We are recognized as a leading law firm in corporate and commercial law in Uganda by international directories such as Legal 500, IFLR 1000 as well as Chambers & Partners. We have been involved in some of the largest and most complex deals in corporate mergers and acquisitions in Uganda and East Africa. Our M&A and Joint Venture team has developed deep insight into the challenges facing businesses and is skilled at crafting innovative and effective solutions for mergers and acquisitions. We offer comprehensive support on all types of commercial contracts within a regulatory framework, collaborating closely with our specialized industry and business teams. Our integrated expertise in finance, taxation, competition, regulation, and employment law enables us to deliver strategic value in corporate restructuring and commercial agreements.
Our corporate and commercial practice advises a wide range of companies, including SMEs and start-ups. We also have a strong track record in navigating competition law issues, which can often determine the success of M&A deals. We have also secured competition clearances in high-stakes cases frequently requiring sophisticated and strategic engagement with competition regulators under tight deadlines. We have served as legal counsel for both acquirers and target companies, providing guidance on the legal, regulatory, and tax dimensions of complex cross-border transactions. What sets us apart is our deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and the markets in which they operate, combined with our ability to effectively represent their interests before regulatory authorities.
RECENT DEALS
- We were local Counsel to Platinum Equity on its US$ 2BN acquisition of Johnson & Johnson’s blood monitoring glucose business by Platinum Equity providing regulatory and transactional advice; competition advice, employment advice
- Acted as Ugandan Counsel to Dyer and Blair Investment Bank on its proposed disposal of its retail business in Uganda to another regulated entity which included regulatory and corporate advice, tax and employment; capital markets advice.
- We advised a leading international food services and facilities management company and a Ugandan company on its Joint Venture arrangements with respect to the Tilenga project which advice included Joint venture documentation, regulatory compliance, and local content advice.
- We acted for Schlumberger Oilfield on its contractual obligations and liability under a Joint Venture arrangement with a company operating in Uganda and South Sudan.
- Acted as legal adviser to FACTS East Africa BV, a leading supply chain finance company on its corporate re – organization by way of a group transfer of shares, issuances of additional shares and subsequent debt – equity conversions with respect to existing shareholder loans. We also advised on the corporate re –alignment of the subsidiary operations with the Holdco which included tax advice to ensure minimum tax exposure.
- We represented Uganda Securities Exchange on its proposed set – up of a Small Medium Enterprise “SME” focused fund. Our advice entailed regulatory, corporate and tax advice including advice on the domicile of the fund i.e. onshore or offshore for tax efficiency purposes.
- Acted as legal advisor to Chemiphar Uganda Limited, a leading international “Belac” credited laboratory on an equity investment by Pearl Capital Partners through its Yield Fund and Abi Trust Fund
- Acted for a leading Private Hospital in Uganda on a sharia compliant financing from a fund based in the United Arab Emirates.
