Genevieve Nwodo Wakeley-Jones
Partner
Corporate & Commercial
E: Genevieve.Wakeley-Jones@kingsley-wood.com
Genevieve is a dual-qualified corporate and commercial lawyer (Solicitor of England & Wales and Barrister & Solicitor) with over 19 years of experience advising clients across law, business, and technology.
She has worked with all Big Four firms—EY, PwC, Deloitte, and KPMG—as well as FTSE 100 companies such as Shell and Unilever, and UK government departments. Her expertise spans corporate and commercial law, insolvency, and IT, alongside leading international divestments, post-merger integrations, regulatory compliance programmes, and digital transformation initiatives.
As Vice Chair of the British Nigeria Law Forum, Genevieve actively promotes international legal collaboration and cross-border commercial engagement between the UK and Nigeria.
about
Genevieve’s clients range from new start-up technology companies to established multinationals. As a business owner herself providing IT consultancy services to large corporates across the public and private sectors, she understands first-hand the realities of running a business and the value of trusted legal advice.
Recent Matters
my work
• Navigating corporate transactions and restructuring with confidence
• Designing and implementing regulatory compliance and governance frameworks
• Leading change across people, process, and technology with clear impact
• Bridging legal and business priorities across jurisdictions and sectors
• Accelerating transformation through pragmatic, risk-informed execution
Interest
about me
Outside of practice, Genevieve enjoys travelling, fitness training, and growing herbs. She is passionate about continuous self-development, exploring books on mindset, value chain, and giving back to the community.
Awards & Experience
my expertise
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Insolvency and Restructuring
- Commercial Contracts (drafting, negotiation, audits)
- IT & Digital Transformation (cloud, procurement, supplier negotiations)
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Programme & Change Management (people, process, technology)
Qualifications
- LLB (Hons) – First Class, London Metropolitan University
- LLM Corporate and Commercial Law, London School of Economics
- Solicitor of England & Wales
- Barrister & Solicitor (Nigeria)
