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Attorneys - 2013

MUTEGWARABA, Aline

Jus & Justitia

None, but I can seek support in knowhow from A&K/ALN Nairobi, if necessary.

Cabinet d’Avocat Maitre Mutegwaraba AlineC/o Maitre UMUTESI Jeanne d’Arc, Jus & Justitia10, Avenue de la Justice, Immeuble sis en face de « Chez Venant », 2ème étage, 2ème porte à gauchePO Box 2494 Kigali-Rwanda

Office Telephone: +250788519074FAX Number: -Home Telephone: +250788519074 Email: [email protected]

English: Fluent Kirundi Lingala Swahili

2011-2012: The Institute of Legal and Practice Development: Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice2000-2005: The Kigali Independent University (ULK): LLB in Civil Law1994-1996: The National University of Rwanda (NUR): Transcript notes Faculty of Law1994: Ecole Masamba, Kinshasa-DRC: Diplôme d’Etat in Arts

Yes

7 years: Since my graduation in 2005, LLBGovernment, NGO, Bar Association

No, but I am familiar with the Common Law, I worked in Kenya 3 months within an International Law Firm.

Yes, but not as notary, there are official notaries in every sector.

Partners

Educational Background

Accepts Cases out of Kigali

How long and where have you practiced?

Do you represent any U.S. firms?

Can provide the services of a certified translator, courtreporter/stenographer or notary:

Adoptions

Child Custody

Parental Child AbductionChild ProtectionMarriage/Divorce

InsuranceBanking/FinancialCommercial/Business LawForeign Investments

Marketing AgreementsPatents/Trademarks/Copyrights

Civil LawCriminal LawDamagesNarcotics

CollectionsCommercial LawContracts Corporations

Transportation LawAeronautical/MaritimeForeign ClaimsEstates Taxes

Government relationsLabor RelationsImmigrationAuto/Accidents

MUWANGUZI KALISA, George, LL.M.

PROLEX ADVOCATES & LEGALCONSULTANTS

EMMANUEL BUTARE, LL.M & EMMANUELUGIRASHEBUJE, PhD.

K.G.119 STREET, PLOT 1090KIMIHURURA, P.O. Box 2191 KIGALIOffice Telephone: +250 788 778 673FAX Number: NONEHome Telephone: +250 788 778 673Email: [email protected] , [email protected]: www.prolex.rw

English: Fluent French Good

I have a Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Laws from Makerere University, a Postgraduate Diploma in legal Practice (Bar course) of the Law Development Centre, Kampala & a Certificate in Legal and Legislative drafting from the University of Sydney Law School.

Yes

15 years, Uganda & Rwanda

No

No, but we can facilitate obtainingthese services

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JOHNSON, Kabera

Kigali Allied Advocates

3 Partners

Akagera Avenue, Kiyovu.Office Telephone: 0788302432 FAX Number: Home Telephone:Email: [email protected]: www.kaadvocates.com

English: Fluent Swahili Good

Johnson is an advocate and a Senior Partner at Kigali Allied Advocates since 2006. He holds an LL.B Degree from the National University of Rwanda and currently pursuing his LL.M Master’s – Business Law degree from the National University of Rwanda. He is a renowned arbitrator and business negotiator. Prior to joining the Rwandan Bar Association, Johnson served as a Prosecutor with the Prosecution authority for a period of six years. He is a regular trainer of judges, attorneys and prosecutors at the Institute of Law Practice and Development (ILPD). Johnson specializes in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), commercial law, banking, corporate law, labor law, land law. At Kigali Allied Advocates, Johnson is largely involved in carrying out legal research, legal advisory and legal due diligences, business negotiations, and incorporation of companies, and arbitrations. He is also a specialist in arbitration, a field he got interested in and obtained trainings.He has participated in high profile arbitral tribunals either as counselor or as a party appointed arbitrator.He is a member of the trainings and the ethics committee of Kigali Bar Association and also Member of the East African Law Society.

Yes

I have practiced law since 2000 as a prosecutor in Gisenyi and Nyagatare which position I held for six years before Joining the Bar as an Advocate in 2006 to date.

No

NO

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NSENGIYUMVA, Straton

Cabinet Me Straton Nsengiyumva

Me Francis Nzayisenga

B.P. 1205 KIGALIB.P. 27 MUSANZEOffice telephone: 078 861 317 4FAX NUMBER: noneHome telephone: ibidemEMAIL: [email protected]: none

English: Good French Fluent

Bachelor's degree in Law /in national auaniversity Rwanda since 1997. I have also a high school diploma in law and administration since 1987.

Yes

I have 15 years of practice in law in Rwanda only.Since 1997 to 2000, I have been a prosecutor. In 1998 I was a researcher of International Committee of Red Cross in Humanitarian Law Practice in Rwanda. I also taught law in ULK and INES RUHENGERI as Visitor. Today I only practice law as an Attorney.

Since 2007, I have been an Attorney/counselor of the FIRM SOGEMR, LTD, legally represented by American Citizens TOM PHILLIPS and DR. CALEB K. KING (Tel.078 830 7417)

No

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Kizito Safari

Bona Fide Law Chambers

Me Kayiranga Cyril

Office Telephone: +250788301022Email: [email protected] or [email protected]:www.bonafidelacchambers.org

English: Fluent French Good Swahili Good

Bachelor's degree in general law, Masters's degree n commercial law

Yes

Working 2 years, in Rwanda

No

No

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NYIRAMATAMA, Bernadette

Me Nyiramatama Bernadette

Stade Amahoro,opposite Zigama CSS,Kigali

English: Limited Franch Fluent Swahiri Fluent

Bachelor degree(A0) in Law , Training in contract, Commercial ,Penal,Assurance,Civil

Yes

In Rwanda for three years.

Not yet

Non

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MUTIMURA, Patrick B

BMP CONSULTING LTD

STEMELA & LUBBE Attorneys, 141 Charles Street Brooklyn, Pretoria

Tabs plaza building, 1st floor No 6 Office Telehone: + 250 (0) 788 309 279Home Telephone: + 250 (0) 788 309 279Email : [email protected]: www.bmpchambers.com

English: Fluent French Fluent Swahili Fluent Lingala

Mr. Patrick B MUTIMURA is the Managing partner of BMP Consulting Ltd. He is a business lawyer. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from the National University of Rwanda in 1999; he had also advanced expertise training in South Africa (CITRAC) in different fields like Public and Private Partnership Strategies, Finance and corporate issues, Administration and contract management. Currently, he is undergoing masters on line in Telecom law.Prior to establishing BMP Consulting, Ltd., Patrick B MUTIMURA has been involved in various consultancy assignments. Undeniably, his skills have helped to negotiate and to implement the Kigali Metropolitan contract and the National Backbone Contract (fiber optics), the largest Rwandan Government Contract. He is familiar with most of national, regional, and international legal instruments.Moreover, Patrick B. MUTIMURA served consequently as Prosecutor, Head of legal Taskforce to different Government Organizations (Ombudsman, Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Patrick MUTIMURA is a perfect bilingual; he has excellent command of English and French. He is very good in Kinyarwanda and Swahili. Patrick B. Mutimura is a member of the Rwanda Bar Association and East African Law Society (EALS), Member of East African taskforce on Cyber Laws and Member of the African e-legislation.

Yes

12 years practicing in Rwanda in several areas and East African Countries in consultancy

I represent a U.S. NGO: Management Sciences for Health(MSH)

Outsourcing Services

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NKUSI, Sulait

Zenith Law Firm

We are 7 partners

African Union Road- Gikondo(Next to ENGEN petrol station)Mob: 078 861 78222B.P. 731 KIGALI-RWANDAOffice Telephone: 250 (0) 788 300 698Home Telephone: 250 (0) 788 778 473Email: [email protected] Web page: www.zenithlawfirm.com

English: Fluent Swahili Good French Good

Feb 2010-July 2010: Institute of Legal Practice and Development-Nyanza1995-2000: National University of Rwanda Butare-RWANDAQualification: LLB (hons)Over 56 subjects which include Introduction to law, land law, commercial law, insurance law, criminology, humanitarian law, public law, international law, economic and financial law and etc.Dissertation: Children's rights to a family life; the Human rights Perspective1990-1993: Gregg Secondary School A'LEVELS: Kampala - UGANDA; History, Economics, Literature in English, General Paper and fine arts1986-1989: Kigezi College Butobere O'LEVELS: Kabale- UGANDA; Mathematics, English, Art, French, Literature in English, Geography, Commerce, Agriculture, History, Religious Education

Yes

- Since Feb 2003 as a magistrate and joined the Bar association in Nov 2008 but prior to that I worked with the Gacaca jurisdictions and teaching the youth about human rights awareness in 2000.- I have worked with HAGURUKA Association a human rights nongovermental organisation that defends and protect women and children.- I worked with penal reform international in 2010- I was an itern at the Danish centre for human rights in 2000- Work placement with Allen and Overy LLP a leading UK Law firm in 2009 for 3 months

Not yet

Yes

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KAVARUGANDA, Julien

K-SOLUTIONS & PARTNERS

Me KAVARUGANDA Julien & Me CYAGA Eric

K-SOLUTIONS & PARTNERSK-SOLUTIONS & PARTNERSRue Masaka n°1,Kiyovu-Rugunga,Nyarugenge District,P.O Box 4062 Kigali-RwandaOffice Telephone: +250 788 300 973 Home Telephone: +250 788 300 926Email:[email protected]:http://www.ksolutions-law.com

English: Fluent French Fluent Kinyarwanda

Fluent

Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium)& Wolverhampton University (UK)

YES

- BRUSSELS BAR ASSOCIATION: 4 YEARS- KIGALI BAR ASSOCIATION: 5 YEARS

YES

YES, using other consultants but in Rwanda there is only notary public (not yet private notary)

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MUGISHA, Richard

TRUST LAW CHAMBERS

APOLLO MUGISHA NKUNDA

Plot 1680 Umuganda Boulevard Kimihurura Kigali RwandaOffice Telephone: +250 252 503 075FAX Number: +250 252 503 075Home Telephone: Email:[email protected]: www.trustchambers.com

English: Fluent English Fluent French Swahili

- Richard MUGISHA: Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from the National University of Rwanda, a Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) from the National University of Lesotho and Master of Laws (LLM) from New York University.- Apollo M. Nkunda: Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) from the National University of Rwanda and holds a Master of Law (LLM) in Business and Trade Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Yes

Working for 8 years in Rwanda.

Yes

No

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Good

HABIMANA, Pie

Mutabazi Absyo Law Firm

Office Telephone: + 250 788 459 398E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: www.abayolawfirm.org


LL.M (Master's degree in Business Law, Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice)

Yes

Working in Rwanda (Kigali, Butare, Muganga, Rusizi,etc) for one year.

No

No

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MUNANA NTEZIRYAYO, Norbert

M-ADVOCATES & PARTNERS

RUHANA DAN AND NDIHIMANA JEAN BOSCO

KACYIRU-GASABO-KIGALI near NOVOTEL HOTEL AND THE USA EMBASSY OFFICESOffice Telephone: +250 788 466 584E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Webpage: www.m-advocates.com

English: Fluent French Fluent Swahili Fluent Kinyarwanda

2012-to date: Kigali Independent UniversityMaster’s Program in International Economic and Business Law2002-2006: Kigali Independent UniversityLaw Degree1998-1997, Kigali Independent High School UniversityManagement1992-1997, Rwamagana High SchoolDiploma in commerce and accounting

Yes, we take cases outside of Kigali

I practice law in Rwanda for 4 years.

Currently, I represent the American International Organization called International Justice Mission

We provide the services of a certified translator

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HAKIZIMANA, Aloys

CABINET D'AVOCAT- MAITRE HAKIZIMANA Aloys

None

Office Telephone: (250) 078 538 1936/072 284 4259Home telephone: (250) 078 538 1936/ 072 284 4259E-mail: [email protected]


- I hold a bachelor degree in Law obtained from the National University of Rwanda from 1999;- I an now following a Master Program in Public International Law in the Kigali Independent University

Yes. My main office is located in Muhanga (48 kms outside Kigali)

After completing my studies in Law, I started as a legal advisor in Unity and Reconciliation Commission (2 years) and Legal Advisor in a Bank ( Access Bank, former BANCOR) from 2002 to 2009.From April 6, 2010, I am an attorney practicing in different courts in Rwanda. My specialty is assistance to children in conflict with law in Karongi Intermediate Tribunal Jurisdiction.I am also a part-time lecturer in Kbwayi Catholic Institute, where I lecture the following courses: Introduction to law, Social law, Civil law and Commercial law.

No

No

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NIYIBIZI, Jean Aime

RWAGATARE Associates Law office (RALO)

Me DUKESHINEMA BEATA

12, AVENUE DE LA JUSTICE, IMMEUBLE KIGALI AUTO PARTS, SECOND FLOOR. Office Telephone: + 250 788 540 064Email: [email protected]

English: Good French Fluent Swahili Good

Bachelor’s degree in Law

YES

I have been parcticing law for three years in Rwanda.

NO

YES

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MUTABAZI KAVUTSE, Claude

Kavutse & Associates

none

Rubangura HouseOffice Telephone: 078 841 1599E-mail: [email protected]

English: Good

- Masters in Business law- Commerce and Accounting in secondary studies

Yes

I practiced criminal law (Gacaca) for four years.

Not US but Canadian

Yes

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GUMISIRIZA, Hilary

JUST LAW CHAMBERS

ZIGINSHUTI Felix and UWASE Aline

CITY PLAZA HOUSE,First Floor, No. 3, Commercial Street, Nyarugenge District.P.O . Box 4569 KIGALI.Office Telephone: +(250) 078 847 3074Home Telephone: +(250) 078 860 6663E-mail: [email protected]

English: Fluent Kinyarwanda

Fluent

- Master's Degree in Business Law at the National University of Rwanda 2010-2012- Bachelor's Degree in Law at the National University of Rwanda 1996-2000- Obtained my Advanced Certificate of Higher Education in Uganda (UACE)- I obtained a certificate of participation in Jessup International Moot Court Competitions in USA, Washington DC 1999-2000 which was a practical experience of a good Attorney

Yes

Practicing in Rwanda for seven years.

No

A certified notary

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MUTABINGWA, L.V. Alloys

Aims Law Chambers

Three Associate Partners

Office Telephone: + 250 788 309 268Home Telepnone: + 250 788 579 983E-mail: [email protected]: www.aimsf.net

English: Fluent Kiswahili Fluent

Bachelor of Law Degree , Completing Masters of Science ( Business Law) Degree.

Yes, I will handle cases outside Kigali

4 years as an associate Counselor, in all four regions of Rwanda.

Yes. We worked with DLA piper on consultancies.

Yes, all of these services are available

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RWIHANDAGAZA, Richard

R&Partners Law Firm

23, Rue de l'Akagera, Kiyove-Kigali/RwandaHome Telephone: (+250) 73 830 0025E-mail: [email protected]: www.r-partnerslawfirm.com

English: Fluent French Fluent Swahili Fluent

- Bachelor's Degree, Law (LLB), National University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda, 2000- Certificate in Human Rights, INSTITUT INTERNATIONAL DES DROITS DE L'HOMME, Rene Cassin, STRASBOURG-France, July 2002;- Certificate in Legal Practice, CENTRE INTERNATIONAL EN AFRIQUE DE FORMATION DES AVOCATS FRANCOPHONES, COTONOU-BENIN, September 2002;- Certificate in Arbitration and Alternative and Alternative Dispute Resolutions, CAER, March 2004;- Certificate in International Banking and Finance Law, Allen and Overy LLP, May 2010;- Certificate in International Commercial Law, Allen and Overy LLP, May 2010;

Yes

For 12 years, Rwanda only

Yes, some U.S Companies

No

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ABIJURU, Emmanuel

Capital Performance Advocates

JOC Buildings, Peage, Kigali, NyarugengeOffice Telephone: 078 830 4570/072 831 4570E-mail: [email protected]

English: Fluent French Fluent Swahili Fluent

LLB in Law, Msc in Banking

Countrywide

Working in Rwanda for 13 years.

None, but willing to represent any company.

certified translator, court interpreter/reporter

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HABIYAMBERE, Aphrodis

LAWYER'S CHAMBER OF HABIYAMBERE Aphrodis

Caritas - Rwanda

Kigali- Rwanda Office Telephone: +250 788 406 974; +250 728 406 974Home Telephone: +250-738 406 974E-mail: [email protected]

English: Good French Fluent Swahili Fluent Dutch

- 1974-1983: Primary School of Gishoma and technical education Certificate- 1983-1989: High School at "Group Scolaire Officiel de Butare" in Law and Administration section: Diploma-1989-1996: National University of Rwanda, Faculty of Law: Bachelor's Degree in Law-1996-2003: Professional training and Consultancy in the Netherlands: Certificate

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED:

- 24th May 2007: Seminar hosted in "Centre St Andre de Kabwayi" over rules and regulations applicable to the Genocide cases and other crimes against humanity. Seminar was organized by the Advocates Without Borders- 31st May 2007: Session held at UMUBANO Hotel over professional secret and pledge immunity inside the Court.- 23rd July 2007: Session held at UMUBANO Hotel over practice rules for professional development of Lawyers- 27th July 2007: Seminar and training on fair trial temporary detention and innocence presumption held at UMUBANO Hotel- 28th Sep 2007: Seminar and training on fair trial, temporary over the duty and responsibility of the Lawyers in Rwanda. The training was in UMUBANO Hotel- 29th Aug 2007 : International conference on Defendant rights and legal aid system in Rwanda held at Novotel at Novotel UMUBANO Hotel- 17th Oct 2007: International Conference on business law in Africa (OHADA System) held at Hotel des Milles Collines- 29th May 2008: Seminar and training over the international instruments related to human rights held at Centre St Andre before the jurisdiction. The seminary has been held by institute of Legal Practice and Development ( I.L.P.D)- 17th Apr 2009: Training on written judiciary documents held at ALPHA PALACE Hotel organised by the Lawyers Without Borders.

Yes

Practicing law for 23 years.

Not yet

None

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MIHIGO, Alvin

R & Partners Law Firm

Rwihandagaza, Richard, Mbarushimana, Aime, Kamali, Ines

23 Avenue de l' Akagera, Kiyovu Kigali-RwandaOffice telephone: 250 738 300 028Home Telephone: 250 788 528 264E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]: www.r-partnerslawfirm.com

English: Fluent French Fluent Swahili Fluent Knyarwanda

I have a Degree in Law and I'm pursuing a Master in International Economic and Busines Law. I have two certificates in Arbitration. I have also attended numerous courses in law, Accounting and Financial Risk Management.

Yes

I have been practicing law for 14 years, of which the last 4 years as an attoney. I have practiced law mainly in Rwanda.

Yes

No

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ZAWADI, Stephen

MILLENNIUM LAW CHAMBERS LTD

MUSIIME JANE

LEGACY HOUSE, MUHIMA, P.O. Box 3761 KIGALI,Office Telephone: 078 853 2807E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]: www. Millenniumlawcahmbers.com

English: Fluent

LLM -International taxation (University of Sydney-Australia) LLB, ( National University of Rwanda) Diploma legislative Drafting (International Law Institute Uganda)

Yes

Over two years now country wide

Yes, ROC FOUNDATION, A Christian Based non-profit Organization, I advised Chemonics International on tax, labor and social security issues, I advise Carnage Mellon University Rwanda (CMUR)

No

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SHEMA, Baker

K-Advocates and partners

Att. Julius KAYONGA

Office Telephone: (+250 ) 788 865 859E-mail:[email protected]:www.k-advocates.com

English: Fluent French Good Swahili Good

- 2011: Student of Master's Degree in Commercial Law, University of Rwanda(NUL)- 2008: Bacher's Degree of Law. LLB, National University of Rwanda(NUL)TRAINING

Yes, I handle cases outside Kigali.

4 years as an associate CounselorAll four regions of Rwanda

We have worked with DLA piper as consultants.

Yes, all these services are available.

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BUGONDO, Natacha

ADVOCARE

1 Partner

Ex-RRA Building, 1st floor, KN 2ND Road ( Former Avenue des Poids Lourds)Office Telephone: 252 571 682FAX Number: 252 571 683E-mail: [email protected]: www.advocarerwanda.com


-2001-2005: Universite Libre de Kigali (ULK), Law as option (Bachelor Degree)-1995-1999: Secondry School /APE Group scolaire de Rugunga-1993-1994: Secondry School/Ecole de I'Unite (Bujumbura-Burundi)-1987-1993: Primary School/Ecole Independante (Bujumbura-Burundi)-1984-1987: Nursery School/Ecolw Indepenadante (Bujumbura-Burundi)

Yes

Practicing law in Rwanda( Kigali and upcountry), since June 2006.

No

No

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NSENGIYUMVA Abel

NSENGIYUMVA ABEL & ASSOCIATES

NSENGIYUMVA ABEL & MUGENZANGABO ALEXANDRE

Office TELEPHONE: + 250 7888477098Home TELEPHONE: + 250 788490440E-mail: [email protected]

English: Fluent French Fluent

Bachelor degree in Law from National University of Rwanda and studies going on with ACCA to become a chartered certified accountant

Yes

I have been practicing law since 2001, in Rwanda.

No

No

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NDAMAGE, Raymond

NDAMAGE & PARTNERS LAW FIRM

Office Telephone: 078 857 4758Home Telephone: 072 257 4758E-mail: [email protected]

English: Fluent Franch Fluent

I hold a bachelor of a Laws degree (LLB)from the National University of Rwanda

Yes, if necessary

I have been practicing law since August 2006 in Rwanda; this means that I have 6 years of experience in practicing law.

No, I do not represent any US law firm or a company

I can contact certified translators and the notary services if necessary

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UMUTESI, Martine

Martine&Associates Law

Me GATABAZI Nuru

Kiyovu –Nyarugenge-KigaliOffice Telephone: + 250 728 300 787Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

English: Good French Good Kiswahili Good

Bachelor’s degree of Law

YES

5 YEARS, RWANDA ONLY

NO

YES

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UMUGWANEZA, Nelly

ADVOCARE LAW FIRM

Natacha BUGONDO

Ex RRA Building, 1st FloorKN 2nd Road, former Avenue des Poids Lourds,P.O. Box: 7481 KigaliOffice Telephone: + 250 252 571682Fax Number: + 250 252 571 683Home Telephone: 0788303447E-mail: nelly.umugwaneza@ advocarerwanda.com or [email protected]

English: Good French Fluent Kirundi Fluent Swahili

Secondary school: La Colombiere schoolUniversity level: University Libre de KigaliAttended the London Institute of Chartered Arbitrators training and have been awarded a certificate which allows me to practice as an arbitrator, Member of the Kigali International Arbitrator Center

Yes

I've been practicing law in Rwanda since 2006

No

No

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Good

GATAMA, Moses Kiiza

Equity Juris Chambers

Calvin Mitali

Office Telephone: 078 830 3877/072 730 3877Email: [email protected]: www.equityjurischambers.com

English: Fluent French Limited Kinyarwanda

Fluent

- LLB (Hons) National University of Rwanda- LLM (Hons) McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Yes

Working in Rwanda for seven years.

Yes

No

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MITALI, Calvin

Equity Juris Chambers

Moses Kiiza

Office Telephone: 072 300 981Email: [email protected]: www.equityjuriscahmbers.com

English: Fluent French Limited

I attained a Law Degree from the Nationl University of Rwanda and a Master of Law Degree in International Businness Law from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Yes

Working for five years.

Yes

No

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KARANGWAYIRE, Epiphanie

Cabinet Karangwayire and Associates

Christine, Anastasie, Annonciata and Ildephonse

Nyamirambo, Kigali CityOffice Telephone: (250)788569259Home Telephone:(250)788569259 Email:[email protected]

English: Good Kinyarwanda

Fluent

Degree in Law, started Master's in 2012

Yes. I worked with Avocates sans Frontieres outside city in areas of: Muhanga, Rubavu, Ririma, Ngoma, Gikongoro and Gisenyi in Rubavu in Prisons.

Practicing for 3 years in Rwanda. I am a member of the Rwanda Bar Association.

No

None

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ABASA, Fazili

RALO

NIYIBIZI, Jean Aimee and RWAGATARE, Janvier

Office Telephone: 0783000612Email: [email protected]

English: Good French Good Kiswahili Good Kinyarwanda

Bachelor's degree in Law and diploma in legal practice

Yes

Working in Rwanda since 2010.

No

none

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Good

RWABUKUMBA Moussa

BONAFIDE LAW FIRM

UMULISA KAYIGAMBA, Alice

Office Telephone: 078 867 3699Home Telephone: 078 856 1313Email: law.c@gmail.

English: Good French Good Kinyarwanda

Good

Bachelor's Degree in law but now I study master's degree in International Economic and Business Law in Kigali Independent University

Yes

I have been working in Rwanda since 2010.

No

Yes

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MBARUSHIMANA, Kavuna Aime

R&PARTNERS LAW FIRM

RWIHANDAGAZA RICHARD, MIHIGO RWEMA ALVIN, GAJU KAMALI INES

23, Avenue de l'Akagera, Kiyovu, PO Box 410 KigaliHome Telephone: (+250) 788 530 781/(+250) 738300027Email: [email protected]/[email protected]: www.r-partnerslawfirm.com

English: Fluent French Fluent Swahili Good Kinyarwanda

1. Master's Degree in Law (LLM) Student in International Economic and Business Law,Kigali Independent University, 2012-2013 (ongoing)2. Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B), National University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda, 20043. School of Practical and Modern Languages (EPLM), English Department, National University of Rwanda, 1998;4. Institute Meandeleo, Goma/D.R Congo, Secondary School Diploma, 1994

Yes

I have practiced Law since October 2006 and have representend my client in almost all the Rwandan provinces from High Courts to Lower Courts.Added: delas with ARBITRATIONS: I am a certified Domestic Arbitrator within Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC) and our Law firm provides ad hoc arbitration.

No

I can provide the services of translator (N.B: There is no authority in Rwanda that certifies translators)

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MUHAYEYEZU, Me Théogène

Avocat - Conseil

Batônnier GATERA Gashabana

Printerset 2nd Floor in Kigali city and at Nyamagabe district.Office Telephone: 0788479527Home Telephone: 0788479527Email: [email protected]

English: Fluent French Good Swahili Good Kinyarwanda

I graduated from the school of Law at Catholic University of Bukavu ( DRC ) in 2002. Since 1995 to 1999 I studied at ISP Bukavu, English Department. I have studied secondary school at Runyombyi in southern province. Since 1970 to 1976 I was studying in primary school at my village Uwinkingi, Kibirizi sector, Nyamagabe district.

Yes

Working for 17 years in Rwanda.

No

Yes

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Good

RUTIYOMBA, Arsene

Maitre Arsene Rutiyomba

Office Telephone: + 250 788 502 965Home Telephone: + 250 788 502 965Email: [email protected]

English: Fluent French Fluent German Good

1.1992: Bechelor Degree in Law, National University of Rwanda

Yes

I have sixteen years of law practice.

Yes

Yes

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RWIGAMBA, Molly

RRAssociates & Co Advocates

Rugango Arthur

Concorde House 2nd FloorBoulevard de l'UmugandaPO Box 1t04, Kigali, RwandaOffice Telephone: 078 830 7014EmaiI: [email protected]

English: Fluent French Limited

. Masters in International and Comparative Law, Uppsala University (Sweden) - 2001 to 2002. Bachelors Degree in Law - National University of Rwanda

Yes

6 Years in commercial and corporate law. Have a rich background in Environmental law

No, but we have a relationship with a US Based Firm called Holland & Knight

No

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KABASHA, Vedaste

CABINET D'AVOCAT, ME KABASHA VEDASTE

NO

Try Goal House, Boulevard de Muhima, P.O Box 4658, KIGALIOffice Telephone: 250 078 852 0804Email: [email protected]

English: Fluent French Good Kiswahili Good

A 4 YEAR Degree in Law, two year Degree in Linguistics and African Literature

Yes

Fourteen years experience in immigration, construction, criminal, labor, adoption, divorce, investigation, civil, commerce, banking, copy rights, immovable assets law, and as an agent of Attorneys without Borders Association (5 years), Ministry of Justice (5 years), Supreme Court (2 years) Kigali Bar Association (2,5 years).

Yes, I represented the Law Firm Attorneys David Ruoff and Mark Howard in New Hampshire (Ref. the case of the USA vs MUNYENYEZI, Beatrice) The Law Firm of Attorney Charles McGity and Tamara Fish in Boston, MA (Ref. the case of the USA vs Kantengwa Pruden

Court interpreter

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TWAHIRAWA, Stephen

TM law firm

Not applicable

Gisementi-Kigali international airport road.Office Telephone: +250788301247Home Telephone: +250788301247Email: [email protected]: www.tmlawfirm.org

English: Fluent

Master’s degree in business law.

Yes

Ten (10) years of experience as a judge, legal consultant and private practice in Rwanda.

No

Yes

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NDAMAGE, Ferdinand

Cabinet d'Avocat Me Ndamage Ferdinand

Me Mbera Ferdinand, Me Uwimana Gisele

Kigali, NyamiramboOffice Telephone: (250)0788414707/0728330386Email: [email protected]

English: Fluent

Masters degree in Business law

Yes

J=I have been practicing law since 2005.

1. Rwanda Mayaga coffee 2. Rwanda Trading Companies

No

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HATEGEKA, Placide

Master Juris Chambers

Kiyovu near Iris Hotel Office Telephone:(+250)0788304465Email: [email protected]

English: Good French Fluent Swahili Fluent

I have a Masters's Degree in Business Law from the National University of Rwanda

Yes

I have been an attorney since March 2009. From 2006 to 2009 I was employed as a legal adviser in Rwanda Revenue Authority. I have practiced in Kigali Commercial High Court and Nyarugenge Commercial Tribunal, in Gasabo, Gicumbi Intermediate Courts, High Court and Supreme Court.

No

No

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MUWANGUZI KALISA, George, LL.M.

PROLEX ADVOCATES & LEGALCONSULTANTS

EMMANUEL BUTARE, LL.M & EMMANUELUGIRASHEBUJE, PhD.

K.G.119 STREET, PLOT 1090KIMIHURURA, P.O. BOX 2191 KIGALIOffice Telephone:+250788778673FAX Number: NONEHome Telephone: +250788778673Email: [email protected] , [email protected]: www.prolex.rw


I have a Bachelor of Laws,and a Master of Laws from Makerere University, a Postgraduate Diploma in legal Practice (Bar course) of the Law DevelopmentCentre, Kampala & a Certificate in Legal and Legislative draftingfrom the University of Sydney Law School.

Yes

15 years, Uganda and Rwanda

No, but we can facilitate obtaining these servicesthese services

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KAYITANA, EVODE

Kigali Law Chambers

Adv Safari Kizito (bonafidelawchambers.org)

Office telephone: 250 (0)788 836 339Fax number:Home telephone:Email: [email protected]:

English: Good

Yes

Working 4 years in Rwanda.

No

No

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MUTIMURA, Patrick

BMP Consulting Ltd

STEMELA&LUBBE ATTORNEYS, Pretoria, SA

Tabs Plaza Building, 1st floor, No 6, opposite main gate KIE, KIMIROMKO GASABOOffice Telephone: 250 (0) 788 309 279Fax number:Home telephone: 250 (0) 788 309 279Email: [email protected]: www.bmpchambers.com

English: Fluent French Fluent Swahili Fluent Lingala

Mr. Patrick B MUTIMURA is the Managing partner of BMP Consulting Ltd. He is a business lawyer. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from the National University of Rwanda in 1999; he had also advanced expertise training in South Africa (CITRAC) in different fields like Public and Private Partnership Strategies, Finance and corporate issues, Administration and contract management. Currently he is undergoing masters on line in TELECOM LAW.

Prior to establishing BMP Consulting Ltd, Patrick B MUTIMURA has been involved in various consultancy assignments. Undeniably, his skills have helped to negotiate and to implement the Kigali Metropolitan contract and the National Backbone Contract (fiber optics), the largest Rwandan Government Contract. He is familiar with most of national, regional and international legal instruments.

Moreover, Patrick B MUTIMURA served consequently as Prosecutor, Head of legal Taskforce to different Government Organizations: Ombudsman, Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) and Rwanda development Board (RDB). Patrick MUTIMURA is a perfect bilingual; he has excellent command of English and French. He is very good in Kinyarwanda and Swahili. Patrick B MUTIMURA is a member of the Rwanda Bar Association and East African Law Society (EALS), Member of East African taskforce on Cyber Laws and Member of the African e-legislation.

Yes

I have been practicing law since 2000, almost 12 years in Rwanda and other East African Community Countries.

We represent an American NGO MSH

Yes (by outsourcing)

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