Join us for this episode with ZEWDINEH BEYENE HAILE (PhD, JSD), Co-founder & Managing Partner, ALG LLP (USA); Founder & Principal, Law Office of Dr. Zewdineh Beyene Haile (ZEELAWS) (Ethiopia). With expertise across oil, gas, mining, and construction disputes, he advises African governments and multinational firms. In this conversation: his JSD from UC Berkeley and PhD journey, landmark cases at Ethiopia's highest courts, navigating regulatory hurdles for real estate and project finance, fostering organizational excellence at ZEELAWS, Ethiopia's arbitration evolution, and insights ahead. More from our partners: Abyssinia Remit: Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and start using it https://onelink.to/meri For more information, call 8397. GIZ: https://www.giz.de/de/downloads/giz2023-en-private-sector-development-in-ethiopia.pdf To advertise on Meri: https://meri.et/advertise +251974255555 info@meri.et 00:00 - Introduction 02:01 - opening 03:22 - Origin 36:16 - Addis Law Group 59:18: - Arbitration 01:08:34 - Common mistakes made by business owners from a legal prespective 01:19:52 - impact of African cases being resolved in foreign courts and arbitration centers 01:27:31 - ALG Global Legal Academy 01:31:44 - THE BIG CASE 01:39:19 - How much time cases take 01:41:37 - Challenges in International Litigation & Arbitration 01:49:29 - Support system 01:55:37 - Rundown questions 02:05:51 - Wisdom Social Links https://t.me/MERI_PODCAST https://twitter.com/MERI_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJg https://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1 https://youtube.com/@mericlipset?si=wwa0KeQ_Nv2aPy9l https://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/meripodcast Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast: All rights reserved. The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited. For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.et Thank you for respecting our copyright.