Trusted legal partners guiding confident decisions since 2013
We are a Rwanda-born firm with regional reach, built to steward complex mandates alongside businesses, governments, investors, and leaders who demand precision, discretion, and measurable impact.
Years of experience
11
Years of strategic advocacy across East Africa
Complex matters resolved for high-impact clients
Rapid-response counsel when decisions cannot wait
Overview of the Firm
A strategic legal partner with deep commercial intuition
Genuine Law Firm is recognised for blending rigorous legal craftsmanship with proactive advisory. Our partners remain hands-on while multidisciplinary teams orchestrate every moving part of a brief.
We collaborate with executives, boards, investors, and public sector leaders who trust us to translate complex regulation into actionable strategy. From first counsel through resolution, clients receive transparent communication, scenario modelling, and documentation that stands up to scrutiny.
As matters evolve, our teams adapt swiftly. Whether we are drafting investment agreements, negotiating settlements, managing compliance reviews, or litigating precedent-setting disputes, we owe clients focus, foresight, and accountability.
Purpose-Built Practice
Founded in 2013 as a boutique corporate firm, Genuine Law Firm has evolved into a multidisciplinary partnership that navigates high-stakes matters with precision.
Relationship-Led Counsel
Every mandate is led by a senior partner and supported by cross-functional teams that stay embedded with our clients from strategy through execution.
Borderless Reach
Alliances across Africa, Europe, and Asia ensure seamless support for clients expanding into new markets or managing cross-border disputes.
Our Pillars
Mission, vision, and the promise behind every mandate
We ground every engagement in purpose. These pillars define our culture and the value we deliver.
Mission
Guide decisive action
We translate complex regulation into focused plans that help businesses, institutions, and leaders move forward with confidence.
Vision
Set the regional benchmark
We aim to be the most trusted partner for matters that demand both sharp legal analysis and commercially grounded execution.
Promise
Stand beside our clients
We safeguard every brief with integrity, clarity, and relentless preparation from strategy rooms to courtrooms.
Core Values
Principles that shape how we work
Our values are lived daily. They inform how we collaborate, how we make decisions, and how we show up for our clients.
Integrity
Ethics are non-negotiable. Transparency, confidentiality, and truthfulness guide every interaction.
Empathy
We listen first and tailor our approach to the people and organisations behind each mandate.
Professionalism
Meticulous preparation and disciplined execution underpin the results clients expect from us.
Perspective
Global awareness and regional insight allow us to navigate regulations, cultures, and opportunities with ease.
Innovation
We combine legal rigour with creative thinking to craft pragmatic, future-ready solutions.
Collaboration
Interdisciplinary teams share knowledge freely so clients benefit from the collective strength of the firm.
Why Choose Genuine Law Firm
Exceptional outcomes, orchestrated with care
We operate like an extension of your leadership team. Every engagement is structured, measurable, and delivered with a premium client experience.
Structured onboarding that defines objectives, milestones, and communication cadences from day one.
Transparent pricing models with alternative fee arrangements that balance predictability and value.
Rapid mobilisation of senior counsel for urgent matters with 24-hour response commitments.
Sector-specific teams that integrate legal, commercial, and regulatory insight for holistic strategies.
Evidence-based storytelling backed by research labs, knowledge hubs, and analytics support.
Relentless follow-through: from negotiations to enforcement, we stay engaged until outcomes are secured.
Client testimony
“Genuine Law Firm matches legal excellence with practical business sense. They helped us navigate a tri-country expansion without missing a single regulatory deadline.”
COO, Pan-African Logistics Group
Recognition
Awards and milestones that reflect our commitment
We value recognition that underscores trust, excellence, and partnership with the clients we serve.
2023
Legal Excellence Award
Honoured for outstanding client service and landmark case outcomes.
2022-2024
Top Law Firm
Ranked among the region's leading full-service law firms for three consecutive years.
2023
Cross-Border Recognition
Celebrated by international partners for seamless collaboration across jurisdictions.
Our Lawyers
Meet the team behind the results
Partners and associates collaborate seamlessly across practice areas, ensuring every matter benefits from specialist insight.
45+ specialists
A multidisciplinary bench spanning corporate, disputes, regulatory, labour, and private client work.
Client success partners
Dedicated relationship managers coordinate delivery, reporting, and stakeholder updates.
Courtroom and boardroom ready
Seasoned litigators and dealmakers collaborate so strategy and execution stay aligned.