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WHAT WE SEE?

We see legal opportunities and solutions that
Africa and Rwanda present.

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WHO WE ARE


We're a leading law firm in Rwanda with local expertise and a global reach through our association with Mackrell International. Africa's fast-growing economies, especially Rwanda, present immense opportunities. We offer innovative solutions to help clients seize these opportunities locally and globally.

We are a firm that prioritizes prevention of problems and shields clients from legal risk by providing solutions they can trust.

We exist to help businesses succeed in their trade without worry of legal liabilities and to defend them in the event of unavoidable claims that may arise.

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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:

  1. Helping business to succeed
  2. Assisting our clients to navigate legal environments across a variety of sectors
  3. Serving by creating solutions for our clients
  4. Conquering complexity

DEFINING SUCCESS TOGETHER


In order to ensure the quality of service in our practices, we have assembled an experienced team of distinguished legal minds to serve you.

Business Advisory

From start-ups to exit strategies, we provide legal guidance for building a strong foundation.

Due Diligence

Our experienced team performs thorough legal due diligence for clients in Rwanda and East Africa.

Project Management

We provide comprehensive legal support, from planning and structuring to executing and evaluating projects.

Employment & HR

We specialize in employment law, including recruitment, contracts, and legal advice on HR matters.

Immigration & Visas

Our dedicated team handles work permits and visa processing for investors and expatriates in Rwanda.

In Association with Mackrell International

Shield Associates is proud to be associated with Mackrell International, a leading global network of independent legal and advisory firms.

Meet Our Team


We have 7 team members ready to assist you.

Maggie Baingana - Managing Partner

Maggie Baingana

Managing Partner

Issac Ndahiro - Senior Partner

Issac Ndahiro

Senior Partner

David Wald - Partner

David Wald

Partner