Real estate.
We represent buyers, sellers, developers and lenders across Rwanda’s fastest-growing property market.
Deep knowledge of Rwanda’s land system, from title to transfer.
With extensive experience representing both property buyers and sellers in Rwanda, we possess a deep understanding of the country's land ownership, tenancy laws, and procedural intricacies. We provide comprehensive support to clients throughout the property transaction process. Here are a few examples:
• Conducting thorough title due diligence to ensure the legality and integrity of property transactions.
• Engaging with regulatory authorities and facilitating the registration of new ownership and title for a seamless transition.
• Advising on escrow arrangements to secure the interests of all parties involved in property transactions.
• Offering expertise in real estate dispute resolution to resolve any conflicts that may arise during property transactions.
What we do for you.
We give full legal coverage for every property transaction, from title searches and due diligence through to financing, leasing and registration.
Property acquisition and disposal
End-to-end legal support for buying and selling property, covering contracts, title and transfer registration.
Title and due diligence
Comprehensive title searches, encumbrance reviews and checks that the land use complies with the rules.
Land tenure advice
Advice on freehold, leasehold and customary rights, including tenure conversion and compliance with the Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority.
Real estate finance and security
Mortgage facilities, charge registration and real estate-backed lending for lenders and borrowers.
Lease drafting and negotiation
Commercial and residential leases for landlords and tenants, including ground leases, office, retail and subleases.
Development and construction
Land assembly, development agreements, construction contracts and project financing structures.
Property counsel that knows Rwanda inside out.
Deep land system knowledge
We know Rwanda’s tenure framework and the land authority’s processes, and our expertise works in the real world.
Investor and developer experience
We act for local and international clients on residential, commercial and industrial property across all provinces.
Rigorous due diligence
We find encumbrances and boundary issues before they become costly problems after completion.
Transaction to registration
We manage the full journey, so there are no gaps, delays or surprises at any stage.
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Banking & Finance
Syndicated financing, bilateral loans, capital markets, project finance and security across the EAC.
Corporate Transactions
Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, due diligence and restructuring across Rwanda and the EAC.
Dispute Resolutions
Commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation and enforcement before Rwanda’s courts and KIAC.
Energy & Resources
Project structuring, power purchase agreements, project finance, licensing and ESG integration for Rwanda’s energy sector.
Buying, selling or developing in Rwanda?
Our real estate team guides you from due diligence to title registration with precision and practical experience.