EDGAR ANKUNDA

Edgar Ankunda is a Senior Partner at Stabit Advocates. He is a member of the Rwanda Bar Association and the East Africa Law Society, with solid training and experience in litigation, corporate and regulatory advisory. Edgar holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Uganda Christian University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD).

Edgar is a senior advocate who began his legal practice, establishing himself as a leading litigation, corporate and regulatory advisor. He has negotiated, drafted, and reviewed complex contracts, represented infrastructure projects, energy companies and high-volume commerce activities locally and internationally, and advised on compliance, licensing regimes, and investor protection. His expertise spans both common and civil law systems, with commendable skills in transactional restructuring and cross-border agreements.

He has held positions of responsibility as a member of the Rwanda Bar Association, which is a member of the Pan African Lawyers Union, contributing to regional legal discourse and professional development. Edgar’s career reflects a strong focus on corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and the advancement of institutional legal capacity in East Africa.

Edgar has strong command of English, with working knowledge of Kinyarwanda, Luganda, French, Runyankole and Swahili. He brings over a decade of extensive experience in legal practice, combining technical expertise with a commitment to strengthening the rule of law in the region.