Expertise
Specialist Knowledge
Across Uganda's
Business Landscape
Eight specialist practices. One commitment: protecting your interests, advancing your objectives, and delivering measurable commercial outcomes.
Financial Services
& Debt Management
& Debt Management
Debt Recovery Strategies
Debt Management Advisory
Banking & Finance Law
Security Enforcement
Intellectual
Property
Property
Patents, Trademarks & Designs
IP Portfolio Management
Licensing & Disputes
IP Protection Strategy
Transaction
Advisory
Advisory
Investment & Licensing
Tax Planning
Project Finance
M&A and Joint Ventures
Dispute
Resolution
Resolution
Mediation
Arbitration
Litigation
Conflict Management
Corporate
Advisory
Advisory
Corporate Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Company Structuring
Board Advisory
Employment
Advisory
Advisory
Employment Contracts
HR Policy Compliance
Industrial Court Representation
Termination Advisory
Estate Planning &
Private Wealth
Private Wealth
Wealth Structuring
Succession Planning
Trust Formation
Private Estate Management
Energy &
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Project Finance & PPA
ERA Licensing
Land Acquisition
Regulatory Approvals
Select a practice area to explore
Practice Area
Financial Services
& Debt Management
We provide our clients with expert and practical advice on the best legal strategies for recovering debts and managing financial obligations. Our team works with banks, financial institutions, and corporate clients to structure effective debt recovery and management solutions.
We advise creditors on the most effective legal strategies for recovering outstanding debts, including demand letters, statutory notices, court proceedings, and enforcement of judgments. Our approach is tailored to the nature of the debt and the debtor's circumstances.
We assist corporate clients in developing comprehensive debt management frameworks, including restructuring existing obligations, negotiating with creditors, and implementing internal controls to prevent debt accumulation.
We advise banks, microfinance institutions, and other financial service providers on regulatory compliance, licensing, product structuring, and consumer protection requirements under Uganda's financial services regulatory framework.
We handle the perfection and enforcement of securities including mortgages, charges, pledges, and guarantees. Our team manages the full process from registration through to enforcement and realisation of secured assets.
Key Frameworks
— Financial Institutions Act
— Bank of Uganda Act
— Mortgage Act 2009
— Insolvency Act 2022
Practice Area
Intellectual
Property
We register patents, trademarks and designs, and manage our clients' intellectual property portfolios, keeping them compliant with registry requirements. We also handle intellectual property disputes, licensing and offer the best advice on protection of intellectual property.
We handle the full registration process for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). From searches and applications to registration and renewal, we ensure your intellectual property is properly protected.
We manage our clients' IP portfolios, tracking renewal deadlines, monitoring for infringements, and ensuring ongoing compliance with registry requirements. Our proactive approach prevents costly lapses in protection.
We structure IP licensing agreements, franchise arrangements, and technology transfer contracts. When disputes arise, we represent clients in IP infringement proceedings, opposition hearings, and alternative dispute resolution.
We advise businesses on comprehensive IP protection strategies, including trademark clearance searches, copyright registration, trade secret protection, and cross-border IP enforcement within the EAC region.
Key Frameworks
— Trademarks Act (Cap 221)
— Patents Act 2014
— Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Act 2006
— Industrial Property Act 2014
Practice Area
Transaction
Advisory
We provide our clients with legal advice on business transactions, including investment and licensing, tax planning, project finance, mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. Our team structures deals that protect your interests while maximising commercial value.
We advise foreign and domestic investors on Uganda's investment licensing regime, sector-specific approvals, and regulatory requirements. From UIA registration to sector licences, we guide clients through the complete investment setup process.
We provide strategic tax advisory services, including structuring transactions for tax efficiency, advising on Uganda Revenue Authority compliance, double taxation treaty benefits, and transfer pricing documentation.
We act as Uganda counsel on project finance transactions involving DFIs, commercial banks and multilateral lenders. Our work includes security package structuring, intercreditor arrangements, direct agreements and government support instruments.
We advise on mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture transactions from due diligence through to completion. Our team handles shareholder agreements, asset purchase agreements, regulatory approvals, and post-transaction integration.
Key Frameworks
— Investment Code Act
— Income Tax Act (Cap 340)
— Companies Act 2012
— Competition Act 2023
Practice Area
Dispute
Resolution
We serve our clients in conflict management and dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Our team has extensive experience representing clients in Uganda's courts and before arbitral tribunals, with a focus on achieving practical and cost-effective outcomes.
We represent clients in court-annexed mediation and private mediation proceedings. Our approach emphasises preserving business relationships while achieving favourable settlements. We have a strong track record in commercial mediation across diverse sectors.
We advise on arbitration clauses, represent clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, and handle the enforcement of arbitral awards under Uganda's Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Our team is experienced in both institutional and ad hoc arbitration.
We represent clients in civil and commercial litigation before Uganda's subordinate courts, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. Our litigation practice covers contract disputes, shareholder disputes, debt recovery, and constitutional matters.
We provide proactive conflict management advisory services, helping businesses identify potential disputes early and implement strategies to prevent escalation. This includes contract risk assessment, stakeholder mapping, and dispute resolution clause drafting.
Key Frameworks
— Arbitration & Conciliation Act
— Judicature Act (Cap 13)
— Civil Procedure Rules
— New York Convention (enforcement)
Practice Area
Corporate
Advisory
We provide our clients with legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters. Our team helps businesses navigate Uganda's corporate regulatory environment, ensuring compliance while enabling growth and operational efficiency.
We advise boards and management on corporate governance best practices, board composition, fiduciary duties, shareholder rights, and compliance with the Companies Act 2012. We also develop governance frameworks and codes of conduct tailored to our clients' needs.
We guide businesses through Uganda's complex regulatory landscape, including sector-specific licensing, ongoing compliance obligations, regulatory reporting, and engagement with government agencies and regulators.
We advise on the optimal corporate structure for businesses operating in Uganda, including company limited by shares, branch offices, joint ventures, and partnerships. We handle company incorporation, share restructuring, and corporate reorganisations.
We provide ongoing advisory services to boards of directors, including board meeting support, resolution drafting, conflict of interest management, and strategic legal advice on business decisions and regulatory developments.
Key Frameworks
— Companies Act 2012
— Capital Markets Authority Act
— Uganda Investment Code Act
— Anti-Corruption Act 2009
Practice Area
Employment
Advisory
We provide our clients with legal advice on recruitment, employment and termination of services. We also represent our clients in employment disputes before government agencies and the Industrial Court, ensuring compliance with Uganda's Employment Act and labour regulations.
We draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, fixed-term agreements, independent contractor arrangements, and executive service agreements. Our contracts are tailored to Uganda's Employment Act and protect both employer and employee interests.
We advise employers on developing and implementing HR policies that comply with Uganda's labour laws, including workplace policies, disciplinary procedures, grievance mechanisms, and health and safety requirements.
We represent employers and employees in employment disputes before the Industrial Court of Uganda, labour officers, and other dispute resolution forums. Our experience covers unfair termination, discrimination, wage disputes, and collective bargaining matters.
We advise on lawful termination procedures, redundancy processes, severance calculations, and post-employment obligations. Our team ensures that terminations are conducted in compliance with the Employment Act to minimise legal risk.
Key Frameworks
— Employment Act 2006
— Labour Unions Act 2006
— Workers Compensation Act
— Occupational Safety & Health Act 2006
Practice Area
Estate Planning &
Private Wealth
We advise high-net-worth individuals, families and family enterprises on wealth structuring, succession planning, trust formation, and private estate management. Our team ensures that your assets are protected, your legacy is preserved, and your family's future is secure across generations.
We advise on optimal structures for holding and managing personal and family wealth, including company formations, holding structures, and cross-border asset arrangements. Our approach balances tax efficiency, asset protection, and ease of administration.
We develop comprehensive succession plans for family businesses and personal estates, including wills, powers of attorney, and succession agreements. Our work ensures smooth transitions and minimises family disputes over inheritance.
We establish and administer trusts for wealth preservation, charitable purposes, and beneficiary protection. Our team handles trust deed drafting, trustee appointments, and ongoing trust administration in compliance with Uganda's Trustees Act.
We manage all aspects of private estate administration, including probate applications, estate valuation, debt settlement, and distribution to beneficiaries. Our discreet approach ensures confidentiality throughout the process.
Key Frameworks
— Succession Act (Cap 162)
— Trustees Act
— Registration of Titles Act
— Land Act (Cap 227)
Practice Area
Energy &
Infrastructure
We advise energy developers, infrastructure investors, and project sponsors on the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects in Uganda — from licensing and land acquisition through to power purchase agreements, construction contracts, and regulatory compliance.
We structure project finance transactions for energy and infrastructure developments, including negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the Electricity Regulatory Authority and Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited. Our team works with DFIs, commercial banks, and project sponsors.
We guide clients through the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) licensing process for generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity. Our team handles licence applications, renewals, and compliance with ERA regulations.
We advise on land acquisition, compensation, and resettlement for energy and infrastructure projects. Our experience includes working on major projects such as the Total Energies Tilenga Oil project, conducting legal assessments and compensation processes for project affected persons.
We manage the full spectrum of regulatory approvals required for energy and infrastructure projects, including environmental impact assessments, NEMA approvals, local government permits, and sector-specific licences.
Key Frameworks
— Electricity Act 1999
— ERA Regulations
— NEMA Act (Cap 153)
— Land Act (Cap 227)
Industries We Serve
Sectors & Industries
Our practice areas serve a diverse range of industries across Uganda and the East African region.
Food & Beverage
Hotels, Resorts & Tourism
Infrastructure
Insurance
Technology, Media & Telecoms
Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail
Mining & Metals
Energy, Utilities & Climate
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Real Estate
Oil & Gas
Transport & Logistics
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Banking & Finance
Education
NGOs & Civil Society
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