Araya Kebede
Managing Partner
Areas of practice
- Corporate Law
- Civil Litigation
- Contract Law
Qualifications
LL.B, LL.M (Commercial Law), Licensed Federal Court Attorney
Araya Law Firm
Justice. Integrity. Results.
Professional legal representation and trusted legal advisory services tailored to individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Confidentiality • Professionalism • Client-Focused Representation
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About the Firm
Professional. Ethical. Client-focused.
Araya Law Firm is a full-service legal practice based in Addis Ababa, advising individuals, private companies, and institutions across litigation, corporate, and regulatory matters. Our work is built on rigorous legal analysis, strict confidentiality, and clear communication at every stage.
Mission
To provide reliable, ethical, and effective legal services while protecting our clients' rights and interests.
Vision
To become a trusted and respected legal services provider recognized for professionalism, integrity, and successful client representation.
Core Values
The standards behind every mandate
Integrity
We maintain the highest standards of professional ethics in every engagement.
Confidentiality
Client information and communications are handled with strict confidentiality.
Excellence
We pursue high-quality legal analysis and rigorous representation.
Client Focus
We develop legal strategies around each client's specific needs.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our advice, actions, and professional commitments.
Practice Areas
Legal services across ten core disciplines
Focused expertise, coordinated across teams when a matter demands more than one discipline.
Civil Litigation
Representation in civil disputes, claims, contractual matters, and related proceedings before all levels of court.
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Legal support for companies, businesses, partnerships, contracts, and commercial transactions.
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Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting agreements and contracts.
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Legal assistance relating to property transactions, ownership, leases, and disputes.
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Professional, discreet assistance concerning family-related legal matters and personal status.
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Advice and representation concerning employment relationships, workplace disputes, and labor matters.
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Why clients trust us
A disciplined, confidential and clearly communicated approach to every mandate we accept.
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Experienced Legal Professionals
Qualified professionals with strong legal knowledge and practical courtroom experience.
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Personalized Legal Strategy
Every case receives an approach built around its specific circumstances.
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Confidential & Discreet
We protect sensitive client information and maintain professional confidentiality.
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Clear Communication
Clients receive understandable explanations of legal issues, risks, and options.
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Results-Oriented Approach
We focus on practical, commercially aware, and legally sound solutions.
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Professional Ethics
Integrity and professional responsibility guide every step of our work.
Our Legal Team
Experienced counsel, personally accountable
Each matter is led by a named attorney who remains your point of contact from instruction to resolution.
Selamawit Bekele
Senior Attorney
Areas of practice
- Family Law
- Employment & Labor
- Property Law
Qualifications
LL.B, LL.M (Human Rights), Certified Mediator
Chen Wei
Associate Attorney
Areas of practice
- Criminal Defense
- Administrative Law
- Immigration
Qualifications
LL.B, LL.M, Diploma in Legal Practice & Procedure
Consultation
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Legal Insights
Latest articles from our knowledge center
Practical guidance on Ethiopian law, written for clients rather than lawyers.
Legal Rights
12 July 2026
Understanding Your Rights Under Ethiopian Law
A practical overview of the constitutional and civil protections available to individuals, and how to assert them.
Araya Kebede 6 min read
Contract Law
28 June 2026
Key Considerations Before Signing a Contract
Five clauses that most often create disputes — and the questions to ask before you sign anything.
Selamawit Bekele 5 min read
Corporate
09 June 2026
Business Registration and Corporate Compliance
From licensing to annual filings: what companies operating in Ethiopia must keep in order.
Araya Kebede 7 min read
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers to the questions clients ask us most often.
Contact
Contact Araya Law Firm
Visit our Addis Ababa office, call us during working hours, or send an inquiry and we will respond promptly.
Telephone
+251 923 771 883Office
Addis Ababa, Bole Sub-City, Wereda 13, Imperial Sami Building, 5th Floor, Ethiopia
Working hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday by appointment