She has over 10 years of experience in the legal field and has successfully represented clients in a wide range of matters, including drafting regulations, legal compliance, intellectual property protection, contract negotiations, and corporate restructuring.
Roman is an accomplished lawyer with a solid track record of accomplishments. She is known for her dedication to her clients, her attention to detail, and her commitment to excellence.
She is also a respected member of the legal community, and she is affiliated with the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Protection Office.
Roman is a graduate of the law faculty of Mekelle University, 2013 clas
Our Team
Kiya Tsegaye
Principal & Founder
Kiya is a highly experienced Ethiopian lawyer specializing in investment, business, and corporate law, having practiced for over fifteen years. During that time, he had the privilege of representing and consulting both local and foreign companies and international organizations in Ethiopia such as Ardagh Glass Packaging, DH One Real Estate PLC, American Institutes for Research, Huajian Light Industry, Headlight Consulting Services, NIRAS IP Consult, and more.
Kiya possesses a deep understanding of the Ethiopian legal system and the challenges that foreign investors face. With an extensive network of connections at higher offices, he is known for his ability to navigate through bureaucratic hurdles and get things done
efficiently.
Adding to his high profile, Kiya is a member of the Ethiopian Bar Association, the INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION,
and (mentions professional associations), which helped him expand his professional network.
OUR ASSOCIATES
Roman Yemanebirhan
Roman Yemanebirhan is a senior associate at Kiya & Associates Law Office, where she specializes in intellectual property law and labor and employment law.
Kidan Abebaw
Kidan is an administrative assistant at Kiya & Associates Law Office, where she provides administrative support to the office’s clients, partners, and associates. With more than five years of experience in the industry.
Kidan is proficient in a wide range of administrative duties, such as managing calendars, organizing documents, welcoming and onboarding clients, preparing legal documents, scheduling meetings and appointments, writing and editing correspondence, conducting research and analysis, and general office administration.
Kidan is a highly organized and efficient individual with a strong attention to detail. She is also a team player and is always willing to go above and beyond to help clients. She is a valuable asset to our office and is committed to providing clients with the highest quality administrative support.
ATTORNEY AND CONSULTANTS
Segni Ketema
Segni is an enthusiastic corporate law associate at our Firm. With a strong educational background and an authentic enthusiasm for corporate, finance, and fin-tech, Segni is capable of bringing an advanced perspective to helping our clients. Segni earned his LLB from Addis Ababa University, where he graduated with great distinction. His rigorous academic background has given him a strong foundation in a number of legal fields, including legal research, investment law, corporate law, civil litigation, and the law of non-governmental organizations.
Segni possesses critical leadership skills that will help him in influential roles to direct and complete tasks, support initiatives, create a sense of unity within a team, and empower others. These skills include communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, decision-making, and adaptability. He also earns a certificate from Harvard University, Kennedy School of Governance Studies.
Samuel Teshome
Samuel Teshome is a law graduate from Bahir Dar University, Law School. After graduation, Samuel, has worked as an assistant attorney in three different law offices based in Addis Ababa.
Samuel is well experienced in preparation of pleadings, consulting on labour and employment matters and legal compliance.
Kaleab Maru
Kaleab Maru is a law graduate from Addis Ababa University, School of Law. He served as a legal assistant and law clerk at CTLO and KKTY, where he gained valuable experience by preparing legal documentation and providing counseling for clients, and he also appeared in cases as a legal associate at all federal and city court benches.
Kiya Tsegaye
Segni Ketema
Segni is an enthusiastic corporate law associate at our Firm. With a strong educational background and an authentic enthusiasm for corporate, finance, and fin-tech, Segni is capable of bringing an advanced perspective to helping our clients. Segni earned his LLB from Addis Ababa University, where he graduated with great distinction. His rigorous academic background has given him a strong foundation in a number of legal fields, including legal research, investment law, corporate law, civil litigation, and the law of non-governmental organizations.
Segni possesses critical leadership skills that will help him in influential roles to direct and complete tasks, support initiatives, create a sense of unity within a team, and empower others. These skills include communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, decision-making, and adaptability. He also earns a certificate from Harvard University, Kennedy School of Governance Studies.
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