Our Legal Team
Distinguished Attorneys
Dedicated to Your Success
Our team combines deep legal expertise with a client-centered approach, ensuring every matter receives the dedicated attention and skilled counsel it deserves.
Managing Partner
Therese Ghislaine Essomba Beyala
Thérèse Ghislaine Essomba Beyala is a dual-qualified attorney in Rwanda and Cameroon and the Managing Partner at Kigali Attorneys & Partners Ltd. With over a decade of experience, she advises governments, development institutions, financial entities, and private clients on complex litigation, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions. Her work spans human rights, corporate governance, public-sector advisory, and high-value investment projects across Africa, making her a trusted counsel for sophisticated and multi-jurisdictional matters.
Areas of Expertise
International Advisory
Complex Litigation
Regulatory & Transactional Counsel
Senior Partner
GITINYWA A. Louis
Louis is a Rwandan lawyer and Senior Partner at Kigali Attorneys with extensive experience in criminal law, technology law, and human rights. Before joining private practice, he served as a Public Prosecutor handling complex economic crimes and other criminal cases. His work now focuses on digital rights, ICT and tech law, media law, constitutional rights, and fintech regulation, supported by research roles and international fellowships in digital governance and strategic litigation.
Areas of Expertise
Criminal Law & Economic Crimes
Human Rights & Constitutional Law
Freedom of Expression & Digital Rights
Senior Associate
Frank TSAGUE
Frank is a Senior Associate at Kigali Attorneys, bringing a strong cross-border perspective to corporate, tax, and technology-related legal matters. With advanced degrees in Business and Corporate Law, Legal Engineering, and Commercial Arbitration, he advises both Rwandan and international clients on compliance, taxation, intellectual property, and fintech regulations. His civil-law and common-law training, combined with experience in top law firms across Cameroon and Rwanda, enables him to deliver strategic and business-focused solutions across diverse sectors.
Areas of Expertise
International Taxation
Corporate & Business Law
Regulatory Compliance
Senior Associate
Vinet Bogning Demanou
Vinet Bogning Demanou is an experienced lawyer with a strong background in civil law, family law, data protection, sports law, and criminal law. Having worked with reputable law firms in both Cameroon and Rwanda, he is known for his rigorous, client-centered approach and his commitment to delivering clear, effective, and tailored legal solutions. Whether advising individuals, businesses, or athletes, Vinet provides reliable and professional support across a wide range of legal matters.
Areas of Expertise
Civil Law
Family Law
Criminal Law
Junior Associate
ISSIDJE IBEMBA Preland Daryl
ISSIDJE IBEMBA Preland Daryl is a Junior Associate at Kigali Attorneys, specializing in business law, judicial litigation, and the drafting of legal instruments. With experience gained at a bailiff’s office in Gabon and legal practice in Rwanda, he brings a unique cross-regional perspective to commercial advisory, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. Known for his rigor, strategic thinking, and bilingual proficiency, he delivers tailored and pragmatic solutions to both local and international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Judicial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Commercial & Business Law
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
Junior Associate
Layee V. Fofana
Layee V. Fofana is a committed legal scholar, emerging public interest advocate, and accomplished oralist with a strong dedication to justice, human rights, and ethical leadership. Holding an LLB from Kigali Independent University (ULK) and currently pursuing a Master’s in Public International Law, he has built a strong profile in legal research, moot court advocacy, public speaking, and anti-corruption work across Rwanda, Liberia, and the broader African region. His leadership in youth integrity movements and his representation of ULK at national and international competitions reflect his passion for advancing justice and empowering vulnerable communities.
Areas of Expertise
Public International Law
Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
Public Interest Advocacy
Administrative Assistant
Gitinywa Gikundiro Chelsea
Gitinywa Gikundiro Chelsea is the Administrative Assistant at Kigali Attorneys, providing essential organizational and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of the firm. Known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and strong client service skills, she plays a key role in managing communication, coordinating schedules, and supporting both the legal team and clients with efficiency and care.