Practice Areas Practice Areas
PRACTICE AREAS

We Practice law in:

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Commercial Disputes

FA advises and appears in relation to all types of commercial disputes, from breaches of contract or professional to shipping, construction, and restitution claims...

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Acquisitions, Mergers and Divestitures

Our positioning and influence in the national and regional financial hubs allows the firm to offer advice in complex and large transactions to M&As.

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Banking and Finance

Our team provides advisory and advocacy services in relation to all aspects of banking, finance, and financial services practice locally and all over the world.

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Commercial Real Estate

With deep legal insight and business acumen, we approach intricate land transactions with a re-known ability to deliver results in a timely and professional manner.

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Corporate Commercial Transactions

Our clients value the quality of our lawyers, our track record and unique market knowledge, and our unquestionable commitment to achieving results.

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Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

Our Firm provides integrated and strategic Legal counsel on a full range of complex financial transactions, corporate debt restructurings and litigation matters.

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International Transactions

The firm’s International Trade with experience in all aspects of the global marketplace that help to solve market access problems and resolve the disputes.

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Labour, Employment

When our firm is retained, the entire professional team becomes part and parcel of the client’s. All the firm’s resources are harnessed to attend to Labor related matters.

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Arbitration

FA offers a comprehensive range of services in relation to international arbitration. We are able to provide a venue for arbitration proceedings at our offices in Rwanda.

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Telecommunications

Our Partners and Associates have undertaken advisory transactions for different clients in the telecommunications sector for the two major players in the market MTN Rwanda and Airtel.

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Minerals Sector

Our firm offers a range of services in the General advice on legal, regulatory and related compliance requirements to undertake extractive business in Rwanda including mining of minerals.

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About Fountian About Fountain
GET TO KNOW US

About our firm.

Fountain Advocates is a premier Specialist law firm in Rwanda with over 14 experienced attorneys. Fountain Advocates was set up in 2013 evolving from a previous partnership with its founding & partners boasting of cumulative practice of over 16 years. We have an established reputation of being the “go-to” firm for the resolution of complex and groundbreaking local and international disputes. The strategy of Fountain Advocates is, in its areas of focus and expertise, to deliver the transactional experience and service quality of a large global firm with a highly personal touch and a boutique approach.

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Growth History Growth History
OUR HISTORY

Fountain Advocates History:


2008

The founding partners

The Founding Partners: Mr. John Bosco BUGINGO and Dr. Didas M. Kayihura were formerly Partners at the Fountain Law Chambers.

2013

Rebranding to FA.

Early 2013, FLC was dissolved then rebranded to Fountain Advocates following the restructuring of the partnership.

2013 Onwards

Regional Success!

Since 2014, Fountain Advocates has been recognised and accredited as a regional leading law firm by the General Assemblies of the East Africa Law Society in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively.

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Legal Team

We have the most experienced team.

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John Bosco BUGINGO

Managing Partner

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Marie Grace UWAMAHORO

Senior Associate

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Stephen KALINDA

Associate

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Théoneste RUGAMBA

Associate

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NANA M. Distelle

Associate

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Joelle B. KABAGAMBE

Senior Legal Consultant

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Ronald SERWANGA

Legal Consultant

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Betty IRADUKUNDA

Legal Officer & Research Assistant

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Mr. BUZIGI Derrick

Legal officer and research assistant

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Thacien NIYONSHUTI

Finance officer

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Marie Reine Gisingizo

Administrative Assistant

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CONTACT US

Open from 8am to 6pm, Let's talk

For appointments:

  • Location

    KG 13, Avenue, Century Estates Complex-Villa 2-Nyarutarama

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LATEST AT FA

Read our articles:.

By, Nana Mbeuyo Distelle image
Corporate financing: debt or equity?

Small or large businesses are the backbone of any economy, and with the ripple effect of Covid-19 on economies all over the world,

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Investment promotion in Rwanda: Relavance of environmental, Social Governance

Environmental, social and Governance (ESG), has emerged as much more than a responsibility;

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Law on foundations, tax impact, social benefits and opportunities for Rwanda

Law on foundations, tax impact, social benefits and opportunities for Rwanda

Fountain Advocates' Recognitions:

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EALS

2014

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EALS

2015

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EALS

2016 and 2019

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KIAC

2022

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KIFC

2021

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EALS

2022