Zelalem Teka Sima
Associate – Litigation & Arbitration
I fight for justice in courtrooms and arbitration halls—so your business never loses a beat.
"Zelalem Teka Sima is a consultant and attorney-at-law specializing in business, digital, and cryptocurrency law. He provides expert legal advisory services through Zelalem and Yonas Law Office in Addis Ababa, focusing on regulatory, corporate, and emerging technology sectors."
— Zelalem Teka Sima
Practice Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Won 18 of 20 trials
Construction Arbitration
$14M claims recovered
IP Disputes
Protected 30 trademarks
Employment Law
95% settlement rate
Achievements
- Ethiopian Young Lawyer of the Year (2024)
- CIArb Accredited Mediator
- Published: “Arbitration in Ethiopia” (2023)
Education & Credentials
LLM in Comparative Business Law
Civil Service
2025
LLB in Law
Addis Ababa University
2006