About

Provided by Trust Law Chambers

Considered to be Rwanda’s leading business firm, Trust Law Chambers has

a track record of providing practical, quality advisory and dispute resolution

support to a variety of large high-profile domestic, regional and international

clients.

Since our inception in 2004, we have handled some of Rwanda’s biggest transactions in banking & finance, capital markets, construction, disputes, energy, infrastructure, PPPs & projects, mergers & acquisitions and corporate & commercial law.

Our team consists of 12 exceptional lawyers, 3 of whom have been consistently ranked as leading lawyers by Chambers Global namely; Richard Mugisha, Apollo Mugisha Nkunda, Richard Balenzi and Moise Nkundabarashi.


Members

Richard Mugisha

Apollo Mugisha Nkunda

Moise Nkundabarashi

Richard Balenzi

Daniel Gasaatura

Telesphore Kayigirwa

Fabrice Tuyisenge

Wycliff Nagaba

Jacklen Mbabazi

Arnold Ndahiro

Davis Higiro

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Rwanda
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Band 1
What the team is known for

Trust Law Chambers in Kigali is a top-tier law firm offering a full spectrum of services in relation to corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, intellectual property, energy and infrastructure. It is also prominent in the capital markets space, advising both domestic and international clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Trust Law Chambers assisted AgDevCo with the restructuring of a USD3 million loan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Apollo Mugisha Nkunda
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Apollo Mugisha Nkunda
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Apollo Mugisha Nkunda is widely recognised as one of Rwanda's foremost lawyers. Based in Kigali, he has a wealth of transactional experience encompassing corporate lending and M&A, with complementary understanding of tax and banking law. His clients include international investors and development agencies, as well as natural resources companies.

"Apollo Mugisha Nkunda has wide experience in the legal industry."

Richard Mugisha
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Richard Mugisha
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Richard Mugisha in Kigali is a high-profile lawyer who acts for a number of international and domestic entities, including investment companies and energy providers. He is well versed in advising on corporate and financing transactions, including those pertaining to energy and infrastructure projects.

Daniel Gasaatura
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Daniel Gasaatura
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Up and Coming

Daniel Gasaatura has a solid reputation in the Rwandan market and advises clients on a range of matters including financing, project development and corporate restructuring.

Moise Nkundabarashi
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Moise Nkundabarashi
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Up and Coming

Moise Nkundabarashi is a well-regarded litigator in Kigali. He represents clients across a broad range of contexts, from tax disputes and commercial litigation to medical malpractice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Trust Law Chambers

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Rwanda

General Business Law

Apollo Mugisha Nkunda
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Apollo Mugisha Nkunda
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Band 1
Richard Mugisha
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Richard Mugisha
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Band 1
Daniel Gasaatura
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Daniel Gasaatura
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Up and Coming
Moise Nkundabarashi
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Moise Nkundabarashi
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Up and Coming

Industries

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Corporate law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & finance, Capital Markets, Energy & Infrastructure projects, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution