AM-ADVOCATES, also known as Amanyire & Mwebaze Advocates, is a Kampala-based law firm offering a broad range of legal services including Employment Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property and general civil litigation. The firm is led by two partners, Justus Amanyire and Richard Mwebaze, who bring extensive practical experience in employment and immigration matters and have advised both local and multinational clients. The firm emphasises client service, high professional standards and integrity, and uses technology to deliver efficient, reliable legal solutions.

AM-ADVOCATES operates a focused immigration and employment practice, advising on Ugandan immigration law, work permit processes and related matters, with leadership drawn from partners who have represented employers, employees and labour unions in complex disputes.

The firm differentiates itself through a client-centric service approach, built on close partner involvement, confidentiality and a commitment to leveraging technology to manage matters and deliver timely outcomes.

About AM-ADVOCATES
Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Immigration
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

AM-ADVOCATES specializes in corporate and commercial law, providing guidance to Ugandan businesses on corporate governance, transactional matters and related disputes, supported by a partner-led team and a practical, results-oriented approach.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Immigration

AM-ADVOCATES advises clients on Ugandan immigration law, processes entry permits and handles immigration cases, drawing on the partners' practical experience with employment and immigration matters.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Employment & Labor

AM-ADVOCATES represents local and multinational companies in complex employment law disputes and serves several labor unions, reflecting deep practical experience in employment and labor relations.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Intellectual Property

AM-ADVOCATES helps clients protect their intellectual property, handles infringement matters and assists registration processes at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, advising on procedures and costs.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

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