East Africa Law Society-

This directory introduces the public, the law students and any other stakeholders to law firms in the country so as to enable them make informed decisions when seeking legal services.This directory has therefore provided the current profiles, location and contacts about law firms and other related stakeholders.

This website also acts as a complimentary for the firms who don’t have an online presence. It is our sincere hope that the legal directory will be of much assistance to over 17,000 lawyers across East Africa as well as helping the public make informed decisions on legal presentation. As the legal profession continues to grow across East Africa, we hope that this platform shall keep up the pace.

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A4ID

Corporate Partners

As a global charity, A4ID delivers an unparalleled opportunity for law firms and companies internationally to make an outstanding contribution in meeting the needs of the world’s poorest citizens. We do this primarily as facilitators, matching international legal expertise with local need in more than 100 jurisdictions. Originally inspired by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) established by the United Nations in 2000, and now pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2016, the work of A4ID benefits local development organisations. Many such organisations work tirelessly to improve access to basic services for the poorest people and empower local communities to tackle poverty. But we often see that a lack of access to legal expertise can reduce their impact. We also understand that the law can sometimes be an impediment to sustainable development. In bringing together our legal partners with our development partners – from large international NGOs and developing country governments to small civil society groups – we act as a conduit, matching international legal expertise with local need. When law firms, companies and barristers’ chambers become our legal partners, they help directly in overcoming the challenges of global poverty, by giving practical legal advice on a pro bono basis […]

The Foundry 17 Oval Way ,London

CRB Africa Legal

Leading Law Firms

CRB AFRICA LEGAL is a corporate law firm based in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. It was founded in February 2009 originally under the name of CRB ATTORNEYS which was later renamed to its current name, CRB AFRICA LEGAL. It celebrated its eighth anniversary in February 2017 and it enjoys a place among the top ranking reputable providers of corporate legal services in Tanzania. Witness to this are the rankings which the firm has been scoring annually in various prestigious international directories, key among them can be seen under awards and recognitions section. The firm is duly registered and licenced as a partnership under the laws of Tanzania. CRB AFRICA LEGAL has a professional indemnity cover of USD 2 million issued by a reputable insurer in Tanzania.

5th Floor, Tanzanite Park Victoria, Bagamoyo Road

Standard Media Group

Media Partners

The Standard is one of the largest newspapers in Kenya with a 48% market share. It is the oldest newspaper in the country and is owned by The Standard Group, which also runs the Kenya Television Network (KTN), Radio Maisha, The Nairobian (a weekly tabloid) and Standard Digital which is its online platform. The Standard Group is headquartered on Mombasa Road, Nairobi, having moved from its previous premises at the I&M Bank Tower.

Standard, mombasa road

Microsoft

Technology Partners

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.

One Microsoft Way

MRB Attorneys

Leading Law Firms

MRB ATTORNEYS (MRB) is one of the Premier and biggest law firms in Rwanda. Founded in 2013, MRB brought together senior lawyers who were Partners in: Kigali Allied Advocates, Fountain Law Chambers, MK Law Office and Prolex Advocates and Legal Consultants

KG 268 St. 1 Nyarutarama

Fountain Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Fountain Advocates is the leading law firm in Rwanda and prides itself in having competent advocates, researchers and experienced associates providing world-class legal advisory and representation services.

KG 9 Ave, Kigali

ENSAfrica

Leading Law Firms

Peace of mind What matters in today’s business environment are fast turnaround times and cost-effective solutions. ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm, with over 600 practitioners, and 100 years of experience in high-level, complex commercial work. The firm’s focus is on “what’s best for the client” and striving for excellence, in both offering and service. ENSafrica is committed to providing clients with cost-effective outcomes by ensuring work is done at the right level, and in the manner that best suits clients’ preferences and pricing structures. strategic partner While many recognise the unique opportunities for trade, investment and growth that Africa represents, predicting in-country and across region risks is not easy, particularly given the rate of exponential change impacting multiple indicators, whether economic, political, technological or social. ENSafrica is an independent law firm with fully integrated offices across Southern, West and East Africa and Mauritius. The firm offers clients many years’ accumulated know-how and solid experience, whether doing business in-country or cross-continent, helping to minimise risk and leverage business opportunities across Africa. ENSafrica has lawyers qualified to practise English, French and OHADA law, as well as practitioners who are fluent in African and international languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, French and Portuguese. The firm also […]

6th floor, International House cnr. Shaaban Robert Street and Garden Avenue Dar es Salaam

MMAKS Advocates

Leading Law Firms

MMAKS Advocates is a highly specialised firm based in Kampala Uganda. We specialise in the fields of corporate and commercial law with particular expertise in banking and finance, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, employment and intellectual property. MMAKS Advocates has been consistently ranked as a leading commercial law practice in Uganda and Africa by Chambers Global Guide. We are also ranked as a Tier One law firm by IFLR 1000, The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law firms. The Firm has 8 Partners supported by 14 Associates. With a total staff compliment of 54, MMAKS Advocates is one of the largest firms in Uganda.

4th Floor, Redstone House, 7 Bandali Rise, Bugolobi, Kampala, UGANDA.

Bowmans

Leading Law Firms

Bowmans, previously Bowman Gilfillan, is a law firm based in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, with offices in Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Durban, Kampala and Nairobi. It is one of the “Big Five law firms” in South Africa.

5th Floor ICEA Lion Centre, West Wing Riverside Park Chiromo Road Nairobi

Trust Law Chambers

Leading Law Firms

Trust Law Chambers is a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Rwanda that has been providing world class legal advice and transaction services to a wide range of international and local clients since 2004.

KG 569 Street, Kigali,

KSMO Advocates

Leading Law Firms

KSMO Advocates is a full service Commercial law ﬁrm providing legal advice and advisory services to a wide international and local clientele

Crested Towers 5th Floor, Short Tower, Plot 17 Hannington Road. P.O.Box 23064 Kampala.

Lex Chambers

Leading Law Firms

Lex Chambers is one of the Rwanda’s leading Law firms based in the country’s capital city of Kigali. It serves its clients with unrivaled legal services in transaction, corporate and litigation. At Lex Chambers, we work closely with our clients to provide the best practical solutions that deliver client’s desired outcome possible.

M. Peace Plaza, 4th Floor Block C., KN 4 Avenue Street, Kigali

Pride Inn Hotels & Conferencing

Hospitality Partners

PrideInn chain of hotels consists of 4 brands namely PrideInn Express, PrideInn Business, PrideInn Suites and PrideInn Plus. All our hotel brands, from luxury to economy, combine excellent service with a personal touch.

80100 Serena Rd, Mombasa

Insurance Regulatory Authority

Corporate Partners

The Insurance Regulatory Authority is a statutory government agency established under the Insurance Act (Amendment) 2006, CAP 487 of the Laws of Kenya to regulate, supervise and develop the insurance industry. It is governed by a Board of Directors which is vested with the fiduciary responsibility overseeing operations of the Authority and ensuring that they are consistent with provisions of the Insurance Act.

Arcadia Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Arcadia Advocates is a partnership of Advocates assisted by several legal associates serving numerous clients in Uganda and East Africa. Since our set up, we have served several individuals and clients in diverse sectors, ranging from profit-oriented concerns to welfare based international and national NGOs and Government agencies. We are highly experienced in addressing the peculiar needs of each one of our clients.

Acacia Place, Plot 6 Acacia Avenue Opposite former Uganda Law Society offices Kampala Uganda

Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa

Corporate Partners

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) was founded in 2005 as a part of the global Open Society Foundations (OSF) network. OSIEA’s vision is ‘a just, inclusive and vibrant Eastern Africa where all people live in dignity, equality and participate meaningfully in society’.

ACS Plaza, Lenana Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

COMESA

Corporate Partners

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa is a free trade area with twenty-one member states stretching from Tunisia to Eswatini. COMESA was formed in December 1994, replacing a Preferential Trade Area which had existed since 1981

Ben Bella Road Lusaka,Zambia

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Leading Law Firms

Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K) is generally considered the leading corporate law firm in Kenya, and is the largest full-service corporate law firm in East Africa with close to 100 lawyers.

3rd floor, The Oval, Junction of Ring Road Parklands & Jalaram Road Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

Sebalu & Lule Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Sebalu & Lule is a leading Ugandan business law firm. Founded in 1980, we are one of the oldest and largest law firms in the country.

Mackinnon Rd, Kampala, Uganda

Kigali International Arbitration Centre

Corporate Partners

The Kigali International Arbitration Centre is an independent body established by an Act of Parliament in 2011 under the auspices of the Rwanda Private Sector Federation and The Government of Rwanda. KIAC principal mandate is to promote, facilitate and encourage the use of domestic and international arbitration and other form of alternative dispute resolution in Rwanda.

Nyarutarama, KG 9 Avenue, No.: 66

Coca-Cola

Corporate Partners

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories.

cocacola

CM Advocates

Leading Law Firms

CM Advocates LLP aspires to be the premier legal, company secretarial and business advisory firm in Kenya and within the East Africa Community (EAC) Members states, by providing our customers with a one-stop-shop for their legal and business advisory needs and a world-class customer experience. In order to achieve our aspirations, we work directly or in collaboration with other like-minded professional service firms and persons within our market niche in order to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. As our vision suggests, our unique selling proposition is that we add value to our customer, protect their interests in the best possible way and assist to succeed. We believe that we can only succeed and grow as a firm only when the same happens to our clients. Most importantly, all interactions and relationships with our customers are shaped by our values which include; professionalism, respect, commitment, excellent service, speed and integrity

I&M Bank House, 7th Floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue.

Rubeya & Co. Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Rubeya & Co-Advocates is a Burundian law firm with an overriding goal to work alongside our clients as a trusted adviser, providing the support they need to thrive in this dynamic economic environment throughout Burundi since November 2001.

202, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi

MMC Africa Law

Leading Law Firms

MMC Africa Law (“MMC Africa”) is an established Kenyan law firm specializing in Banking, Capital Markets & Financial Services; Telecommunications, Energy, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property, Insurance, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Tax and Property/ Conveyancing Law and Public Interest Consultancy & Litigation.

MMC ARCHES, SPRING VALLEY CRESCENT, OFF PEPONI ROAD, WESTLANDS

Mohammed Muigai Advocates

Leading Law Firms

To effectively cater for its clientele, Mohammed Muigai is organized into four complementary departments according to our areas of practice. These are the; Commercial Department, Real Estate Property Transactions (Conveyancing) Department, the Litigation and Arbitration Department, and the Legal Advisory and Consultancy Department. The four Departments work harmoniously, taking full advantage of the collective expertise and experience of the staff across the board to successfully complete assignments and transactions. The Firm strives to ensure that our clients’ interests are protected and promoted by taking a pragmatic and strategic approach to problem solving. Today we have seven partners, eight associates and a dedicated team of support staff offering expert legal advice to corporate entities, banks, insurance and financial institutions, governments and private clients. Our members have varied educational and professional backgrounds with exposure to Kenyan and other legal systems helping the firm to find innovative solutions to client challenges.

4th Floor, K-Rep Plaza, Wood Avenue, Off Lenana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi

Fairdeal Properties

Corporate Partners

The Fairdeal Group of Companies is a fast growing family owned business. We are a company geared towards providing kenyans with a plethora of choices in the construction and real estate industries. With five dedicated divisions, Fairdeal Properties Ltd, Fairdeal Furniture Ltd, Fairdeal Glass Ltd, Fairdeal Glazing Ltd & Aqiq Trading Ltd our aim is to cater to any of our customer’s needs by providing quality products at fair prices. Our progression into the real estate industry stems from the experience of our sister companies dealing in the building material and finishing businesses. With several mega projects to our name, Fairdeal Properties is present in both Mombasa and Nairobi. Over 2,000,000 sqft of construction in a period of 7 years 500+ apartments completed and handed over Developers of landmark buildings such as Epic Business Park and Fairdeal Plaza Mega warehousing projects in Kikambala, Embakassi and Syokimau 9 projects in Mombasa and 8 projects in Nairobi constructed or ongoing

3rd Floor, Fairdeal Plaza, Mombasa,

Shonubi Musoke & Co. Advocates

Leading Law Firms

M/s. Shonubi. Musoke and Co. Advocates is one of the largest law firms in Uganda; and has since its founding in 1987 built a specialized practice with core capabilities in all fields of corporate and commercial law ranging from non-contentious transactional work to highly contentious complex litigation.

Shonubi Musoke & Co. Advocates Plot 14 Hannington Road (on Kintu Road (Siad Barre) Ave) P. O. Box 3213 Kampala

Rukangira Law Chambers

Leading Law Firms

Rukangira Law Chambers (RLC) is a law firm established since 1995. RLC is member of The East African Law Society, The International Trademark Association, and Rwanda Bar Association among others. RLC is a dynamic and modern Rwandan Law Firm of competent and professional legal Consultants and Advocates. RLC has gained a reputation over the years and now regarded with high respect for its professional services and continued Attorney-Client relationships. We endeavour to develop close working relationships with our clients and we are committed to serve.

KN 75 St, Kigali

Efficaxx

Technology Partners

Efficaxx Support Consultants is an African based ICT firm whose mission is to make ICT easy, relevant and effective for companies in the region. From Business Process Automation, Digitization, Paperless operations, Business Intelligence, Social Intranets, IT Support….everything a company would require to stay ahead of their competition

Finance House,13th Floor ,loita street

Oraro & Co. Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Oraro & Company Advocates is a top-tier full-service law firm in Nairobi, Kenya established in 1977. We have a dedicated team of 13 partners and 12 associates supported by a team of 37 business managers, administrative and paralegal staff.

ACK Garden Annex, 6th Floor, 1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Travel Partners

Kenya Airways Ltd., more commonly known as Kenya Airways, is the flag carrier airline of Kenya. The company was founded in 1977, after the dissolution of East African Airways. Their head office is located in Embakasi, Nairobi, with its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

JKIA

Raoul Wallenberg Institute

Education Partners

Based in Sweden, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute aims to be a centre of excellence promoting the development of societies based on a human rights culture.

SE-221 05 Lund, Sweden

TripleOKLaw Advocates

Leading Law Firms

At TRIPLEOKLAW we are committed to providing excellent legal services, in and out of court, during and after transactions. Our team is known for being meticulous, hardworking, ethical and professional. We are firm believers in the power of innovation for the purpose of making business easier and more efficient. Beyond the basic “expected” legal services, we also offer specialist independent advisory and advocacy referral services. We aggressively pursue the best possible outcomes for our clients and consider putting in that extra effort simply part of “Going Over and Above”.

5th Floor, Block C, ACK Garden House, 1st Ngong’ Avenue, off Bishops Road, PO Box 43170-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Kampala Associated Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Kampala Associated Advocates is an international law firm based in Uganda with a presence in the countries of the African Great Lakes. The firm specializes in a range of legal issues from litigation to corporate matters.

Plot 41 Nakasero Road Kampala, Uganda

Conference of Western Attorney Generals

Corporate Partners

The Conference of Western Attorneys General, Arizona Attorney General and CWAG Chair Mark Brnovich, and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas invite you to the 2018 CWAG Annual Meeting in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico this July 22 to 25, 2018.

1300 I Street, Sacramento

Tumusiime, Kabega & Co.Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Tumusiime, Kabega & Co. is one of the leading Law Firms in the East African region. Practicing in almost all areas of law, the firm has earned the much deserved respect in legal circles for its exceptional achievements since it was founded.

Centum

Corporate Partners

Centum Investment Company Plc, commonly known as Centum is a public East African investment company. It operates as an affiliate of the Kenyan government-owned Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation.

South Tower, Two Rivers,Nairobi

ATZ Law Chambers

Leading Law Firms

ATZ Law Chambers (ATZ) is a leading full service business law firm based in Dar es Salaam with substantial experience and knowledge of the Tanzanian market.

1st Floor, Opal Place, 77 Haile Sellasie Road, Masaki

K&K Advocates

Leading Law Firms

K&K Advocates is a leading full service law firm operating in Uganda. We provide the full range of legal services from transaction advisory services to litigation. Over the past 17 years, we have accumulated vast experience in legal practice with a strong focus on commercial and corporate law. We have represented local and multinational clients in litigation and in transactions of national and international significance.

SRK House Plot 67, Lugogo By Pass, Kampala, Uganda

Abenry & Co. Advocates

Leading Law Firms

The vision of Abenry & Company, Advocates is to be the leading law firm in Tanzania. The Firm regards efficiency, responsiveness and a commercial approach to problem solving as vital to the provision of legal advice to its sophisticated client base. We aim to achieve our vision by having a specialist focus and ability to deliver timely and efficient legal services.

ohio st,daresalaam

Birungyi, Barata& Associates

Leading Law Firms

Birungyi, Barata& Associates is a Commercial Law and Tax consultancy firm with its offices at Plot 14 Archer Road, Kololo in Kampala.At present, we have seven partners/consultants with excellent academic and professional qualifications. They all hold vital hands-on experience – having worked as legal advisers and/or tax experts in large public and private sector enterprises. They are committed to the firm’s primary objective of providing responsive, result-oriented and highly skilled Legal Finance and Tax advisory services.

Plot 14 Acher Road, Kololo, Kampala

Rwandair

Travel Partners

RwandAir Limited is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe the Middle East and Asia, from its main base at Kigali International Airport in Kigali.

Kigali international Airport

KATENDE, SSEMPEBWA AND COMPANY

Leading Law Firms

Our Firm boasts of some of the most talented, highly qualified and experienced advocates in Uganda many of whom have received advanced legal training in the world’s leading law schools and several are licensed to practice both in Uganda and in New York and the United Kingdom. Three of our Partners have received international recognition by the Chambers and Partners Global Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers: 2008-17 Editions as leaders in Uganda with the two senior Partners particularly identified in the category of “Senior Statesmen”. Our lawyers therefore have the unique capability to handle matters in a manner that incorporates and balances legal considerations in various jurisdictions and this has cemented our strong reputation in the legal industry as the premier breeding ground for top quality legal practitioners in Uganda.

Radiant House, Plot 20, Kampala Road

Signum Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Signum Advocates is a general service firm and provides a vast array of legal services as a firm of Advocates, Solicitors, Legal, Investment and Tax Consultants, Trademark and Patent Agents, Receivers, Liquidators and Company Secretaries, policy advisory and public interest litigation.

Kampala

M. ABAYO LAW FIRM

Leading Law Firms

Based in Kigali, M. ABAYO LAW FIRM is a recommended Law Firm with a long and successful track record of offering high quality legal services to a wide range of clients including individuals with an overwhelming focus to business entities. The strategic and easily accessible location of the Law Firm enables its clients to easily access other legal services providing institutions including but not limited to the Registrar General’s office for companies and intellectual property registration, the Supreme Court of Rwanda, the National Public Prosecution Authority, the Ministry of Justice, the Parliament, the National Land Center and Notary Offices. Services of M. ABAYO LAW FIRM are not only recognized in Rwanda but also regionally as the firm has collaboration with other famous and leading Law Firms in the East African Region which enables the firm to offer a variety of legal services in the region. The Law Firm discharges its responsibilities with the intervention of experienced advocates based in the firm both enrolled with Rwanda Bar Association and the East African Law Society (EALS) with the ability to work in either of the Official Languages (English, French and Kinyarwanda) depending on the client’s choice. M. ABAYO LAW FIRM serves national, […]

Remera RN 3, 28 (KG 18 Ave, 28), Jean RWABAHIZI building

Ajak Associates Advocates

Leading Law Firms

Ajak and Associates is a full service law firm. It was, established in 2012, with offices in Juba, Bor and Alliances with associate lawyers in more than 7 States. This network of alliances gives the benefit to the clients of a single window serviceprovider, to deal with all kind of matters across the country under one umbrella.

Former KCB Building, Bilpam Road,Munuki,juba

LexisNexis

Corporate Partners

LexisNexis Group is a corporation providing computer-assisted legal research as well as business research and risk management services. During the 1970s, LexisNexis pioneered the electronic accessibility of legal and journalistic documents.

Amsterdam, AH 1000

How to Become A Member

Membership is by institutions and by individual. Currently, we have 7 institutional members. An association of lawyers based in East Africa can apply for membership. For individuals, membership is open to lawyers admitted to practice in East Africa.

Benefits of Individual Membership

Our paid-up members are:

Granted priority when we are selecting speakers and delegates for our activities
Entitled to exclusive discounts on all our events and products
Entitled to EALS Affinity Card for identification and to access exclusive discounts across many service providers in the region
Receive customized communication on vacancies across our partner institutions
Granted priority when we are selecting our consultants
Take part in our exclusive networking activities, the Leading Law Firms Forums retreats, in-house counsel retreats, breakfast events, women lawyers retreats, and young lawyers networking events
Granted priority in publishing their researched publications through our journals, magazines and blogs.

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8 Apr 2019

LEGAL WRITING AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES WORKSHOP 1

Legislation is technically prepared and processed and is required to be prepared in specified forms and formats. The process of developing, drafting, debating and scrutinising legislation can be intricate and protracted. The Course is intended to familiarize participants with the principles and tenets of initiating legislative proposals, translating legislative proposals into Bills and processing the Bills into Laws. Increasingly, laws are delegating powers to make laws to Ministers, Institutions and bodies outside the Legislatures. The Course will equip lawyers and Policy makers from these institutions on the principles that govern the exercise of delegated legislative power and drafting of delegated legislation. In Parliament, the legislative process is executed through prescribed procedures which provide for the form and manner of presentation, scrutiny, debating or commenting on specific legislative processes and understanding the policy behind the legislation. In Common Law Jurisdictions, Parliamentary Practice and procedure is entrenched in traditions and procedures that constitute standing orders which every person dealing with legislation should be well acquainted with. The Course is intended to provide participants with practical skills and best practices in Parliamentary practice and procedures. Course Topics The Course will cover the following topics Drafting Process i.The role of a person drafting legislation […]

Duration: Mon, 8 Apr 2019 - 12. Apr 2019

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