Thérèse Ghislaine Essomba Beyala is the Managing Partner at Kigali Attorneys & Partners Ltd and a dual-qualified attorney in Rwanda and Cameroon. With more than a decade of experience advising high-level institutions, multinational companies, financial entities, and government bodies, she is recognized for her ability to navigate complex legal, regulatory, and multi-jurisdictional matters across Africa.

Her practice combines deep litigation experience with strong regulatory and strategic advisory capabilities. Thérèse began her career in 2009, working alongside senior attorneys on complex civil, commercial, and criminal disputes before becoming a certified advocate in 2021. This early exposure to diverse and demanding cases shaped her unique ability to operate effectively at the intersection of courtroom practice, corporate advisory, and public-sector mandates.

Thérèse’s expertise spans human rights and rule of law, complex civil and commercial litigation, corporate governance, compliance, data protection, cross-border transactions, and sovereign advisory. She regularly supports national and regional investment projects, provides regulatory guidance to financial institutions, and advises development organisations and private investors on legal risk, governance, and project implementation.

Fluent in both English and French, she brings analytical clarity, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of African legal frameworks to every mandate. Thérèse is known for her professionalism, discretion, and commitment to providing precise, actionable legal solutions in high-stakes and rapidly evolving environments.