Beacon Law Firm · Kigali, Rwanda
Legal clarity for the businesses building Rwanda.
Corporate, commercial and dispute-resolution counsel for companies, investors, boards and individuals — from incorporation at RDB to cross-border transactions and arbitration.
Our approach
Advocacy. Advisory. Solutions.
A beacon gives direction when the way ahead is uncertain. That is the role we play for our clients: steady, principled guidance, and the resolve to carry a matter through to the end.
Advocacy
We represent your position with conviction, in negotiations, mediation and arbitration, with the preparation that makes arguments land.
Advisory
Clear, commercially grounded advice before decisions are made, so risk is managed early rather than litigated later.
Solutions
Legal work that ends in something done: a company registered, a deal closed, a dispute settled, a document executed.
Practice areas
Comprehensive counsel, organised around you.
Our corporate and commercial practice supports businesses, investors, financial institutions, directors and shareholders throughout the entire corporate lifecycle.
Browse all 263 services- 01
Company Registration & RDB Services
Incorporate with confidence and stay compliant with the Rwanda Development Board from day one.
25 services - 02
Company Amendments & Corporate Changes
Name changes, share transfers, capital adjustments and restructures, filed correctly and on time.
30 services - 03
Corporate Secretarial & Governance Services
Statutory registers, board meetings and governance frameworks, maintained by lawyers.
28 services - 04
Corporate & Commercial Document Drafting
Agreements that are precise, enforceable and negotiated with your interests in front.
46 services - 05
Board & Shareholder Advisory
Clear counsel for directors and shareholders on the decisions that shape a company.
23 services - 06
Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Transactions
From structuring and diligence to signing, closing and integration, domestic or cross-border.
21 services - 07
Corporate & Legal Due Diligence
Know exactly what you are buying, funding or partnering with before you commit.
20 services - 08
Employment & Labour Law
Practical support for employers and employees, from the first contract to the final settlement.
23 services - 09
Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Resolve disputes efficiently, privately and enforceably, at home and internationally.
21 services - 10
Insolvency & Restructuring
Protecting value and creditor or debtor rights when a business is under financial strain.
13 services Notarial & Corporate Documentation
Deeds, affidavits, certifications and legalisations, prepared and executed properly.
Notarial servicesNot sure where your matter fits?
Describe the situation in your own words and we will direct it to the right lawyer.
Ask us directly
The corporate lifecycle
From first filing to final settlement.
Most businesses need different legal help at different stages. We stay with you through each of them, so nothing is lost between advisers.
- 01
Establish
Incorporation, RDB registration and the constitutional documents your company is built on.
- 02
Govern
Statutory registers, board and shareholder meetings, and governance that stands up to scrutiny.
- 03
Contract
Commercial agreements and employment arrangements drafted precisely and negotiated firmly.
- 04
Grow
Share transfers, restructurings, investments, acquisitions and the diligence behind them.
- 05
Resolve
Arbitration, mediation and insolvency proceedings handled with focus and discretion.
Who we serve
Trusted by those who build, invest and lead.
Businesses & companies
From start-ups to established groups, across the corporate lifecycle.
Investors & foreign entities
Branches, subsidiaries, representative offices and cross-border deals.
Financial institutions
Financing and security diligence, transactions and restructuring.
Boards & shareholders
Directors’ duties, shareholder rights, resolutions and governance.
Employers & employees
Contracts, policies, workplace investigations and disputes.
“We measure our work by the confidence our clients carry into their next decision.”
- 01
Justice
We pursue fair outcomes and uphold the rule of law in every matter we accept.
- 02
Integrity
Candid advice, honest fees and strict confidentiality — without exception.
- 03
Professionalism
Rigorous preparation, clear communication and deadlines that are met.
Book a consultation
Let’s talk about your matter.
Tell us what you are working on. We will respond promptly with a clear view of how we can help, and what it will involve.