Press Release
Addis Ababa / Paris, 24 November 2025
Jus Mundi and the Ethiopian Mediation and Arbitration Center (EMAC) are delighted to announce an exclusive partnership making EMAC’s non-confidential arbitration awards accessible through Jus Mundi’s global platform. The collaboration advances Jus Mundi’s mission to democratize access to arbitration intelligence by bringing East African legal perspectives to practitioners worldwide.
Under the partnership, Jus Mundi will host select non-confidential EMAC awards and related materials, enabling legal professionals worldwide to access Ethiopian arbitration precedents through advanced search capabilities and Jus AI insights.
Speaking about the partnership, Lensa Biyena, Executive Director of EMAC, stated:
“The Ethiopian Mediation and Arbitration Center (EMAC) is one of institution in East Africa, committed to advancing access to justice through efficient, fair, and culturally responsive ADR services. With a proven track record in arbitration, mediation, capacity building, and legal reform, EMAC plays a pivotal role in strengthening dispute resolution frameworks across the region. Partnering with Jus Mundi marks a significant step in democratizing access to arbitration materials and legal knowledge, enabling broader public engagement, transparency, and informed participation in ADR processes.”
Jean‑Rémi de Maistre, CEO & Co‑Founder of Jus Mundi, said:
“Arbitration in East Africa plays a crucial role in strengthening access to justice and supporting economic development. By opening EMAC’s non-confidential awards to the world, we are not only showcasing the institution’s important contributions but also ensuring that practitioners, academics, and the public can better understand and engage with arbitration in Ethiopia. We are proud to support this visibility and to contribute to a more connected global arbitration community.”
The partnership expands global access to essential arbitration intelligence, strengthening connections within the international arbitration community.
About EMAC
Ethiopian Mediation and Arbitration Center (EMAC) is a non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization established in 2004 by Ethiopian legal professionals to promote access to justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Re-registered in 2019 under Proclamation 1113/2019, EMAC operates from its head office in Addis Ababa with branches in SNNPR and Amhara.
EMAC provides arbitration and mediation services, conducts nationwide ADR training and public education, and engages in legal research and advocacy. It has served over 2,000 clients, contributed to the development of Ethiopia’s ADR legal framework, and played a key role in launching court-annexed mediation. EMAC continues to strengthen peaceful dispute resolution and legal reform across Ethiopia.
About Jus Mundi
Founded in 2019 and recognised as a mission-led company, Jus Mundi is a pioneer in the legal technology industry dedicated to powering global justice through artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Paris, with additional offices in New York, London, and Singapore. Jus Mundi serves over 150,000 users from law firms, multinational corporations, governmental bodies, and academic institutions in more than 90 countries. Through its proprietary AI technology, Jus Mundi provides global legal intelligence, data-driven arbitration professional selection, and business development services.
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