Welcome to MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES – Leading Law Firm in Rwanda

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we are proud to be recognized among the best law firms in Rwanda, trusted by both local and international clients. Our team of highly experienced lawyers in Rwanda provides tailored, professional legal services across multiple practice areas, including:

Business & Corporate Law – company registration, contracts, compliance, and advisory.

Immigration Law – visas, work permits, residency, and expat legal support.

Family & Divorce Law – child custody, property division, marriage contracts, and guardianship.

Real Estate & Land Law – land due diligence, transactions, leases, mortgages, and property disputes.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution – commercial, civil, and criminal representation in Rwandan courts.

Legal Consultancy – strategic legal advisory for individuals, startups, and investors.

Our mission is to deliver comprehensive legal solutions in Rwanda that inspire confidence, safeguard your interests, and enable you to focus on growth and peace of mind. Whether you are an entrepreneur launching a business, a foreign investor exploring opportunities, or an individual navigating personal legal matters, our team is here to represent and guide you with professionalism and integrity.

📍 Based in Kigali, Rwanda, we serve clients locally and globally with efficiency, transparency, and dedication.

👉 Contact MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES today for trusted legal services in Rwanda.

About MURAMIRA & Co Advocates

Founded in 2018

5 people in their team


Practice areas
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate
Business
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor
Bankruptcy & Debt
Immigration
Family

Languages spoken
English

Social media

Practice areas

Intellectual Property

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we help innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies protect and enforce their intellectual property rights in Rwanda

Our team of experienced IP lawyers in Rwanda ensures that your creative works, brands, and innovations are legally secured.

Our services include:


Trademark registration & protection – filing, renewals, and enforcement


Copyrights – safeguarding creative, artistic, and literary works


Patents & industrial designs – protecting inventions and product designs


Licensing & franchising agreements – structuring legal use of IP assets


IP disputes & enforcement – litigation and alternative dispute resolution

Whether you are a startup, established business, or international company, securing your intellectual property is essential to maintaining a competitive edge in Rwanda’s growing market.

📍 Based in Kigali, we represent both local and foreign clients in IP registration, compliance, and disputes.

👉 Contact us today for professional intellectual property legal services in Rwanda.

Copyright
Trademark
Patent

Lawsuits & Disputes

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we provide strategic legal advisory services in Rwanda tailored to individuals, startups, SMEs, and international investors. 

Our role is to help you make informed decisions, reduce legal risks, and achieve your business or personal objectives with confidence.

Our consultancy services include:


Advisory for startups & entrepreneurs structuring, compliance, and contracts


Investor support due diligence, cross-border transactions, and market entry guidance


Corporate governance  policies, shareholder relations, and board advisory


Risk management  identifying and mitigating potential legal exposures


Personal legal advisory  family, immigration, and property matters

With deep knowledge of Rwandan law and global client needs, we act as trusted partners who simplify complex legal issues into practical solutions.

📍 Based in Kigali, we work with local clients and international investors seeking clarity and legal security in Rwanda.

👉 Contact us today for reliable legal consultancy in Rwanda.

Appeal
Litigation
ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Real Estate

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we provide expert guidance in real estate and land law in Rwanda, ensuring that every transaction is legally secure and hassle-free.

Our team of experienced real estate lawyers in Rwanda supports individuals, developers, and investors with comprehensive property solutions.

Our services include:


Land due diligence – verifying ownership, zoning, mortgages, and caveats


Property transactions – buying, selling, or transferring land and buildings


Leases & tenancy agreements – drafting and reviewing contracts for landlords and tenants


Mortgages & securities – registration, compliance, and enforcement


Property disputes – litigation and dispute resolution before courts and tribunals

Whether you are a first-time buyer, diaspora client, or international investor, we safeguard your interests and ensure compliance with Rwanda’s real estate laws.

📍 Based in Kigali, we represent both local and global clients with professionalism and trust.

👉 Contact us today for reliable real estate and land legal services in Rwanda.

Foreclosure
Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Real Estate Due Diligence
Landlord & Tenant

Business

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we provide expert business and corporate legal services in Rwanda. Our team of experienced business lawyers in Rwanda assists entrepreneurs, SMEs, and international investors to start, grow, and protect their businesses.

✅ Fast company registration (6–72 hours at RDB)


✅ Secure shareholder agreements & board resolutions


✅ Drafting & reviewing contracts


✅ Corporate governance & compliance advisory


✅ Mergers, acquisitions & dispute resolution

With Rwanda’s investor-friendly environment, having a trusted corporate lawyer in Rwanda ensures compliance, security, and growth.

📍 Based in Kigali, we serve both local and global clients with professionalism and efficiency.

👉 Contact us today for reliable legal services for businesses in Rwanda.

Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Gaming
Legal Document
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Investment

Criminal Defense

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we provide strong and reliable criminal defense services in Rwanda

Our skilled criminal lawyers in Rwanda represent individuals and institutions facing criminal charges, ensuring that their constitutional rights are protected at every stage of the justice process.

Our services include:


Bail applications & provisional release – securing client freedom while awaiting trial


Defense in criminal trials – representation in lower courts, High Council, and Supreme Court


Appeals & sentence reviews – challenging wrongful convictions or harsh sentences


White-collar crime defense – fraud, corruption, financial and cybercrime matters


General criminal defense – theft, assault, narcotics, traffic offenses, and other charges

We believe in the principle of presumption of innocence and provide clients with a strong, strategic defense to safeguard their future and reputation.

📍 Based in Kigali, we represent both local and international clients, offering confidentiality, professionalism, and unwavering commitment.

👉 Contact us today for trusted criminal defense lawyers in Rwanda.

Criminal Litigation

Employment & Labor

We advise our clients on the new law and regulations in Rwanda governing employees & employers.

We represent employees & employers before competent authorities & courts whenever there is adispute.

Our lawyers have vast experience In mediation and they usually mediate employees with their bosses once need arises for our intervention.

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
Employment Rights
Labor Law
Sexual Harassment
Retirement
Job Discrimination
Hiring & Firing
Wrongful Termination
Social Security

Bankruptcy & Debt

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we assist businesses and individuals in recovering outstanding debts through efficient and legally compliant processes. 

Our experienced debt collection lawyers in Rwanda combine negotiation, mediation, and litigation strategies to ensure you receive what you are owed.

Our services include:


Pre-litigation demand letters – formal notices to debtors for quick recovery


Mediation & negotiation – structured settlement of outstanding debts


Court representation – filing claims in commercial and civil courts for enforcement


Enforcement of judgments – working with bailiffs to secure payment and asset recovery


Cross-border debt collection – assisting international clients with recovery in Rwanda

We understand that unpaid debts can strain your business or personal finances. That is why we focus on fast, professional, and results-driven debt recovery solutions.

📍 Based in Kigali, we represent both local and international clients with confidentiality and efficiency.

👉 Contact us today for professional debt collection services in Rwanda.

Debt & Collection

Immigration

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we assist individuals, families, and businesses with reliable immigration legal services in Rwanda

Our dedicated immigration lawyers in Rwanda guide you through every step of the process to ensure compliance and peace of mind.

Our services include:


Visas  business visas, investor visas, student visas, and special entry permits


Work permits  securing employment authorization for expatriates


Residency permits  long-term and permanent residency applications


Expat legal support advisory for foreign investors, employees, and families relocating to Rwanda

Whether you are an entrepreneur, employee, or family seeking to settle in Rwanda, our team ensures a smooth, lawful, and timely immigration process.

📍 Based in Kigali, we serve expats, foreign investors, NGOs, and international companies operating in Rwanda.

👉 Contact us today for professional guidance on visas, work permits, and residency in Rwanda.

Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Retirement Visa
Citizenship by Investment
Work Permit
Permanent Residency
Asylum
Residence by Investment

Family

At MURAMIRA & CO ADVOCATES, we provide compassionate yet firm legal representation in family and divorce matters in Rwanda. Our experienced family lawyers in Rwanda help clients navigate sensitive issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and care.

Our services include:


Divorce proceedings  mutual consent or contested divorce


Child custody & visitation rights  ensuring the best interests of the child


Property division fair settlement of matrimonial property and assets


Marriage contracts & prenuptial agreements  protecting your rights before marriage


Guardianship & adoption  legal guidance for minors and dependents

Whether you are dealing with a marriage breakdown, child custody dispute, or property division, we ensure your rights are protected and your future secured.

📍 Based in Kigali, we support both Rwandan nationals and diaspora clients with cross-border family law cases.

👉 Contact us today for trusted advice on family and divorce law in Rwanda.

Child Custody
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Child Visitation

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