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Law Practice in Uganda
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Law Development Centre
The Law Development Centre is the only institution in the whole of Uganda that offers the bar course leading to the award of the postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Dip.Leg.Pract). It was established in 1970 by the Law Development Centre Act, as a government-owned institution of higher learning responsible for "research, law reform, publications, law reporting and community legal services". LDC is managed by the Management Committee which is responsible for policy formulation. The policies formulated by the Management Committee are implemented by the Director through various institutional departments. The center is located on Makerere Hill, along Makerere Road, just outside the southern perimeter of the main campus of Makerere University. This location is less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi), south of the Faculty of Law at Makerere University and approximately 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi), by road, north of Kampala's central business district.
51 to 200 staff
Lawgic Advocates
An award-winning law firm dedicated to delivering practical, timely, and solution-oriented legal services. With proven expertise in taxation, mining & energy law, banking and finance, corporate and commercial transactions, dispute resolution and litigation, intellectual property, labour and employment, immigration law, and regulatory advisory, we help our clients navigate complex legal and business challenges with confidence.
11 to 50 staff
Magezi Ibale And Co Advocates
We are lawyers, advocates, attorneys, notaries public and commissioners of oaths. We offer services in; copyrights, patents, renewals, transfers, company law, litigation, licensing, intellectual property, and insurance.
11 to 50 staff
African Women In Arbitration
Advance the interests of female practitioners and promote women and diversity in alternative dispute resolution. • Enable women to meet for professional, cultural, and academic purposes. • Establish and maintain an international network of women involved in alternative dispute resolution in any capacity, including, arbitrator, mediator, expert, adjudicator, surveyor, facilitator, lawyer, neutral, ombudswoman or forensic consultant. • Raise awareness about the role of women and diversity in alternative dispute resolution. • Assist in the professional development of women in alternative dispute resolution. • Provide mentoring for women to advance their careers in alternative dispute resolution. • Foster communications and exchanges of information of interest to Members and other practitioners in alternative dispute resolution.
1 to 10 staff
Kabayiza, Kavuma, Mugerwa & Ali Advocates
We are one of the Top Corporate and commercial law firms in Uganda. We serve clients with local expertise and international exposure. OUR TOP SERVICE AREAS IN EAST AFRICA; Banking (securities/ mortgage perfection, Recovery on Non Performing loans and Advisory services) Corporate law and Governance. Project and Trade Finance Taxation Insurance Construction law Energy, Oil and Gas. Legal audit and Regulatory Compliance Mergers and Acquisition Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration Public Procurement Management and Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property law- Anti Counterfeit and Brand Protection; Registration of Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Utility Models, Plant Breeder rights. Communications, Emerging, and Transfer of Technologies Law Insolvency Law - Liquidation and Receivership. Conveyancing and Real Estate Management Labour and Immigration Law Electoral and Constitutional Law Law reform Consultatancy
11 to 50 staff
Kira Advocates & Consultants
KIRA Advocates is a highly specialised firm based in Wakiso – Uganda. We specialise in the fields of corporate and commercial law with particular expertise in banking and finance, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, employment and intellectual property. KIRA Advocates has been consistently ranked as a leading commercial law practice in Uganda and Africa. The Firm has 8 Partners supported by 15 Associates. With a total staff compliment of 54, KIRA Advocates is one of the largest firms in Uganda.
11 to 50 staff
Bytelex Advocates
Bytelex Advocates is an innovative practice offering legal services to a broad cross-section of clients in different industries. The Firm’s focus is Startups, Technology and Energy clients; providing support to the formation and growth of their unconventional business models. The Firm has a regional presence in Uganda and Rwanda, as well as a wealth of transactional advisory experience in Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya.
51 to 200 staff
Cr. Amanya Advocates & Solicitors
CR. Amanya Advocates & Solicitors is a full service law firm in Uganda. It is one of the leading law firms in the East African region. Practice Areas Banking & Finance CRAA provides advisory and support services to financial institutions. The support services largely include legal/regulation advisory, facility documentation, structuring of transactions, regulatory compliance, due diligence exercises and debt collection. Litigation and Dispute Resolution We represent our clients in commercial law centered disputes, taxation, land and employment disputes. Corporate & Commercial Our corporate and commercial practice largely involves advising on corporate structuring, regulatory and licensing compliance, real estate, communication, technology and intellectual property law. mergers and acquisitions, tax requirements and compliance, winding up and insolvency. Transport & Infrastructure CRAA services here under include advice on procurement laws and procedures, liaising with regulatory and licensing authorities, compensation of land owners, importation of equipment, staffing issues among others. We are guided by our knowledge of FIDIC Conditions of Contract for the Construction Industry worldwide. Employment, Pensions and Immigration We are always on hand to assist foreigners establish businesses, live and work in Uganda. We process entry permits, work permits, dependents’ passes and certificates of residence. Energy and Mining Besides the Company advisory services, specific to the sector services include processing exploration and exploitation licenses, mining leases, operation of concessions, assignment of existing rights and handling environmental impact assessments and environmental claims. Wills and Estate Planning Our estate planning services include; drafting of Wills, Spousal and Children’s trusts, Insurance Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Advance Medical Directives and power of Attorney (General, Special & Medical).
11 to 50 staff
Crane Associated Advocates
Crane Associated Advocates (CAA) is a full service law firm. We are a very dynamic, client-oriented and solution-focused firm with a team of energetic, foreign and locally trained professionals that provide concise and practical legal advice in a cost effective manner without compromising on quality. Although CAA is a relatively new firm; registered in August 2010, its experience is derived from its Partners who brought valuable and varied experience to the firm. The Partners have a wealth of expertise in corporate and banking financial services, corporate restructuring, revenue law and taxation, employment, immigration, real estate, intellectual property, commercial litigation and arbitration, credit management and debt recovery among others. We ensure quality, responsiveness and reliability of service as well as full application of the depth of our expertise to our clients’ legal problems. Being a full service law firm, our counsel may cover any aspect of doing business in Uganda. We advise on all aspects of doing business and amicable dispute resolution. In developing our practice, we strongly rely on a team of carefully selected young yet broadly experienced professionals who are responsive, solution-oriented, creative and committed. Our Clients Our clients are major foreign and national market leaders in all fields, financial and strategic investors, private equity funds and investment banks. We possess a profound understanding of a number of industries such as banking and insurance, natural resources, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, real estate, construction and development, and a wide range of other commercially based industries allowing us to provide value-added advice that corresponds to the business needs of our clients. Our firm’s close contacts with government, government bodies and local governments enables us; through powerful lobbying, to cut efficiently through the red tape on behalf of our clients wishing to fast track their projects.
11 to 50 staff
Kats - Katende, Ssempebwa & Company Advocates
Katende, Ssempebwa & Company Advocates was founded in 1969 and has since expanded into Uganda’s largest and leading legal practice. We are a full service advisory law firm providing any and all legal and related advisory services in a variety of legal practice or business areas. KATS has over forty eight (48) years' experience in the industry, providing world class legal services and has been consistently and internationally recognised year after year as the number one law firm in Uganda by Chambers and Partners: Global Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers for Business and IFLR - The Guide to the Worlds Leading Financial Law Firms the benchmark league tables for lawyers worldwide.
11 to 50 staff
Greystone Advocates
GREYSTONE Advocates is a full-service corporate law firm in Kampala. Our staff has over 100 years of combined legal, judicial and practice experience. The firm provides ongoing legal services in a variety of areas. However, our specialty is corporate and commercial law. We also offer a wide range of services including civil law, probate, trust and family law, employment law, criminal defence and alternative dispute resolution among other legal specialties. Our clients include local and international corporations, institutional entities, construction and development companies, start-ups and more. GREYSTONE has built a strong reputation and has extensive experience in cross-border transactions, both in representing foreign companies operating in Uganda and Ugandan companies operating abroad. The firm also provides ongoing advice to these clients, thanks in part to its growing network of relationships with law firms and various partners worldwide. The firm's diverse areas of expertise allow it to offer a complete package of legal services to support its clients' businesses, while also leveraging the personal touch and commitment of its partners, who take a practical, professional and comprehensive approach. In today's crowded professional market, having an accomplished and experienced team on your side as you strategize, coordinate and execute your ideas and goals is critical. All of our energy and focus at GREYSTONE is based on the foundation of innovation, careful attention to our client needs, and creative networking GREYSTONE strives to be the pillar of strength and wise counsel our clients need, to develop, implement, and execute ideas that give them the edge that is key to standing out.
1 to 10 staff
Ligomarc Advocates
Ligomarc Advocates is a corporate and financial law firm founded in 2003. Our practice areas include; Banking and Finance, Insolvency and Debt Work Outs, Tax Advisory, Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Energy, Mining and Infrastructure. Our Partners have individually enjoyed varied experience including experience in audit firms and financial institutions. We leverage upon this experience and industry knowledge to provide our clients with advice that is practical and sensitive to our client's needs.
11 to 50 staff
Mmaks Advocates Aln Uganda
MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda is a highly specialized law firm based in Kampala, Uganda. We specialize in the fields of Corporate and Commercial law with particular expertise in banking and finance, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, employment and intellectual property. Our commercial practice has a strong focus on energy, oil and gas, projects and infrastructure, mining, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, general investment and regulatory advisory across the different business sectors (NGOs, insurance, ICT, financial institutions, telecommunications, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, etc.). MMAKS Advocates has been consistently ranked as a leading commercial law practice in Uganda and Africa by Chambers Global Guide. We are also ranked by the guide to the Worlds Leading Financial Law Firms. MMAKS Advocates is member of ALN, a large network of top tier firms in Africa. ALN firms are all committed to working together to provide extensive coverage and the on-ground experience, and share common values and standards.
51 to 200 staff
Musangala Advocates & Solicitors
Timely || Efficient || Reliable.
11 to 50 staff
Verma And Partners
We are expert solicitors and advocates in Uganda. With over ten years of experience, we carry out our client’s tasks and responsibilities with all due diligence, skill, efficiency and economy and in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices and shall, as much as practicable, ensure that the provisions of the laws of Uganda are not violated. We will handle each assignment on a strict confidentiality basis.
11 to 50 staff
Aequitas Advocates
Aequitas Advocates was founded in February 2007. The firm’s strength is based on the synergy of its lawyers who have diverse backgrounds and experience. We are a general law practice with a vast wealth of experience. Our goal is to provide practical legal and business solutions to our esteemed clientele both local and international. We strive to give the best client- care services which comes with our homely environment in the plush neighbour-hood of Nakasero Kampala. We have ample parking as well as high tech green and eco- friendly meeting spaces.
11 to 50 staff
Kasirye, Byaruhanga & Co
THE FIRM Kasirye, Byaruhanga & Co is one of Uganda's leading business law firms, committed to understanding our clients' needs and objectives and working with them to achieve effective and creative solutions. Beginning as Binaisa & Co Advocates in 1987 but carrying the present name since 1991, we have provided definitive legal advice to Ugandan and international businesses, financial institutions, Government, charities and private individuals. Today, the Firm is comprised of four Partners, several Legal Associates, paralegals and administrative support staff all based in the City of Kampala. Commonly referred to as KB & Co, the Firm practices in all major disciplines of business law with a strong emphasis on corporate/commercial work. The Firm also extends its services into the areas of family, probate, personal injury claims, real estate investment and criminal defence briefs. GUIDING PRINCIPLES KB & Co has earned its reputation by establishing and following five guiding principles: 1. CLIENT SERVICE: We anticipate our client's needs, advance their business priorities and exceed their expectations. COMMITMENT: We are persistent in striving to achieve our clients' goals while, above all, adhering to our values. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: We are at the forefront of our profession in the skill, expertise and judgment we offer our clients, and constantly seek opportunities for learning and growth. RESPECT: We maintain a diverse working environment where individuals can flourish and where all of our interactions with each other are guided by mutual respect, recognition and appreciation. TEAMWORK: We enjoy a collaborative work environment by providing opportunities for growth through delegating, sharing information and experience, relying on each other's expertise, keeping commitments and trusting each other.
11 to 50 staff
Ksmo Advocates
Kigozi Ssempala Mukasa Obonyo [KSMO] Advocates is a Legal practice firm founded in October 2006. The firm has three (3) partners with excellent academic and professional qualifications and a distinguished consultant.
11 to 50 staff
Landwell Advocates & Solicitors
Landwell Advocates is an innovative, and well-disposed law firm, focusing on delivering expeditious legal advisory and representation services in areas of Construction, Oil & Gas(Natural Resources), Banking, and Corporate & Commercial Law. With a keen understanding of global economic & market trends and combined with our commitment to excel, we have the ability to cut straight to the chase in any matter. Because we take pride in building long term relations, we strive to be accessible and are committed to knowing our clients, their unique needs and their business to enable us offer tailor made services and close the deal while being mindful of our clients business interests.
11 to 50 staff
Mukumbya Musoke Advocates
Mukumbya Musoke Advocates is a corporate and commercial law firm in Uganda primarily focusing on projects, banking & finance, corporate and commercial law. The Firm's work covers advisory services to private equity and investment firms, project developers, contractors and financiers, as well as companies engaged in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and other corporate and commercial transactions. The Firm has particular sector expertise in infrastructure, financial services (banking, capital markets, insurance), power, oil & gas, mining and industry.
11 to 50 staff
Neal Advocates
At Neal Advocates, we’re more than legal professionals—we’re compassionate problem solvers. With a focus on people, we navigate complex legal terrain to empower our clients. Our specialties span family law, business law, civil litigation, gender law, governance law, land law, trust and estates, intellectual property law, health law, energy law, elder law, labor and employment law, cybersecurity law, and refugee law. Whether it’s safeguarding your business, advocating for justice, or supporting vulnerable populations, we’re here, committed to making a positive impact—one case at a time. Join us in making a difference—one client, one life at a time.
11 to 50 staff
Osh Advocates
OSH Advocates is a leading Corporate Law Firm in Uganda. Your Success is Our Mission
11 to 50 staff
Shonubi, Musoke & Co. Advocates
Shonubi, Musoke & Co. Advocates is one of the largest law firms in Uganda and enjoys a consistent top tier ranking from reputable international publications Chambers & Partners, IFLR and Legal 500. Founded in 1987, we have developed a specialized practice with core capabilities in all fields of corporate and commercial law. We are proud to have maintained our market dominance in advising on all aspects of corporate and commercial matters including banking and finance; energy and infrastructure, oil and gas and general regulation, mergers and acquisitions as well as other areas of legal practice. Our practical and cost effective legal approach to Clients’ matters has earned us numerous client commendations. We enjoy a presence in the Republic of Burundi and continue to benefit from our strategic alliance with global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. The firm equally benefits from its relationships with other regional and international practices.
11 to 50 staff
Sm & Co. Advocates
SM & Co. Advocates is one of the largest law firms in Uganda and enjoys a consistent top tier ranking from reputable international publications Chambers & Partners, IFLR and Legal 500. Founded in 1987, we have developed a specialized practice with core capabilities in all fields of corporate and commercial law. We are proud to have maintained our market dominance in advising on all aspects of corporate and commercial matters including banking and finance; energy and infrastructure, oil and gas and general regulation, mergers and acquisitions as well as other areas of legal practice. Our practical and cost effective legal approach to Clients’ matters has earned us numerous client commendations. We enjoy a presence in the Republic of Burundi and continue to benefit from our strategic alliance with global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. The firm equally benefits from its relationships with other regional and international practices.
11 to 50 staff
