At Million Alemu & Partners Legal Services LLP (MAP), we have a strong practice in the mining sector, supported by the Ethiopian government’s increasing interest in developing its abundant mineral resources and robust and growing practice in the energy sector, driven by independent power producers interested in generating hydro, wind, geothermal, and solar energy in Ethiopia. Our expertise helps clients effectively manage the complexities of the mining industry and energy sector while ensuring compliance.
Key Services on Mining Sector:
- License Applications and Renewals: We advising clients on applications, renewals, and transfers of exploration and mining licenses.
- Due Diligence Investigations: We provide service thorough due diligence to assess potential risks and compliance.
- Regulatory Framework Guidance: We assist exploration and mining services contractors with regulatory frameworks and financing structures.
- Farm-Out Agreement Compliance: We guide clients on drafting and compliance requirements for farm-out agreements.
- Incorporation and Licensing Support: We help clients with incorporation, investment, licensing, and other compliance matters specific to the mining sector.
Key Services on Energy Sector:
- Jurisdictional Due Diligence: We conduct assessments of the legal and institutional frameworks in the Ethiopian energy sector.
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): We draft, review, and negotiate hot PPAs and standard PPAs with relevant government authorities.
- Investment and Licensing Advisory: We advise clients on investment, company registration, licensing, permits, employment, tax, capital registration, foreign loans, legal structuring of PPAs, and post-PPA repatriation.
- Implementation Agreements: We draft and review implementation agreements to ensure smooth project execution.