We are pleased to announce that Désiré Kamanzi has been recognised at the 2026 IFLR Africa Awards, held in Cape Town on 17 March 2026, where he received the Individual Award for Lawyer of the Year: Rwanda.
The IFLR Africa Awards celebrate legal work that advances African markets by innovative deal structures, testing emerging regulatory frameworks and contributing to the development of transactional excellence across the continent.
This accolade recognises Désiré's outstanding contribution to cross‑border African matters and reflects the high standard of work consistently delivered by our teams.
Messages from our leadership
"Congratulations to Désiré on this
exceptional recognition. This award highlights the quality of our
people and reinforces our commitment to providing thoughtful,
innovative and impactful legal solutions to our clients across
Africa."
Mzi Mgudlwa | CE
"Warm congratulations, Désiré. Your
achievement makes us proud and reflects the excellence we strive
for at ENS."
Michael Katz | Chairman
Heartfelt gratitude to the teams who support our clients with dedication, professionalism and collaboration across all jurisdictions in which we operate.