Full-service corporate counsel for Uganda's leading businesses, financial institutions, and investors — across every stage of the corporate lifecycle, from formation through transformation, transaction, and exit.
Corporate Law
Company incorporation, registration, and post-incorporation structuring
Corporate governance frameworks and board advisory
Shareholder agreements, buy-sell arrangements, and minority protection
Joint ventures, strategic alliances, and consortium agreements
Commercial contracts — drafting, review, and negotiation
Regulatory compliance and licensing for corporates and financial institutions
Corporate restructuring, mergers, demergers, and redomiciliation
Corporate secretarial services — company secretarial support, statutory filings, and records maintenance
General meetings, resolutions, and board pack preparation
Corporate Finance
Business plan development and investment memoranda
Feasibility studies and financial projections
Business, share, and asset valuation for transactions and regulatory purposes
Private equity and venture capital structuring
Transaction advisory across acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings
Buy-side and sell-side due diligence — legal, financial, and commercial
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) — domestic and cross-border
Management buy-outs (MBOs) and management buy-ins (MBIs)
Post-acquisition integration planning and support
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and capital markets advisory
Securities offerings, listings, and Uganda Securities Exchange compliance
Bonds, notes, sukuk, and structured finance instruments
Debt restructuring and renegotiation
Banking & Finance
Loan facility agreements, term sheets, and credit documentation
Security documentation — charges, debentures, mortgages, and guarantees
Project finance and structured lending
Syndicated and club lending advisory
Banking regulatory compliance — Bank of Uganda licensing and reporting
Financial institution formation and licensing
Trade and commodity finance
Islamic finance and Shari'ah-compliant transactions
Fintech regulatory advisory and licensing
Insolvency & Corporate Rescue
Corporate rescue, business rehabilitation, and turnaround advisory
Administration proceedings and voluntary arrangements
Receivership — appointment and conduct of receivers
Liquidation and winding-up — voluntary and court-ordered
Creditor advisory — secured, preferential, and unsecured creditors
Debtor advisory — negotiation, restructuring, and moratorium applications
Cross-border insolvency and recognition of foreign proceedings
Banking and financial institution resolution advisory
Distressed asset acquisition and sale
Insurance Law
Insurance contract drafting, review, and negotiation for insurers and policyholders
Legal and financial expertise applied together — protecting and optimising value for corporates, banks, multinationals, and investors across every tax, compliance, and dispute challenge in Uganda and the region.
Tax Planning & Risk Management
Development and implementation of tax plans and strategies ensuring full compliance across: Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Stamp Duty, Local Excise Duty, Local Service Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Customs Duty, Rental Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Licence Fees & Government Rates
Tax diagnostic reviews and tax health checks for corporates, banks, and institutional investors
Tax risk identification, assessment, and mitigation frameworks
Tax structuring for new businesses, mergers, acquisitions, and investments
Transfer pricing policy review and formulation
Employee compensation and executive remuneration structuring for tax efficiency
VAT reviews and VAT refund advisory
Capital allowances review and optimisation
Customs review and trade advisory
Lobbying for changes in tax legislation on behalf of industry clients
Tax Administration
Tax position reconciliation and ongoing monitoring
Preparation and filing of all tax returns across all tax heads
Computation of current and deferred tax liabilities
Applications for tax exemptions, incentives, and investment certificates
Private ruling requests and advance pricing agreements
Applications for tax clearance certificates
Requests for extensions of time to pay or file
Liaison with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) on all tax matters
System integration and technical support — EFRIS, ASYCUDA, eTAX, DTS, and e-invoicing
Tax Accounting & Independent Assurance
Tax due diligence on acquisitions, restructurings, and investments — buy-side and sell-side
Independent review and assurance of tax positions and disclosures for boards and audit committees
Computation and review of current and deferred tax provisions
Tax advisory on financial reporting treatments under IFRS and Uganda GAAP
Tax reporting for banking and financial institutions — regulatory and statutory submissions
Training and capacity development on tax matters for finance teams
Tax Dispute Resolution
Representation before URA in queries, investigations, reconciliations, and field audits
Processing of objections to tax assessments — formal and informal
Negotiation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) with revenue authorities
Dealing with enforcement action, tax recovery, and criminal prosecution by revenue authorities
Prosecution of applications and appeals before the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT)
Prosecution and defence of tax appeals before the High Court and Court of Appeal
Tax controversy management, remediation, and compliance restoration
Voluntary disclosure and regularisation programmes
International Tax & Cross-Border Practice
Permanent establishment (PE) risk analysis and advisory for foreign investors entering Uganda
Withholding tax planning on cross-border payments — dividends, interest, royalties, and services
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) analysis and treaty benefit claims
Tax structuring of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Uganda and the East African region
Holding company and investment vehicle structuring for regional and offshore investors
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) compliance — country-by-country reporting, controlled foreign company rules, and thin capitalisation
Transfer pricing — policy design, documentation, benchmarking studies, and advance pricing agreements
Cross-border M&A tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Tax advisory for East African Community (EAC) and COMESA cross-border transactions
Value chain and profit allocation analysis for multinational enterprises
Tax advisory for international development finance institutions, NGOs, and foreign diplomatic missions
Repatriation structuring — dividends, management fees, and intercompany loans
Digital services and e-commerce tax compliance for non-resident suppliers
Customs and trade compliance for import-dependent and export-oriented businesses
Strategic, decisive representation for corporations, financial institutions, and individuals across Uganda's courts, tribunals, and international arbitration forums — always focused on the most efficient and durable resolution.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Commercial arbitration — domestic and international, including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and ICSID-referenced proceedings
Institutional and ad hoc arbitration before the Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (CADER), Uganda
Mediation and conciliation — facilitation and representation before accredited mediation centres
Negotiated settlements and structured workouts for commercial and financial disputes
Dispute boards and expert determination in construction and infrastructure projects
Enforcement of domestic and foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention
Multi-tiered dispute resolution clause drafting and advisory
Investment treaty arbitration advisory for foreign investors against states
Civil & Commercial Litigation
High Court civil litigation — contract disputes, debt recovery, and breach of fiduciary duty
Court of Appeal and Supreme Court representation
Commercial Court proceedings — complex multi-party corporate and financial disputes
Banking and financial institution litigation — loan recovery, security enforcement, and bank guarantee disputes
Shareholder and boardroom disputes — derivative actions and oppression of minority claims
Insurance and reinsurance disputes
Corporate and personal insolvency litigation
Enforcement of judgments and court orders — domestic and cross-border
Injunctions, freezing orders, and urgent interim relief
Judicial review of administrative and regulatory decisions affecting businesses
Class action and representative proceedings
Land Litigation
Land ownership and title disputes — customary, freehold, mailo, and leasehold
Boundary disputes, encroachments, and trespass claims
Adverse possession and unlawful eviction proceedings
Compulsory acquisition and compensation disputes — government and infrastructure projects
Landlord and tenant disputes — commercial and residential lease disputes
Land fraud, forgery, and fraudulent transfer of title claims
Succession and inheritance disputes involving land assets
Institutional and corporate landholding disputes
Land disputes involving foreign investors and public land
Environmental and heritage land matters
Criminal Law Practice
White-collar crime defence — fraud, forgery, obtaining by false pretences, and conspiracy
Anti-corruption and bribery defence — IGG investigations and Inspectorate proceedings
Financial crime — money laundering, tax evasion, and securities fraud
Cybercrimes and computer misuse defence
Regulatory criminal prosecution defence — banking, insurance, tax, and company law offences
Pre-charge advisory and representation during police and DPP investigations
Bail applications, urgent hearings, and remand proceedings
Corporate criminal liability advisory and compliance
Proceeds of crime and asset forfeiture defence
Private prosecution proceedings
Appellate criminal proceedings — Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
Family Court Practice
Divorce and judicial separation proceedings
Contested and uncontested matrimonial proceedings
Child custody, care, and control — including contested custody involving foreign nationals
Child support and maintenance applications
Guardianship and adoption proceedings — domestic and cross-border
Matrimonial property disputes involving High Net Worth Individuals
Injunctions and protection orders in domestic matters
Inheritance and succession disputes in the Family Division
Capacity and mental health proceedings
Surrogacy and assisted reproduction legal advisory
End-to-end legal and valuation support for property transactions, development, and disputes — for domestic buyers, foreign investors, corporates, banks, and developers operating in Uganda's evolving property market.
Property Transactions & Conveyancing
Property acquisition, sale, and transfer — for individuals, corporates, banks, and foreign investors
Conveyancing, title registration, and title insurance advisory
Off-plan and new development purchases — due diligence and contract advice
Commercial property purchases and disposals
Sale and leaseback arrangements
Land Tenure & Title Advisory
Land tenure analysis — freehold, mailo, leasehold, and customary land
Title verification, land search, and due diligence reports
Conversion of land tenure and ground rent negotiations with Uganda Land Commission
Land registration and title rectification
Advisory on foreign ownership restrictions and investment land holding structures
Commercial Leasing & Property Development
Commercial lease drafting, review, and negotiation for landlords and tenants
Long-term and build-to-suit lease structuring
Property development contracts — construction, design-and-build, and EPC agreements
Developer and contractor disputes
Sectional title and condominium property advisory
Mixed-use development structuring for investors and developers
Mortgage, Security & Property Finance
Mortgage documentation and title charge registrations for banks and financial institutions
Property security structuring for corporate and project finance transactions
Foreclosure and mortgage enforcement proceedings
Debenture and floating charge advisory over property assets
Strata and multi-unit property financing advisory
Valuation & Survey Services
Independent property valuation for acquisition, disposal, and financial reporting purposes
Compulsory acquisition and compensation valuations
Rental determination and rent review advisory
Asset valuation for mortgage lending, estate administration, and litigation
Land and improvement surveys, boundary demarcation, and cadastral work
Plant and machinery valuation
Disputes & Regulatory Matters
Boundary and ownership dispute advisory and litigation support
Compulsory acquisition and compensation claims against government
Planning, zoning, and environmental permit advisory
Landlord and tenant dispute resolution — commercial and institutional
Property-related insolvency and receivership advisory
Specialist legal advice for investors, operators, governments, and lenders in Uganda's oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors — grounded in regulatory precision and commercial understanding.
Oil & Gas
Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) — negotiation, review, and advisory for operators and investors
Oil and gas licensing — Petroleum Exploration, Development, and Production (PEDP) advisory
Upstream, midstream, and downstream regulatory compliance
Refinery, pipeline, and storage project advisory
EACOP and trans-boundary pipeline legal advisory
Farm-in, farm-out, and joint operating agreements (JOAs)
Discreet, considered counsel for High Net Worth Individuals, business-owning families, and internationally mobile clients — protecting what has been built and ensuring it passes to the right hands, across borders and generations.
Wills & Testamentary Planning
Will drafting for individuals, High Net Worth clients, and business owners
Mutual wills and complex testamentary arrangements
Testamentary capacity advisory and contested will proceedings
Living wills and advance directives
Cross-border will validity and recognition advisory for foreign nationals in Uganda and Ugandans abroad
Succession & Inheritance
Succession planning for family-owned businesses and corporate shareholders
Inheritance advisory under Ugandan, customary, and international private law
Multi-jurisdictional estate planning for internationally mobile clients
Succession planning for High Net Worth Individuals — asset protection and tax efficiency
Blended family succession structures
Trusts & Foundations
Trust formation, structuring, and administration — personal, charitable, and commercial trusts
Family office structuring and advisory
Charitable trusts and not-for-profit foundation establishment
Offshore trust advisory and coordination with foreign trustees
Trust dispute resolution and breach of trust claims
Probate & Estate Administration
Letters of administration and grant of probate — contested and uncontested
Estate administration and asset realisation
Cross-border probate — recognition of foreign grants and repatriation of assets
Estate administration involving corporate shareholdings and business interests
Creditor claims management in estate administration
Matrimonial & Family Matters
Divorce and judicial separation — contested and uncontested, including internationally mobile spouses
Matrimonial property division for High Net Worth Individuals — businesses, real estate, and investments
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Cohabitation agreements and separation arrangements
Spousal maintenance and financial provision orders
Child custody, care arrangements, and access orders
Parental responsibility and guardianship — including matters involving foreign nationals
International child abduction and Hague Convention matters
Adoption & Child Law
Domestic adoption proceedings
Cross-border and inter-country adoption — compliance with Hague Convention principles
Guardianship orders for foreign nationals and international families
Surrogacy advisory and parental order proceedings
Child support enforcement — domestic and cross-border