Criminal Law
The firm defends clients put on criminal trials in the High Court and a cross section of Magistrates’ Courts within Kampala. The firm’s attorneys also consider, on a case by case basis, upcountry representations. The firm’s attorneys have represented clients charged at the nation’s anti-corruption court with remarkable success for its clients. The firm’s attorneys […]
Public Private Partnerships
PPPs are governed by the Public Private Partnerships Act, 2015. This Law puts in place structures for the regulation and management of PPPs in Uganda. At JByamukama & Co. Advocates, we provide advice and solutions to clients seeking to undertake PPPs in different areas. We offer advice throughout the whole process from start to finish […]
Non-Profit Organisation
At JByamukama & Co. Advocates, we work with international and local non-profit and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) in many areas. We offer advice to these organisations on a wide array of matters which include, but are not limited to; management of grants, board representation, registration and formation, procurement and renewal of the necessary permits and licenses […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms were created to save client’s time, money and enter into an amicable agreement. These mechanisms which include arbitration, mediation and negotiation do away with unnecessary litigation by promoting out of court settlements. At JByamukama & Co. Advocates, we take pride in a proactive approach towards resolving conflicts in a favorable and […]
Corporate Advisory Services
At JByamukama & Co. Advocates, we are aware that business and commerce drive the economy, and thereby strive to perform exceptionally well in this field. We have well trained and diligent advocates who specialize in the field of commercial transactions which are broken down below: INTERNATIONAL TRADE This involves the registration, establishment and maintenance of […]
Real Estate and Conveyancing
One of the most profitable areas of business and investment in Uganda today is the Real Estate sector. Due to its importance, at JByamukama & Co. Advocates, we have a department committed solely to Real Estate and Conveyancing. We undertake due diligence and handle all types of land transactions including; mortgages, charges, purchases, sales, leases, […]
Employment and Labour Law
Uganda’s employment law is constantly changing and requires an advocate to keep updating themselves with the legal developments in the field. JByamukama & Co. Advocates provides advice on drafting and review of human resource policy manuals, employment and service contracts, and restrictive and confidentiality agreements. We also handle pension matters, employer and employee representation in […]
Practice Areas
Civil & Commercial Litigation
The advocates at JByamukama & Co. Advocates have impressive experience in litigation and have handled a variety of successful cases for our clients in all matters of civil and contractual disputes and torts. Our advocates are thorough, principled, loyal, creative and knowledgeable on a wide range of civil and commercial matters. We represent our clients […]
New Regulations on Money Lending
In 2016, Uganda reformed its laws by the enactment of the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, 2016 (the Act). The purpose of the Act was to legitimize and build confidence in microfinance institutions (SACCOS, self-help groups, non-deposit taking, and community-based microfinance institutions) and money lenders who had for a long time remained outside […]