Badiel Rubangutsangabo is an Associate at Equity Juris Chambers. His areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate and commercial, fintech, financial crimes, land law, data protection, Labor and employment.
Prior to joining the firm, Badiel served as Head of Corporate Counsel at Access Bank (Rwanda) plc, where he ensured compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. In this role, he provided legal advice and support on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, litigation, and contracts. He also oversaw and coordinated the bank's legal affairs related to contract management, dispute resolution, asset recovery, loan documentation, and litigation.
Experience has included advising:
- Banks and financial institutions on banking and finance matters, including loan documentation, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
- Companies on corporate and commercial transactions, such as drafting, reviewing various commercial contracts including, service agreement, facility agreements, shareholder agreements and share purchase agreements.
- Companies on employment related matters, including employment agreements and employment law compliance requirements.
- Companies in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
- On land law matters, including property acquisitions, leasing, and registration procedures.
Education
University of Rwanda, LLB. (2017)
Prior Experience
2025 - Present, Equity Juris Chambers, Associate
2024 Access Bank (Rwanda) plc, Head, Corporate Counsel
2018 – 2024, Guaranty Trust Bank (Rwanda) plc, Team Leader, Litigation and Documentation