Led by the firm’s Senior Partner, this is our largest and most dynamic department, offering comprehensive corporate and commercial law services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our expertise spans a wide range of areas including banking and finance, capital markets and securities, restructuring and insolvency, as well as corporate mergers and acquisitions. With a strong focus on delivering strategic legal advice and solutions, the department supports clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, executing high-value transactions, and managing corporate transformations. The team’s in-depth industry knowledge and practical approach ensure efficient and effective legal support across all facets of business operations, making it a cornerstone of the firm’s service offering.

As the exclusive Ugandan legal partner of ISFIN—the global Islamic Finance Network covering over 60 countries—our firm has gained significant exposure and business opportunities, particularly from the Arabian Gulf region. This strategic affiliation has strengthened our expertise in Islamic finance and the halal product ecosystem. In recognition of our growing influence in the sector, the Ugandan Government has engaged us to contribute to legislative amendments aimed at introducing Islamic banking into the country’s financial framework, further positioning us at the forefront of banking and finance law in Uganda.

Our firm has a strong track record in Uganda’s energy, oil and gas, mining, and project finance sectors. We advised on a US$500 million hydroelectric dam and continue to represent the country's electricity distribution concessionaire. In oil and gas, we have guided clients from early PSAs to major exploration, production, and transport agreements. Our mining practice includes advising top multinational companies and acting in domestic arbitration. We also support major infrastructure initiatives, such as police barracks construction, railway developments, and the Kalangala Infrastructure Services Project, covering transport, renewable energy, and water access. Our deep sector expertise and strong government relationships position us as trusted legal advisers on complex, high-value transactions.

The firm’s litigation department, overseen by litigation partner, Mr. Nicholas Mwasame, handles a broad range of litigation matters. We routinely represent our clients in general corporate & commercial litigation. We also act for our clients in specialized litigation in land disputes, construction litigation, environmental litigation, and tax disputes. We represent our clients in alternative dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation, and negotiations. In many cases we advise and counsel clients before a litigation process starts.

We provide comprehensive legal services in employment and industrial relations law, advising both individuals and companies on matters such as fair terminations, employment rights, and labour disputes. Our expertise covers employment contracts, redundancies, restructuring, pension schemes, trade unions, and compensation. We also handle employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, secondments, management agreements, and tax obligations. With extensive experience in employment litigation, contract negotiation, and corporate structuring, our team remains responsive to evolving labour laws. Additionally, we have led notable public interest cases in the employment sector.

We provide comprehensive legal advisory on intellectual property rights, including applications for copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Our expertise spans copyright law, franchising, licensing, confidentiality, internet law (domain names, e-commerce, websites), trademark law, trade secrets, and technology transfers. We also handle transactions involving IP rights such as assignments, renewals, and transfers. Additionally, we represent clients in intellectual property litigation, including passing-off and enforcement cases. Our key practice areas include trademark registration, copyright protection, ISO certification, and patent protection, ensuring full-spectrum support for safeguarding intellectual assets.