Chambers Review
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General Business Law - Burundi
What the Team is Known For
Rubeya & Co Advocates is a top law firm that is highly regarded for its broad experience in business law in Burundi. It is involved in a wide range of matters across key sectors such as energy, banking and natural resources. The team additionally assists with regulatory and competition mandates. Clients benefit from its membership with the DLA Piper Africa alliance.
Strengths
Rubeya & Co Advocates is a law firm that demonstrates professionalism. The firm masters its field of law much more than many others.
The lawyers at the firm are very business-oriented and have a global understanding of our business.
Work Highlights
Rubeya & Co Advocates advised the management of Ecobank Burundi on corporate governance matters.
Notable practitioners
Willy Rubeya has a good reputation in the market.
Senior Partner Claver Nigarura operates an active and well-respected practice. He is recognised for his expertise in litigation and legal advisory work, including with regard to regulation and policy frameworks in the finance, mining and telecoms sectors.
Claver has shown great responsiveness, a strong command of the local legal and administrative environment, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
Managing partner Ida Djuma is experienced in handling financial and corporate mandates, including joint ventures as well as regulatory, labour and insurance matters.
Ange Dorine Irakoze advises on a range of commercial matters, including assisting clients with their investments in Burundi.
Ange Dorine Irakoze is very visible and involved.