A practice built on judgment, discretion, and results

Araya Law Firm was established in Addis Ababa to serve clients who need dependable legal counsel delivered with clarity and discretion. What began as a litigation-focused practice has grown into a full-service office covering civil, corporate, regulatory, and personal legal matters.

Legal philosophy. We believe good legal work begins with listening. Before recommending a course of action we establish the commercial or personal outcome the client actually needs, then design the shortest legally sound route to it — whether that is negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

Areas of expertise. Civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, contracts, property and real estate, family law, employment and labor, criminal defense, administrative and regulatory practice, immigration and nationality, and alternative dispute resolution.

Commitment to clients. Every client receives a named attorney, realistic timelines, transparent fees, and updates in plain language. Sensitive matters are handled by a limited team on a need-to-know basis.

Professional standards. Our attorneys are licensed to appear before the Federal Courts of Ethiopia and practise in accordance with the professional and ethical obligations of the Ethiopian bar, including strict confidentiality and conflict-of-interest screening.

Experience and qualifications. The team combines LL.B and LL.M qualifications, certified mediation training, and decades of combined courtroom and advisory experience across domestic and cross-border matters.