Can you see what we see?

What we see are the immense opportunities that Africa and Rwanda present.

Who We are

We are a leading Kigali-based business law firm with international reach and capabilities. The world is changing fast with Africa having some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, among which Rwanda ranks one of the top performers. That's where we come in–We provide innovative advice and solutions that can help clients make the most of these opportunities in Rwanda and far beyond.

Our Purpose

To advance the cause of justice as a bedrock for a prosperous Africa

Our Vision

An Africa with transformative business growth enabled by reliable legal environments.

Our Mission

To be at the forefront of transformative business growth in Rwanda and beyond.

Our Goal
To drive growth through creation and promotion of better business solutions for the businesses we work with.We do this creatively, consistently, honestly, and collaboratively by:

Helping business to succeed
Assisting our clients to navigate legal issues across a variety of sectors
serving by creating solutions for our clients
Conquering complexity

OUR PRACTICESDefining success together

In order to ensure the quality of service in the field of corruption practices, we have assembled a experienced team.

Business Transactions advisory

From start-ups to exit approaches, we can help you build a strong legal foundation for your company.

Legal Due Diligence

We are experienced in performing legal due diligence for a variety of clients in Rwanda and the East African region.

Project/Contract management

We are not just good contracts lawyers, but our team is experienced in planning, structuring, executing, and evaluating projects as well.

Labour/ Employment and Human resources

We specialize and advise on all aspects of employment including recruitment and hiring, employment contract drafting, etc...

Immigration and visa processing

Our dedicated team handles all aspects of obtaining work permits for investors and other expatriates working in Rwanda.

Litigation

We are proud to count some of the country's finest litigators as members of our team. Not only do we represent clients before all courts in Rwanda,

Debt Collection, Rescheduling & Recovery

We are not just good contracts lawyers, but our team is experienced in planning, structuring, executing, and evaluating projects as well.

Arbitration And Mediation

Conflicting judicial systems, different languages, cultures, and economic and political climates might create artificial,

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People

Renowned for the quality of work of the lawyers, our team provide best legal advice under competitive terms.

Managing PartnerMaggie Baingana

Maggie is one of the firm’s cofounders. She has broad expertise in complex disputes and transactions.

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SENIOR PARTNERNdahiro Isaac

Isaac is an all-round business transactional lawyer focusing on helping businesses ..

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PARTNERAimé Mbarushimana

Aimé who heads the firm’s litigation department represents clients in court, mediation, and arbitration matters.

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ConsultantDr. Winifred Tarinyeba Kiryabwire

Winifred who has over 19 years of experience is a recognized expert in financial and capital markets regulation.

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See The Possibilities

Can you see what we see? What we see are the immense opportunities that Africa and Rwanda present. Call us dreamers.

See the possibilities