Kigali Attorneys – Legal Consultants & Partners (LLP)

Kigali Attorneys is a distinguished law firm dedicated to delivering reliable, timely, and ethical legal services across Rwanda and the region.

Our Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services

From corporate transactions to complex litigation, our team delivers tailored legal solutions that address your unique challenges and objectives.

Corporate & Commercial Law

Strategic legal counsel for businesses, from formation to complex commercial transactions and governance.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Vigorous advocacy in civil and commercial disputes, with expertise in mediation and arbitration.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Precision-crafted agreements that protect your interests and facilitate successful partnerships.

Employment & Labour Law

Comprehensive workplace legal solutions for employers and employees navigating complex regulations.

Property & Real Estate

Expert guidance on property transactions, land disputes, and real estate development matters.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring your business meets all regulatory requirements with proactive compliance strategies.

Intellectual Property

Protecting your innovations, trademarks, and creative works with strategic IP counsel.

Legal Opinions & Consultancy

Authoritative legal opinions and strategic advice for informed decision-making.

Constitutional and Human Rights Law

Expert representation in constitutional matters, fundamental rights protection, and enforcement of civil liberties.

Banking Law and Financial Services

Trusted legal support for banking operations, financial regulation, lending, and institutional compliance.

Fintech, Privacy and Data Protection Law

Strategic legal guidance on digital finance, data privacy compliance, and technology-driven business regulation.

Private Notary Services

Professional notarial services ensuring document authentication, legal validity, and transactional certainty.

Media & Technology Law

Expert guidance on digital rights, ICT compliance, and technology regulation.

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Why Choose Us

Values That Define Our Practice

At Kigali Attorneys, our values are not merely aspirational—they are the foundation of every client relationship and legal matter we undertake. These principles guide our commitment to excellence.

Upholding the highest standards of legal practice with competence and ethical conduct in every engagement.

Respecting your time with efficient processes, prompt communication, and adherence to critical deadlines.

Clear communication on fees, processes, and case progress—no surprises, just honest counsel.

Our Mission

To uphold the rule of law and facilitate the cultivation of respect for Human rights.

Our Vision

To be a law firm of choice in Rwanda and beyond our borders

Our Values

Integrity, Profession- alism, Respect and Sustainability

Our Legal Team

Meet Our Distinguished Attorneys

Our team combines deep legal expertise with a client-centered approach, ensuring every matter receives the dedicated attention it deserves.

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Therese Ghislaine ESSOMBA BEYALA

Managing Partner

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GITINYWA A. Louis

Senior Partner

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Frank TSAGUE

Senior Associate

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BOGNING DEMANOU

Senior Associate

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Layee V Fofana

Junior Associate

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ISSIDJE IBEMBA Preland Daryl

Junior Associate

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Gitinywa Gikundiro Chelsea

Administrative Assistant

Knowledge & Resources

Legal Insights & Thought Leadership

Court News: Center for Human Rights and Others V. The United Republic of Tanzania

On 5th February, 2025 the African Court on Human and peoples’ rights delivered a landmark judgement...

Thank You to Unwanted Witness for Visiting Kigali Attorneys!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Unwanted Witness team to our offices in Kigali. It...

THE DIGITAL TRADE PROTOCOL UNDER THE AfCFTA :  WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR RWANDA’S E-COMMERCE? 

One of the important protocols forming part of the set of agreements within the African continental...

News Development on Intellectual Property law

LIBYA SUSPENDS TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS On 15 January 2025, the Libyan Ministry of Economy issued...

LES OBLIGATIONS ENVIRONNEMENTALES DES ENTREPRISES AU RWANDA : CADRE JURIDIQUE ET MISE EN CONFORMITE

Le Rwanda, souvent appelé le « pays des mille collines », a gagné une réputation mondiale pour son...

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS:HOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS?

INTRODUCTION Mr. Yves N., a Rwandan businessman specializing in tea imports, traveled to Konya...

CAPITAL MARKET GUIDELINES N°11 ON ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL PAPERS

REGLEMENTS RELATIFS AU MARCHE DES CAPITAUX N°11 REGISSANT L’EMISSION DES EFFETS DE COMMERCE...

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