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ABOUT DLA PIPER AFRICA, RWANDA (EQUITY JURIS CHAMBERS)

Equity Juris Chambers (EJC) is one of Rwanda’s leading law firms providing comprehensive business legal services to a range of clients. We are proud of our proven legal expertise and ability to provide advice carefully tailored to our client’s needs and expectations.

Our firm grasp of local business and in-depth understanding of the region's intricate socio-economic environment is significantly aided by the diverse skills, interests and backgrounds of our attorneys. Our team sets us apart from other firms with exceptional legal skills and dedication to servicing the needs of our clients, enabling us to fulfill and even exceed our clients' expectations. Through the provision of legal services to clients in the private and public sectors we have developed a deep understanding of business law and its practical intricacies.

EJC has worked on numerous significant local and international transactions which have further broadened and differentiated our offering. This combination of global reach and local expertise has enabled us to attract a significant local and international client base. A wide range of local and international clients, including financial institutions, investors in various sectors, development agencies and government departments rely on the firm for insight and advice.

Firm Leadership: Moses Gatama Kiiza (Partner); Calvin Mitali (Partner)

ABOUT DLA PIPER AFRICA

DLA Piper Africa operates in 20 countries across the continent, offering clients unrivalled local skill and presence, backed by the resources of one of the world's largest law firms.

We believe great businesses can make a better world. We also believe in the power of collaboration - with our clients and with one another. That's why every day we work together to help trailblazing organisations seize business opportunities and achieve their goals.

We bring a global mindset with a local approach, delivering exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes. Through our pro bono and sustainability work, we support communities across Africa and help to create a more just and sustainable future.

Visit dlapiperafrica.com to discover more.  For information about DLA Piper globally, visit dlapiper.com

DLA Piper Africa is a Swiss verein whose members comprise independent law firms in Africa working with DLA Piper.

Offices:

Staffing numbers:

  • 110+ partners
  • 470+ lawyers

Areas of law:

  • Corporate, M&A and Private Equity
  • Employment
  • Finance and Projects
  • Intellectual Property and Technology
  • Litigation, Arbitration and Regulatory
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring
  • Tax 

Key sectors:

  • Consumer Goods, Food and Retail
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Financial Services
  • Industrials
  • Infrastructure, Construction and Transport
  • Insurance
  • Life Sciences
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment
  • Real Estate
  • Technology 

Awards and recognition:

  • African Network/Alliance of the year (African Legal Awards 2024)
  • East African Law Firm of the Year (African Legal Awards 2023 & 2024)
  • North African Law Firm of the Year (African Legal Awards 2023 & 2024)
  • Southern African Law Firm of the Year  (African Legal Awards 2024)
  • #1 African & Middle East M&A (by deal volume Mergermarket 2023 & 2024)
  • 9 Women Leaders from 7 DLA Piper Africa office (IFLR Women Leaders 2024)
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