Our People

Our Team

A multi-disciplinary team of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional legal and investment advisory services

Senior Leadership

Leadership Team

Counsel Alloys Mutabingwa, FCIArb

Founding Managing Partner

22+ years of bar experience in Rwanda and Tanzania. International Arbitrator on the panel of the Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC) and Founding Chairman of CIArb Rwanda. Former Deputy Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC). Holds a Master's Degree in International Business Law and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb, London).

International ArbitrationCorporate Law

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Scovia Basaliza Gahongayire

Resident Partner (Delaware, USA)

International investment and trade law expert with over 15 years hands-on experience in trade and investment advisory, project management and organizational development. Based in Delaware, USA. MS in International Trade Policy from Lund University, MBA from Maastricht.

Investment AdvisoryTrade Law

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Counsel Olivier Munyabuhoro

Team Leader — Litigation

Leads the firm's litigation practice. Commercial litigation and dispute resolution expert with extensive experience in corporate and commercial disputes before courts and arbitration tribunals.

Commercial LitigationDispute Resolution

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Eng. James Sano

Partner — Water & Sanitation

First CEO of WASAC Ltd (2014–2017) with 15+ years in water and energy projects. Certified Environmental Impact Assessment Professional. MSc in Urban Environmental Infrastructure, Wageningen University. Key to the success of the PPP Bulk Water Production Project in Bugesera.

Water & SanitationPublic-Private Partnership (PPP) Advisory

Our People

Team Members

Dorothy Batamuliza

Executive Assistant

Executive support and administrative management professional ensuring seamless coordination of the firm's daily operations, client communications, and executive scheduling.

Executive AdministrationClient Coordination

Scholastique Mutimanama

Legaltech Specialist

Technology and legal innovation expert driving the firm's digital transformation, implementation of legal technology solutions, and innovative service delivery models.

Legal TechnologyDigital Transformation

Jean Claude Ishimwe Kagame

Arbitrator & Law Lecturer

International arbitration practitioner and law lecturer combining academic excellence with practical dispute resolution experience. Publishes and teaches in the field of international arbitration.

International ArbitrationLegal Education

Dr. Viva Nsengimana

Partner

Legal and investment advisory services partner with deep expertise in structuring cross-border transactions and advising clients on complex regulatory frameworks.

Investment AdvisoryCross-border Transactions

Dr. Gatabazi Emmanuel

Partner

Corporate and commercial law specialist advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial transactions across East Africa.

Corporate LawMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

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Counsel Steven Twahirwa

Partner

Dispute resolution and corporate law practitioner with extensive experience in commercial arbitration, mediation, and corporate advisory services.

Dispute ResolutionCorporate Law

Mr. David Ross

Partner

International business and investment advisory specialist facilitating cross-border investments and business development opportunities for clients across African and international markets.

International BusinessInvestment Advisory

Pierre NZABAHIMANA

Legal Researcher

Legal researcher supporting the firm's practice areas with in-depth research, case analysis, and legal documentation.

Legal EducationResearch