At LEX NOVA Chambers, we understand that disputes, whether commercial, civil, or administrative, are sometimes inevitable in business and life. Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team is equipped to help clients manage and resolve such disputes effectively, ethically, and efficiently. We represent individuals, corporations, NGOs, and public entities before administrative authorities across the country.
Our approach is grounded in thorough legal research, strategic case building, and persuasive advocacy. We handle a wide array of disputes, including contractual breaches, property conflicts, succession and inheritance matters, shareholder disagreements, and enforcement of civil judgments. We also assist clients in filing or defending against appeals and administrative reviews.
appropriate, we advise clients to explore alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms such as mediation, arbitration, and conciliation, offering less adversarial and more cost-effective solutions. Our lawyers have served as both legal representatives and arbitrators in complex commercial and construction-related disputes.
aim to deliver favorable outcomes while preserving relationships, minimizing reputational risks, and ensuring legal compliance.
Navigating the legal dimensions of business requires expertise, foresight, and strategic planning. LEX NOVA Chambers offers a full suite of services in corporate and commercial law, designed to support businesses at every stage of their lifecycle from formation to dissolution, from compliance to expansion.
We assist clients in choosing the appropriate legal structure for their business, whether it be a sole proprietorship, partnership, company, or cooperative. Our legal team guides entrepreneurs and corporate clients through the company incorporation process, the drafting of shareholders’ agreements, bylaws, board resolutions, and other governance instruments.
In addition, we provide comprehensive support in contract negotiation and drafting, covering a wide range of commercial transactions, including supply agreements, distribution arrangements, franchising, joint ventures, agency, and investment contracts.
LEX NOVA also advises on corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence, ensuring that all commercial decisions are both legally sound and strategically beneficial. Our focus is to reduce legal risks while enhancing the operational and regulatory standing of our clients.
We also routinely counsel businesses on matters of regulatory compliance, licensing, competition law, and consumer protection
Rwanda’s evolving real estate sector offers exciting opportunities but also presents legal complexities that require careful navigation. At LEX NOVA Chambers, we have built a solid reputation in property and real estate law, representing clients in both contentious and transactional matters.
We assist individuals and institutions in all stages of land acquisition, development, leasing, conveyancing, and sale transactions. Our services include conducting comprehensive land due diligence, verifying ownership and title authenticity, reviewing expropriation history, assessing encumbrances, and drafting contracts that comply with the legal and institutional framework governing immovable property.
We represent clients in land disputes, such as boundary disagreements, title contests, and inheritance-related claims. We also assist in matters involving co-ownership, mortgaging, servitudes, and land registration errors.
Furthermore, we support property developers and real estate companies in navigating urban planning regulations, obtaining construction permits, and handling leasehold arrangements for both commercial and residential projects.
Our goal is to protect your investment and ensure that every real estate transaction or litigation is conducted with full legal certainty.
At LEX NOVA Chambers, we help employers and employees understand and assert their rights and obligations under Rwanda’s evolving labour laws. Our employment and labour law practice is focused on fostering fair, productive, and legally compliant workplace environments.
We advise clients on the preparation and review of employment contracts, internal policies, codes of conduct, and staff regulations, ensuring alignment with the Labour Law and best practices. We also assist in designing and negotiating performance-based contracts, termination letters, and settlement agreements.
firm represents clients in employment disputes before labour inspectors, labour courts, and mediation bodies. These disputes often involve wrongful termination, breach of contract, workplace harassment, non-payment of wages or benefits, and redundancy claims.
We also guide organizations through collective labour negotiations, employee disciplinary procedures, and compliance with statutory obligations such as RSSB registration, health and safety, leave entitlements, and working hours.
For employers, we provide strategic advice on risk mitigation, Human Resource audits, and labour law training. For employees, we offer legal support to claim and defend their workplace rights.
Intellectual assets are among the most valuable resources a business or individual can own. At LEX NOVA Chambers, we help clients protect and enforce their intellectual property rights, empowering innovation, creativity, and brand value.
We provide legal advice and representation in the registration, management, licensing, and enforcement of IP rights, including trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets.
Our services begin with helping clients identify protectable IP, followed by searches and filings with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) or relevant regional bodies. We also assist with responding to oppositions, handling infringement claims, and advising on Intellectual Property assignments and commercialization.
In today’s digital economy, we also address issues related to domain names, content ownership, creative licensing, and technology transfer agreements.
Whether you’re a startup, artist, manufacturer, or software developer, we are here to help you turn your intellectual ideas into legally protected assets that give you a competitive advantage
Financial transactions are increasingly complex and regulated, making sound legal advice essential. LEX NOVA Chambers provides legal support to banks, microfinance institutions, investors, and borrowers in a wide range of banking and finance matters.
Our team advises on the drafting and review of loan agreements, security instruments (such as mortgages, pledges, and guarantees), and debt recovery mechanisms. We ensure that all financial documents are compliant with applicable regulations issued by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) and other regulatory bodies.
We represent lenders and borrowers in negotiating credit terms, restructuring debts, and recovering non-performing loans, including through litigation or alternative settlement options. Our understanding of both legal and commercial aspects of finance enables us to develop practical strategies that meet the goals of all stakeholders involved.
We also provide legal opinions on cross-border lending, foreign direct investment (FDI), mobile money regulations, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
Our finance law practice ensures that our clients' financial interests are secured and that their transactions proceed smoothly and lawfully.
LEX NOVA Chambers provides specialized services in public law and administrative matters, helping clients engage effectively with public institutions and government agencies.
We represent clients in administrative litigation, including appeals against decisions made by regulatory authorities, local government entities, or state-owned enterprises. This includes matters related to licenses, tenders, taxation, urban planning, and public employment.
We also support clients in public procurement disputes, guiding them through tender processes, challenging unfair decisions, and securing remedies when procedural rules are violated.Our lawyers provide advisory services on constitutional law, access to information, regulatory compliance, and the lawful exercise of public power. We also advise public bodies on drafting internal rules, procedures, and compliance frameworks in accordance with Rwanda’s administrative laws and policies.
a strong understanding of the workings of public institutions and administrative justice systems, we aim to bridge the gap between the law and its practical application in public governance.
LEX NOVA Chambers is committed to advancing human rights, social justice, and international legal standards in Rwanda and the region. We assist clients in navigating complex issues at the intersection of national law and international treaties, particularly in matters involving civil rights, refugee protection, international trade, and NGO compliance.
>We offer legal representation and advisory services to individuals and organizations dealing with human rights violations, discrimination, freedom of expression, and access to justice. We also work with international development partners, civil society organizations, and academic institutions to promote legal reform, policy advocacy, and capacity building.
addition, we provide legal guidance on Rwanda’s obligations under regional and international frameworks such as the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, United Nations treaties, and EAC legal instruments.
you are advocating for social change, defending fundamental freedoms, or working across borders, our firm is ready to provide strategic legal support grounded in international norms and local realities