How do I get my money back?

I am seeking legal advice regarding a dispute involving a [company removed]-registered private company and one of its directors. I am a foreign investor and was not resident in Uganda at the time of the transaction.

In 2025, I entered into a business and investment arrangement with the company and paid a total of USD 20,000 pursuant to a Share Transfer Agreement. The funds were remitted through bank transfer and international money transfer, and receipt was acknowledged by the company’s director.

Despite payment and my performance under the arrangement:
• The obligations under the agreement were not fulfilled.
• I was never issued a share certificate.
• I did not receive written confirmation that my name was entered into the register of members.
• To the best of my knowledge, the share transfer was never perfected in accordance with the Companies Act requirements.

Subsequently, I formally communicated my intention to exit the company and requested a refund of the invested funds. This exit was acknowledged, and discussions occurred through the company’s legal representatives regarding a possible resolution.

However:
• No refund has been made to date.
• No agreed payment timelines were honored.
• The company continues to retain the funds without lawful justification.
• Non-payment was later attributed to the absence of future funding, although the agreement was not contingent on third-party financing.

I have prepared a consolidated evidence package that includes:
• A timeline of events,
• The executed Share Transfer Agreement,
• Proof of all payments,
• Message correspondence confirming receipt of funds and delays, and
• Email correspondence involving the company’s advocates.

I have also submitted a confidential complaint to [company removed] and am awaiting their response.

I would appreciate your guidance on:
• Remedies available where a share transfer was not completed or registered,
• Recovery of funds paid under such circumstances,
• Potential claims arising from breach of contract and director conduct, and
• Whether regulatory or criminal escalation would be appropriate if the matter remains unresolved.

Please let me know if you require any additional information to assess this