Our Team
A multi-disciplinary team of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional legal and investment advisory services
Team Members
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).
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.
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.
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.
Dorothy Batamuliza
Executive Assistant
Executive support and administrative management professional ensuring seamless coordination of the firm's daily operations, client communications, and executive scheduling.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Gatabazi Emmanuel
Partner
Corporate and commercial law specialist advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial transactions across East Africa.
Counsel Steven Twahirwa
Partner
Dispute resolution and corporate law practitioner with extensive experience in commercial arbitration, mediation, and corporate advisory services.
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.
Pierre NZABAHIMANA
Legal Researcher
Legal researcher supporting the firm's practice areas with in-depth research, case analysis, and legal documentation.