What We Do

Comprehensive Legal Services

CREST Law delivers specialised counsel across 15 practice areas, combining mastery of Rwandan jurisprudence with comparative knowledge of international business practices.

Corporate & Commercial Law

CREST Law assists with incorporating companies, partnerships, NGOs, and foundations. We advise on acquisitions, mergers, demergers, competition, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

  • Company incorporation & structuring
  • Licensing, compliance & regulatory matters
  • Shareholder & share transfer agreements
  • Corporate governance & statutory filings
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Banking, Finance & Private Equity

Our specialist team renders strategic counsel in financing transactions, investment fund structuring, private equity arrangements, and deployment of complex financial instruments across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Capital markets & investment advice
  • Structured & project finance
  • Private equity & acquisition finance
  • Public-private partnerships
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Our team has deep expertise in public and private mergers, cross-border transactions, acquisitions, buyouts, and restructurings. We provide integrated services to ensure smooth, successful transactions.

  • Due diligence & compliance
  • Cross-border transactions
  • Buyouts & restructurings
  • Competition law clearances
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Insolvency & Recovery

CREST Law has well-qualified and licensed insolvency practitioners who have handled some of the biggest insolvency matters in Rwanda.

  • Reorganization & restructuring
  • Debt negotiations & collection
  • Asset tracing & repossession
  • Takeovers of failing companies
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Dispute Resolution & ADR

Our specialist counsel deploy tactical reasoning across the full spectrum of dispute resolution — litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlements.

  • International & domestic arbitration
  • Mediation & negotiation
  • Tax & IP litigation
  • Urgent applications & trial proceedings
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Intellectual Property

CREST Law specialises in the practical, regulatory, and commercial issues surrounding the protection and enforcement of IP rights locally, regionally, and internationally.

  • Trademark, patent & copyright registration
  • IP licensing & portfolio management
  • Anti-counterfeiting actions
  • Domain name protection
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Revenue & Taxation

Our practitioners provide comprehensive advisory services to corporate entities and high-net-worth individuals on domestic, regional, and international tax matters.

  • Tax planning & structuring
  • Double tax treaties
  • RRA dispute resolution & appeals
  • Estate planning & corporate reorganisation
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Construction & Engineering

Our specialist counsel integrates rigorous doctrinal knowledge with pragmatic commercial acumen, serving proprietors, contractors, engineers, architects, and public institutions.

  • Construction contracts & disputes
  • Engineering & infrastructure projects
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Subcontractor & supplier agreements
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Labour & Employment

Our employment law practice provides sophisticated advisory services on domestic labour legislation, enabling clients to align workforce strategies with statutory obligations.

  • Employment contracts & policies
  • Workplace disputes & termination
  • Incentive schemes & pensions
  • Rwanda Labour Law compliance
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Business Crimes & Investigations

Our practitioners act on behalf of public authorities and private entities in the prevention, detection, and forensic investigation of business-related criminality.

  • White collar crime
  • Anti-money laundering
  • Cross-border & forensic investigations
  • Pre-emptive compliance programmes
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Cyber Law, Blockchain & Technology

Our team navigates the multifaceted challenges of cybersecurity and technology law, advising on e-commerce, data privacy, smart contracts, and blockchain regulation.

  • Data privacy & cybercrime
  • Blockchain & cryptocurrency regulation
  • E-commerce, e-contracts & IT law
  • Software & cloud computing agreements
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Mining, Environmental & Natural Resources

Our specialist lawyers have extensive experience structuring mining transactions that meet legislative and regulatory requirements across Rwanda and the region.

  • Mining M&A & licensing
  • Environmental law compliance
  • Joint venture & offtake agreements
  • Mine health & safety requirements
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Aviation

CREST Law is strategically positioned as a foremost purveyor of specialised legal services to Rwanda's rapidly expanding aviation sector, collaborating with eminent international practitioners.

  • Aviation law & regulatory compliance
  • Aircraft leasing, financing & registration
  • Licensing & insurance obligations
  • Supply chain governance
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Insurance Law

Our specialised lawyers assist businesses and individuals with contractual, regulatory, and fiduciary relationships arising from risk-transfer mechanisms within domestic and international frameworks.

  • Policy interpretation & claims
  • Insurance disputes & litigation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Reinsurance & risk management
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Family Law

We handle matters involving divorce, child custody, inheritance, and family property disputes. We provide practical legal advice while protecting our clients' rights and interests.

  • Divorce & separation
  • Child custody & support
  • Inheritance & succession
  • Matrimonial property disputes
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Our Approach

How We Work With You

A clear, structured process so you always know what to expect — from first call to final resolution.

01

Get Consultation

Begin with a confidential conversation about your situation. We listen without judgment and give you an honest assessment of your legal position and your options.

02

Strategy & Engagement

We design a customised legal strategy aligned to your goals. You receive a clear engagement letter, fee structure, and timeline before we proceed.

03

Execution & Advocacy

Our advocates get to work — researching, drafting, negotiating, or litigating — while keeping you informed at every significant milestone.

04

Resolution & Follow-up

We see every matter through to a clear conclusion and remain available for follow-up questions, implementation support, and future legal needs.

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