Celer Advocates

Celer Advocates is a distinguished commercial and corporate law firm based in Uganda, offering specialized services across various sectors. The firm's core competencies encompass banking and finance, insolvency and financial restructuring, taxation, energy and infrastructure, private equity, donor fund management, compliance and risk management, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. This comprehensive expertise enables Celer Advocates to handle both non-contentious transactions and complex litigation effectively.

Established in 2019, Celer Advocates has rapidly built a reputation for delivering accurate and prudent legal advice aimed at promoting clients' business growth. The firm's vision is to become a leading law firm in the region, providing quality legal services in its areas of practice. With a commitment to integrity, professional excellence, commitment, and respect, Celer Advocates has successfully handled numerous cases, earning the trust of a diverse clientele.

Located at Plot 10, Luthuli Drive, Bugolobi, Kampala, Celer Advocates operates Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The firm is dedicated to understanding the unique nature and operations of each client's business, adopting a practical, thorough, and efficient approach to meet their specific legal needs. This client-centric strategy ensures that Celer Advocates remains a trusted partner for businesses seeking comprehensive legal solutions in Uganda and beyond.

About Celer Advocates

Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Corporate & Commercial

Energy, Environment & ESG

Employment & Labor

Intellectual Property

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Celer Advocates offers comprehensive banking and financial advisory services, assisting clients with a wide range of financial products such as asset finance, corporate and investment-grade lending, acquisition finance, project infrastructure finance, real estate finance, restructuring and insolvency, trade, commodities and export finance, and financial regulatory advice. Their team of banking and finance lawyers combines deep product expertise with innovative solutions, often incorporating complex financing techniques to address the evolving economic, political, and regulatory landscape in Uganda. By providing direct insight into sophisticated financial markets, they enable clients to anticipate issues, manage risks, and achieve their business objectives.

Investment

Securities

Financial Services Regulation

Tax Increment Financing

Project Finance

Structured Finance

Acquisition / Leveraged Finance

Debt Capital Markets

Equity Capital Markets

Sustainable Finance

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Funds & Asset Management

Corporate & Commercial

Celer Advocates offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, assisting clients with non-contentious transactions and complex litigation. Their practice areas include banking and finance, insolvency and financial restructuring, taxation, energy and infrastructure, private equity, donor fund management, compliance and risk management, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. The firm is committed to understanding clients' business operations to provide practical, thorough, and efficient legal solutions that promote business growth.

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

Energy, Environment & ESG

Celer Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in the Energy and Infrastructure sector, guiding clients through the entire lifecycle of energy projects. Their expertise encompasses power and utilities, transmission and distribution, carbon capture and storage, oil and gas, and climate change. The firm assists clients with regulatory processes, including filing notices for intended energy projects, obtaining necessary permits and licenses from the Electricity Regulatory Authority, and representing clients before the Electricity Disputes Tribunal and the High Court. Additionally, Celer Advocates supports investors in securing prospecting licenses from the Geological Survey and Mines Department, ensuring compliance and facilitating successful project implementation.

Environmental Law & Compliance

Oil, Gas & Energy

ESG Advisory & Compliance

Climate Change Law

Renewable & Alternative Energy

Energy Regulatory Law

Water Law

Mining Law

Employment & Labor

Celer Advocates offers comprehensive employment and labor law services, assisting clients with matters such as employment litigation, employee relations, collective actions, labor disputes, occupational safety, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, and wage and hour issues. Their attorneys provide consulting, risk management, and training services to address a broad spectrum of workplace matters. They represent clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

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

Celer Advocates offers specialized legal services in intellectual property, assisting clients with the identification, protection, and commercialization of their intellectual assets. Their expertise encompasses trademark registration and management, copyright protection, and industrial design registration. The firm also provides guidance on drafting licensing, assignment, franchising, and technology transfer agreements, enabling clients to effectively capitalize on their intellectual property. Additionally, Celer Advocates conducts portfolio audits to uncover potential risks and enhance the value of clients' intellectual assets. In enforcement and litigation, they represent clients in cases of infringement, counterfeiting, and passing off before civil and criminal courts, as well as handling domain name disputes and collaborating with customs authorities for border enforcement. Their goal is to safeguard clients' intellectual property while maximizing its commercial potential.

Patent

Trademark

Art & Cultural Property Law

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