including bonds, debentures, and other forms of debt securities.
• Dispute resolution: Representing clients in capital market-related disputes, including those before the ECMA or other judicial bodies.
• Investment fund advisory: Advising on the formation and operation of collective investment schemes, such as mutual funds, in compliance with the relevant legal framework.