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Legal Services in Rwanda
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Cedar Ark Law
Cedar Ark Law is a commercial law firm dealing with a wide range of services that span all sectors of the economy. Our team of experienced and dynamic staff has over 20 years of cumulative experience and understands that in order to offer the best value to clients, we must provide personalized solutions tailored to their needs. In partnership with independent international law firms: Coulson Harney LLP – Bowmans (Kenya) and Adams & Adams (South Africa), we provide the highest quality legal counsel combined with professional client service. Our clients recognize the firm’s ability to provide consistently excellent value in a variety of areas that range from: commercial matters, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and intellectual property.
1 to 10 staff
Certa Law
CERTA Law is a full-service law firm providing a spectrum of legal services, notably, Corporate and Commercial Transactions, Dispute Resolution (litigation and ADR), Employment and Labour, Banking and Finance, Corporate Governance, Revenue and Taxation, Government Contracts, Intellectual Property among others. CERTA Law was founded in 2016 and quickly picked up the pace, claiming the top-ranking spot in the legal space as one of the fastest growing law firms in Rwanda. This extraordinary growth in operation and repute is explained and justified by the hardworking put in by an experienced, interdisciplinary and multijurisdictional team at CERTA. Although the firm is relatively new, the team is ‘old in the business’, pooling together a team of seasoned attorneys who have established a mark of excellence in legal practice and transactional lawyering in Rwanda. We are diversely creative and socially responsible. These are the two exceptional features that sets us apart from the rest of other legal service providers in Rwanda. We believe in holistic management of the legal needs of our clients and on case-by-case basis. And that means any legal need, in any form and substance, is resolvable at CERTA. We use, creative and innovative legal interventions to reach to the last mile of the legal predicament facing our client.
11 to 50 staff
Trust Law Chambers
Trust Law Chambers is a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Rwanda that has been providing world class legal advice and transaction services to a wide range of international and local clients since 2004. Trust Law Chambers is highly-ranked in the international legal directories such as Chambers Global (Tier 1), Legal 500 (Tier 1) and We have also earned several accolades and vvarious members of our team have also been recognized individually in Band 1 of international legal directories.
11 to 50 staff
Ist Legal
IST Legal is an advanced artificial intelligence platform that revolutionizes legal operations through intelligent automation. Tailored for contemporary law firms, IST Legal is adept at simplifying intricate legal procedures and empowering legal practitioners to prioritize delivering superior client satisfaction by enhancing efficiency, precision, and outcomes.
51 to 200 staff
Better Legal Services Law Firm Ltd
BETTER LEGAL SERVICES LAW FIRM is the full service law firm to provide general practice of legal services and stand up for the rights of its clients. The main objective is to establish a law firm capable of offering legal representation to large corporate clients as well as individuals and families in need. Time is something that you can lose and never get back and time is money. The solution to this common problem is easier than one might realize. BETTER LEGAL SERVICES LAW FIRM is the perfect solution and is ready by offering a full package of legal services and support. BETTER LEGAL SERVICES LAW FIRM has competent and experienced lawyers and bailiff committed to fight for justice of their clients. They handle business matters, estate planning, complex real estate deals, litigation, injury practice and all manner of other legal matters. BETTER LEGAL SERVICES LAW FIRM has the ability to operate twenty four hours per day using technology. Mission: Our mission is to provide high quality and cost-effective legal services to individual and business clients by creating measurable value for our customers, help them to understand their objectives, resolve current issues and proactively anticipate to prevent future problem Vision: Our vision is to build our Firm’s reputation by satisfying each of our client’s needs on time Value: • Integrity • Innovation • Knowledge • Client focus • Team work • Excellence Better Legal Services Law Firm provide legal general practice. Our practice area is: Administrative law Civil rights law Commercial and Banking law Criminal defense Employment law Family law Insurance and reinsurance law Medical malpractice law Real Estate law Tax law Intellectual property Alternative dispute resolution Bailiff Private Notary
1 to 10 staff
Mrb Attorneys Ltd
MRB ATTORNEYS (MRB) is one of the Premier and biggest law firms in Rwanda. Founded in 2013, MRB brought together senior lawyers who were Partners in: Kigali Allied Advocates, Fountain Law Chambers, MK Law Office and Prolex Advocates and Legal Consultants. MRB Partners have substantial experience in legal practice, transactional advisory services and legal academia spanning many years. MRB Partners have worked as advocates, state attorneys, consultants and advisors for government, intergovernmental agencies, international organizations, companies, banks and other corporate and individual Clientele in and outside Rwanda. MRB has since grown to a team of more than ten lawyers and a sizeable support staff. The firm intends to keep this growth curve rising. MRB Attorneys is a Full Service Law Firm with a strong focus on Corporate & Commercial Law, Banking and Investment transactional advisory work. MRB also provides services in the areas of Dispute Resolution, policy development as well as legal audits, due diligences, legal and legislative drafting. Since qualifying to practice law and from the inception of the firm, MRB & its partners represented and continue to advise key corporate clients in Rwanda that include banks, private and public companies, international organizations and government agencies. The firm have embarked on providing tax advisory services through outsourcing the tax experts so as to serve our clients with a complete package of both legal and taxes services. We noticed that most of our clients were seeking for legal services only and engage another firm especially audit firms to advice on tax issues. MRB now provides tax advisory services – visit us on line:
11 to 50 staff
Dla Piper Africa, Rwanda Equity Juris Chambers
EJC is one of Rwanda’s leading law firms providing comprehensive business legal services to a range of clients. We are proud of our proven legal expertise and ability to provide advice carefully tailored to our client’s needs and expectations. EJC’s firm grasp of the local business environment and in-depth understanding of the region's intricate socio-economic environment is significantly aided by the diverse skills, interests and backgrounds of our attorneys. Our skilled, enthusiastic and innovative team sets us apart from other firms. Our legal skills and commitment to integrity, excellence and hard work combined with our dedication to servicing the needs of our clients, enables us to fulfill and even exceed our clients' expectations. In particular, through the provision of legal services to clients within the commercial sector we have developed a profound understanding of this area of law and its practical intricacies. As a member of DLA Piper Africa, EJC has worked on and continues to work on numerous significant international transactions which have further broadened and differentiated our offering. This combination of global reach and local expertise has enabled EJC to attract a significant local and international client base. A wide range of local and international clients, including financial institutions, investors in various sectors, development agencies and government departments, rely on the firm for insight and advice.
11 to 50 staff
Rr Associates & Co Advocates
A reputable law firm that has been offering world class legal services in corporate and commercial law since 2009. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to Contracts, Employment, Investment, Insolvency, Tax, Capital Markets, Corporate & Finance, Trade, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Energy, Policy drafting and review, Immigration law, Alternative Dispute Resolution e.tc. RR Associates is rich with experienced legal practitioners who have expertise in their different areas of focus including in Litigation, Legal Advisory, Legal Drafting, Corporate services, Legal Research, Due diligence and Alternative Dispute Resolution. With over a decade of existence, RR Associates has acquired numerous clients from all walks and professions, both locally and internationally and has managed to excel client expectation through commitment and dedication. Our Vision is endeavors to build our reputation by satisfying clients’ needs and providing outstanding legal services that deliver the best possible outcomes & solutions. RR Associates has a subsidiary called 'Regent', a registered Trust and Company Service Provider operating in Rwanda. Our subsidiary offers a wide range of services including but not limited to Trust administration and management, corporate services like company secretarial, resident director services, domiciliation and company registrations or transfer. Regent is a Club Member of Kigali International Financial Center. We are located at Adventist Headquarters, KN65 St Kigali Rwanda.
11 to 50 staff
Mk Associated Advocates Rwanda-Africa Law Firm
MK Associated Advocates is a law firm in Rwanda, founded on 11th of December 2017 by enrolled advocates of the Rwanda Bar Association and East African Law Society. The law firm aims at providing legal services to both national and international clients. The Firm is situated at Gisimenti, Remera-Kigali-Rwanda on KN 5 RD, Kigali, 2nd Floor of Umuyenzi Plaza above I&M Bank. The Firm is a hub of Criminal and Civil Litigation, Commercial Transaction and Corporate Advisory, Banking and Financial Transactions, Debt Recovery and Collection, Alternative Dispute Resolution (A.D.R) and General Legal Consultancy, Construction and Real Estate Management, Labour and Employment, Immigration & Emigration, Foreign Investment, Entertainment, Media & Sport. MK Associated Advocates’ clients rely on the valuable insight of our seasoned legal team, who have years of experience working on unique and challenging issues. Our office exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit, camaraderie and collegiality of Rwanda, and is backed by the capabilities and depth of a leading regional firms in East African Community. As a result of regional partnership, MK Associated Advocates associated partnered with Mayanja & Arinaitwe Advocates and Solicitors in Uganda.
1 to 10 staff
R&partners Law Firm
R & Partners Law Firm is the Leading Bilingual Law Firm in Rwanda, with a particular focus on Corporate and Commercial Operations, Banking and Finance, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Arbitration, and Litigation. Founded in February 2006 by Richard Rwihandagaza, an Advocate with extensive experience in the Rwandan Legal System, the firm brings together a diverse range of competencies and combined experience to meet the needs of our Clients.
1 to 10 staff
Cm Advocates Rwanda
CM Advocates is a full service law firm in the area of business law, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Acquisition, Corporate and Commercial Matters, Energy and Mining as well as other areas of law. Headquarted in Nairobi & Mombasa (Kenya), with offices in Kigali (Rwanda); Kampala (Uganda); and Dar Es Salam (Tanzania), the entire team of CM Advocates comprises of over 60+ legal practitioners making CMA one of the most recognized and full-service firms in East Africa. The firm's office in Rwanda aspires to be the premier legal and business advisory firm in the country by providing our customers with a a one stop-shop for their business advisory needs and a world-class client experience. The team comprises of three (3) advocates, two (2) non admitted lawyers with diverse legal experience and two 2) support staff. The team has the ability to work in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
1 to 10 staff
Kirungi & Co. Attorneys
Kirungi & Co. is a boutique full service and a pre-eminent tech law firm providing advice on all Legal, Regulatory and compliance issues and Transactional Advisory across board from blue-chip regulated and non regulated Corporations to start-ups. We have significant depth and experience in legal, governance and regulatory issues in various sectors and multiple jurisdictions. Our teams are well placed to help our clientele navigate creatively and efficiently the often very complex regulatory environments they operate in.
1 to 10 staff
Landmark Advocates
About us: Landmark Advocates is a corporate law firm in Rwanda, specializing in complex litigation and cutting edge transactions. The firm provides top quality advice on corporate and commercial law from blue-chip companies to startups for both local and international clients. Our focus is on being approachable, responsive and offering high levels of specialist expertise. Through a deep understanding of our clients’ issues, needs and desired outcomes, Landmark Advocates delivers pragmatic, practical and commercially sound results at cost-effective rates. Our vision: We believe that the law is a calling, one that mandates us to go beyond the call of duty in serving the community.
1 to 10 staff
Probity Partners Of East Africa
Probity Partners East Africa (PPEA), formerly known as Bona Fide Law Chambers, is a regional law firm serving East Africa. The firm, headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, was established in 2011. PPEA is composed of a multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary group of professionals with vast experience in the fields of Access to Justice, Rule of Law, Human Rights, Good Governance and Legal Aid from the region and around the world.
11 to 50 staff
Amilex Chambers
Amilex Chambers offers a suite of first-class legal services structured into six clusters: Business, legal support, Tax law, Commercial and property transactions, Arbitration, Debts recovery Employment and labour relations.
1 to 10 staff
Colin & Colin Law Firm
Colin & Colin Legal Solutions is a boutique law practice based in Kigali, offering bespoke legal services. We serve our clients under a broad range of areas core practice areas being; Legal Advisory and Consultancy, Intellectual Property & Technology Law, Complex Commercial Transactions, and Dispute Resolution.
11 to 50 staff
K-Solutions & Partners Aln Rwanda
K-Solutions & Partners is one of the prominent law firms in Rwanda we are exceptionally well positioned to offer clients practical insights into legal issues arising in Rwanda’s rapidly evolving economic environment. Our extensive commercial and financial legal expertise, enhanced by membership of an alliance of premier law firms across Africa, ideally place us to represent clients in major business matters nationally, regionally and internationally. The firm regularly advises financial institutions, multinationals, telecommunications companies, airlines, government bodies, embassies, NGOs, international manufacturers and retailers. In addition, our lawyers are known for cutting-edge expertise in IT (including internet and e-commerce), banking and finance, employment, intellectual property, media and tourism law.
11 to 50 staff
Afrilex Associates & Consultancy
Afrilex Associates is a law firm headquartered in Dar-es-Salaam - Tanzania with branches in Zanzibar and Kigali - Rwanda. Afrilex Associates has been recognised for provision of excellent legal and transaction services including but not limited to; Transaction Advisory, Relocation Services, Financial Planning, Compliance & Regulatory, Tax, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks and Company Secretarial. It boasts a team with unparalleled legal, finance and strategy skills as well as business acumen. The Rwandan Office focuses on Transaction Advisory Services, Intellectual Property law, Immigration and Company Secretarial services only.
1 to 10 staff
Noa Regional Associated Advocates And Legal Consultants East Africa
Legal solutions and procedures in East Africa
1 to 10 staff
Ndikimi & Company Advocates
Ndikimi & Company Advocates is a law firm specialising in intellectual property law, corporate commercial law and litigation based in Nairobi, Kenya, the hub of East Africa and with affiliated offices in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan and many other countries in Africa.
11 to 50 staff
Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union
REWU is a Rwandan Extractive industry Workers Union, which is organizing all workers in Mining, Quarry Companies and cooperatives in Rwanda since 2014 and has a sounding experience in social dialogue with mine and quarry companies owners as well as to organize, mobilize and sensitize their employees. This sector employs around workers. Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union (REWU) is affiliated to CESTRAR (Central de Syndicats des Travailleurs au Rwanda) and National Commission of Human Rights (NCHR) at national level, to the COSOC – GL ”coalition des organisations de la societe civile luttant contre l’exploitation illegale des ressources naturelles dans la Region des Grand Lacs” (COSOC-GL), it is also an affiliate at international level to the IndustriALL Global Union, and to the Building Wood Workers International Union (BWI); REWU is a key partner of Ministry of public services and labor (MIFOTRA), Rwanda mines, petroleum and gas board (RMB), Provinces and Districts in local government; Rwanda Mining Association (RMA) and Rwanda Quarry Association (RQA) as employers professional organizations in mining sector. REWU was published in Rwanda Official Gazette No. 49 Bis of 08/12/2014. On one hand, REWU acts as a channel through which workers or union members pass their ideas, problems and aspirations related to work in order to improve their well-being and on the another hand it has a duty of working with members, community and leaders at all levels to combat any form of child abuse and domestic violence. There are 4 reasons why REWU was established 2. Making Advocacy for Labour Rights, safety and health at working place When mining and quarry was becoming one of the most lucrative activities in our country, the number of workers in the country increased significantly, while a big number of them was deprived from their rights to remuneration because they were considered not productive, informal employees without contracts nor social security
1001 to 5000 staff
Shield Associates Lawyers
Shield Associates (SA) is a boutique law firm located in a serene and business-friendly environment at the Kigali Heights Complex right across the Kigali Convention Centre. It is guaranteed to provide clients with the best access and ambience for business deals. We are incorporated in Rwanda to provide excellent legal services to a diverse range of clients in various legal spheres. Our strength stems from the outstanding resourcefulness of eight dedicated legal minds and from being the sole Rwanda-based member firm of Mackrell International, one of the world’s largest international networks of independent law firms with over 4,500 lawyers and 170 offices in 60 countries. This network enables us to provide clients with seamless legal services at home and abroad. Our comprehensive range of legal services helps you to reach your transaction goals quickly, efficiently and with added value. We are the preferred firm for complex transactions that require the highest level of intellectual ability and tenacity. We help to convert strategic vision into reality and support deals to run smoothly. Our services are business-driven and practical by seeking solutions that can provide flexibility, choices, and the best deals for our clients. The firm ensures that all its lawyers participate in continuing capacity enhancement programs of the Rwanda Bar Association, the Institute for Legal Practice and Development, and the East African Law Society for their continuing legal education and exposure to the latest trends in the industry and legal support services.
1 to 10 staff
Certa Foundation
The Certa Foundation is a team of passionate legal professionals which by virtue of its social responsibility established two centers; The Joy Center for Justice and Advocacy and The Center for Law and Innovation. The two centers seek to contribute towards the eradication of Gender-Based-Violence (GBV) and fostering Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) in Rwanda as well as providing research-based solutions to Africa’s Legal and Digital Emerging Challenges.
11 to 50 staff
Agc Group
AWASUM Global Consulting Group (AGC Group) is a premier international consulting and legal services firm with high-level made-to-order solutions in Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Arbitration, Investment, Gender, Leadership, Strategy and Advisory, Public Policy, Corporate Governance /CSR/ESG, Project Management, Skills Development and Publication and Advocacy. Founded and led by Mispa FRI AWASUM, a distinguished International Negotiator, Mediator, Arbitrator, Gender Policy, and Project Management Expert, and a group of expert consultants.
11 to 50 staff
