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About Abayo & Co. Advocates

Abayo & Co. Advocates Ltd

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Partnership (P)
Abayo & Co. Advocates, a fully-fledged law firm based in Kigali, Rwanda. Formerly known as M. ABAYO LAW FIRM prior to changing its name in July 2021, Abayo & Co. Advocates is one of Rwandan leading law firms with a long and successful track record of offering high-quality legal services to a wide range of local and international clients.

The firm has been ranked and awarded by the East African Law Society as one of the leading law firms in East Africa over the years and has been awarded corporate law firm of the year 2018, 2019, and 2020 respectively in Rwanda.

The firm's membership in international legal networks and collaboration with various international law firms enables it to successfully serve its clients with multinational businesses. The Law Firm discharges its responsibilities with the intervention of experienced advocates and legal consultants team based in the firm enrolled with Rwanda Bar Association supported by a competent administrative team permanently employed by the law firm.

Abayo & Co. Advocates specializes in the practice areas of Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Advisory & Consultancy, Intellectual Property & Technology, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy & Mining, Corporate – Banking & commercial transactions, and Notary Services.

For prices, fees, pricing models, scheduling an appointment, or any other questions, contact Abayo & Co. Advocates.


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Abayo & Co. Advocates Ltd

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Rated: 4.9

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Reviewed Abayo & Co. Advocates on Dec 15, 2020

Rating 4.75 of 5.00  

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awards

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Law Firm’s People

Total Headcount:  25 (2021)
Partners:  3
Non-Equity Partners:  3
Attorneys:  
Lawyers:  
Counsels:  
Of Counsels:  
Associates:  10
Fee Earners:  
Paralegal:  
Staff Attorney:  3
General Staff:  6
Other:  

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Partner: Partners may include the Managing Partner but not Non-Equity Partners;
Non-Equity Partners: Non-Equity Partners are law firm employees who were promoted from Associate to a tier of Partnership in which the lawyer does not share in the profits or capital of the firm;
Attorneys: Within the US, the main difference between an Attorney and a Lawyer is that an individual must successfully pass a bar exam and become a member of a state bar association to be considered an attorney. Within other countries Attorneys maybe considered as Lawyers;
Lawyers: Within the US, the main difference between a Lawyer and an Attorney is that the lawyer must successfully pass a bar exam and become a member of a state bar association to be considered an Attorney. Within other countries Lawyers maybe considered as Attorneys;
Counsels: Counsels are, in general, lawyers and does not refer to the nature of the relationship between the Attorney and a law firm;
Of Counsels: Of Counsel is the title of an Attorney in the legal profession of the United States who often has a relationship with a law firm or an organization but is neither an associate nor partner;
Associates: An Associate is a junior or senior Attorney who works at a law firm, or is employed by another Attorney;
Fee Earners: Fee Earners may include Partners, Solicitors, Legal Executives, Paralegals, Assistant Solicitors, Trainees, Associates, and any other person whose time is charged against client work. Choose always the highest position before selecting a Fee Earner;
Paralegal: A paralegal is a professional who performs tasks that require knowledge of legal concepts but not the full expertise of a lawyer;
Staff Attorney: Staff Attorneys are associates with law degrees who have passed the Bar Exam in their states. They research, analyze, and write about complex legal issues;
General Staff: General Staff may include the COO, IT staff, Secretaries, personal assistants, and other law firm employees with a specific job description;
Other: any other people who work at a law firm that does not match any of the different categories;

Spoken Languages

English, English (Rwanda), French (Rwanda), Kinyarwanda (Rwanda)

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Abayo & Co. Advocates (headquarter)

Address
  • Remera RN 3, 28 (KG 18 Ave, 28), Jean RWABAHIZI building, 1st floor
  • opposite Greenwich Hotel near BEMS DUHANGE
  • P.O Box: 4170 Kigali-Rwanda
  • KigaliRwanda

Eastern AfricaAfrica

Emails
Phones & Fax
  • +250 788 300 535
  • +250 788 300 075
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achievements & recognitions

4 Awards

Abayo & Co. Advocates' list of Awards & Accolades achieved at The Lawyers Global.

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Year Tier Position (band) Region Awarded by
2022 Outstanding 4 Rwanda (Country) The Lawyers Global®
2021 Outstanding 8 Africa (Continent) The Lawyers Global®
2021 Outstanding 2 Eastern Africa (Sub-Region) The Lawyers Global®
2021 Winner 1 Rwanda (Country) The Lawyers Global®