Capital Markets

The Firm has proven practical working experience in capital markets and securities law of both local and a number of international capital markets. Advisory and other legal work undertaken in these areas includes:

• Regulatory work including regulation of the establishment and operation of stock exchanges, brokers, financial advisors and other intermediaries by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
• Regulation of banking and non-banking financial institutions by Bank of Uganda under the Financial Institutions Act 2004.
• Listing of companies, IPOs, bonds etc on the Uganda Stock Exchange.
• Prospectus and other disclosures requirements.

Commercial Litigation

The commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) section handles all aspects of mainstream commercial litigation and ADR work including arbitration work. The section is headed by Absalom Mubangizi who has many years of commercial litigation and ADR experience. Diverse litigation and ADR work is undertaken by the firm in Magistrates courts, the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme. The majority of the work undertaken in this area relates to major contract disputes arising from road construction and other major projects, banking, insurance and other commercial law practice areas.

Corporate Law

All company law related work is handled by the Firm including the following:

• Company Incorporation/Registration.
• Company secretarial work.
• Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Liquidations and Receiverships.
• Company Restructuring.
• Debt Recovery.
• Bankruptcy.

International Transactions

The Firm handles significant legal work involving international transactions. These include:

• International Mergers and Acquisitions.
• International Privatisations.
• International Corporate Restructuring.
• Joint Ventures and other Investments.

Employment/Labor Practice

The firm undertakes work in Employment/Labour Law. The firm has represented several clients in a number of labour disputes filed in both the district labour offices and courts of law. Some of these cases have been resolved through negotiated settlements while others have been resolved through litigation. The firm has also provided legal advice to several clients on matters relating to employment law.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property rights protection through trade mark, design and patent registration and copyright is a key area of our commercial law practice. Work undertaken by the firm in this area includes objections and appeals against trade mark applications as well as litigation.

Trusts and Pensions Law

The firm’s trusts and pensions law practice is led by Patrick G. Barugahare who practised as a specialist trusts and pensions lawyer in Australia for over 10 years. Work undertaken in this area includes legal advisory for trustees, fund managers, fund administrators, fund custodians, brokers and other service providers including preparation and settlement of trust deeds and other legal documents for retirement benefit schemes, family trusts and estate planning.

Land Transactions

All aspects of land transactions including title searches, conveyancing, caveats, survey and sub-division of land, mortgage preparation and registration, powers of attorney, rental and tenancy agreements, evictions of tenants etc are handled by the firm.