Our People

Semaw Nigatu, a distinguished attorney with more than two decades of experience in business and commercial law, serves as the managing partner at SNA. He is highly regarded for his expertise in tax, investment, and commercial law, and has been successfully managing complex legal issues in both litigation and transactions. Semaw’s practice areas include tax, merger and acquisition, commercial transactions and corporate law. He is a licensed attorney and has been representing clients in various legal forums including courts, administrative tribunals and arbitration panels. Semaw holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) from the Central European University (CEU) and a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from Addis Ababa University, School of Law.

Dr. Aschalew Ashagre is highly experienced and well-respected attorney with a specialization in tax and litigation related to taxation and commercial matters. With an impressive track record spanning over two decades, Dr. Aschalew advises clients on a variety of legal matters, including tax planning, deal structuring, entity rationalization, tax disputes, commercial contracts, and dispute resolutions as well as other corporate and investment matters. In addition to his legal practice, Dr. Aschalew serves as an Assistant Professor of Law at Addis Ababa University, where he has been teaching mainly Tax, Law of Contracts and Civil Procedure since 2012. Dr. Aschalew’s expertise extends to extensive research and publications in the field of private law focusing on taxation, employment laws and contract law. He holds a PhD in law specializing in tax disputes, Master of Laws (LL.M) in Business Law, and Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from Addis Ababa University.

Leykun is an ambitious and committed young legal professional, currently serving as a Legal Associate at our firm. He earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Addis Ababa University, School of Law with great distinction. Before joining our team, Leykun worked as a Junior Legal Associate at different local law firms, where he gained valuable experience in corporate laws and litigation practices by providing legal advice services, writing legal memos and opinions, reviewing agreements, drafting legal documents, preparing pleadings and claims and also providing assistance in litigation. At present, he is responsible for handling various legal matters including, commercial laws, capital market regulations, corporate affairs, tax litigations and other related legal matters.

Bezawit is a young and ambitious legal professional, currently employed as a legal associate at our firm. She earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Addis Ababa University, School of Law. Before becoming a part of our team, she served as an in-house legal counsel at a major multinational corporation, where she gained valuable experience in corporate laws by providing legal advice services, writing legal memos and opinions, reviewing agreements and drafting legal documents. At present, she is responsible for handling various legal matters including employment laws, commercial laws, investment laws, corporate affairs and other related legal matters.

Zengegzer, a graduate of Addis Ababa University, School of Law, is currently working as a Senior Legal Associate at our Firm. He is an experienced lawyer with exceptional knowledge in employment and immigration laws, NGO regulations and intellectual property matters. Zengegzer is licensed to practice law before all levels of federal courts. He is known for his ability to provide effective advice to clients on a variety of employment and immigration matters and is very well-known for providing practical solutions to clients’ legal problems. Zengegzer holds Master of Laws (LL.M) in Business Law from Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Law and Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from Addis Ababa University, School of Law.

Bethlehem Getachew is the Executive Assistant and Office Manager at our firm, playing a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and executive support. A graduate of Hawassa University, she is highly skilled in office administration, strategic coordination, and organizational management. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset, she expertly manages schedules, oversees office logistics, and facilitates smooth communication between departments. Her ability to multitask under pressure, handle confidential matters with discretion, and implement efficient workflows makes her an indispensable part of our team. Bethlehem’s strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset in maintaining the firm’s productivity and professional work environment.