About
Passion. Experience. Diligence.
Team
Partner
Arthur Rugango
Arthur Rugango is a Partner at the firm. He is a graduate of the University of Rwanda and the Institute of Legal Practice and Development, Rwanda and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Diploma in Law. He also holds a Masters of Arts (SID) in Law & Development from Brandeis University and Legislative Drafting Certificate (ICLAD) from Boston University Law School. He is admitted to the roll of advocates of the High Court of Rwanda. He is a member of the Rwanda Bar Association (RBA) and the East African Law Society (EALS).
Areas of expertise
Intellectual Property
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Finance
Capital Markets
Corporate reorganizations and restructuring
Contacts
E: arugango@cedararklaw.com
T: +250 788 180 100
Partner
Laurent Mbonigaba
Laurent Mbonigaba is a Partner at the firm. He is a graduate of the University of Rwanda and the Institute of Legal Practice and Development, Rwanda and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Diploma in Law. He also holds a Masters of Laws (LLM) in Commercial Law from the University of Cape Town (UCT), and is ACCPA Certified in Corporate Governance and Ethics. He is admitted to the roll of advocates of the High Court of Rwanda. He is a member of the Rwanda Bar Association (RBA) and the East African Law Society (EALS).
Areas of expertise
Arbitration
Banking
Commercial and Corporate Practice
Corporate Finance
Capital Markets
Corporate reorganizations and restructuring
Contacts
E: lmbonigaba@cedararklaw.com
T: +250 788 180 100
Senior Associate
Ndagire Consolate
Ndagire Consolate is a Senior Associate at the firm. She is a graduate of Makerere University and holds a Bachelor of Master of Laws (LLM), Intellectual Property, Technology and Telecommunications from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She also holds a Diploma in Law from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD), Rwanda. She is enrolled to the bar of advocates of the High Court of Rwanda. She began her legal practice with Cedar Ark Law as a Legal Associate rising to the position of Senior Associate in the Corporate and Commercial Department. She is a member of the Rwanda Bar Association (RBA) and the East African Law Society (EALS).
Areas of expertise
Intellectual Property
Commercial and Corporate Practice
Contacts
E: cndagire@cedararklaw.com
T: +250 788 180 100
Associate
Hassina Uzamushaka
Hassina Uzamushaka, an Associate at the firm, holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Rwanda and a postgraduate diploma from ILPD. She is a candidate for the Rwanda Bar Association and the East African Law Society. Hassina's commitment to legal proficiency solidifies her role as an indispensable member of our firm.
Areas of expertise
Intellectual Property.
Commercial and Corporate Practice.
Fintech and Tax Law.
Contacts
E: huzamushaka@cedararklaw.com
T: +250 788 180 100
Associate
Belicia Mutesi
Belicia Mutesi, an Associate at the firm, holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Rwanda. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous growth, she is currently pursuing a legal practice diploma at the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD). Belicia's comprehensive understanding of legal nuances, coupled with her dedication to excellence, positions her as a valuable contributor to the firm's legal team.
Areas of expertise
Intellectual Property.
Commercial and Corporate Practice.
Labor Law.
Contacts
E: bmutesi@cedararklaw.com
T: +250 788 180 100
Associate
Lilian Karigirwa
Lilian Karigirwa, an Associate at the firm, holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Rwanda. Drawing from valuable experience as a legal intern at Agaciro Development Fund (AGACIRO), Lilian is currently pursuing her legal practice diploma at the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD). Lillian is detail-oriented and pivotal to the team.
Areas of expertise
Intellectual Property.
Corporate Law.
Banking and Financial Law.
Contacts
E: lkarigirwa@cedararklaw.com
T: +250 788 180 100
Practice Manager
Caroline Moindi
Caroline Moindi is a Practice Manager at the Firm. She is a graduate of KSR Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, and holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree and a Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Bharathiar University, India. She is currently in charge of Information Technology, financial administration and human resource management at the firm. She facilitates the firm "Intellectual Property Management System" as an in house IT specialist in close collaboration with IP experts at the firm. She also assists in financial administration of the law office including bookkeeping, billing, account reconciliation and development and execution of marketing plans.
Contacts
E: cmoindi@cedararklaw.com
T: +250 788 180 100