Dentons Advocates represents the Kampala office of the Dentons global law firm. The practice handles corporate and commercial matters, banking and finance, energy, real estate and dispute resolution for Ugandan, regional and international clients, drawing on Dentons' cross-border capabilities and the local market knowledge of Kampala’s lawyers. The team is led by David Mpanga, Chairman and Senior Partner, and Pearl Nyakabwa, Managing Partner, whose guidance supports closely coordinated service with Dentons colleagues across Africa.

Dentons Advocates emphasizes a client service approach that combines an active, effective, and responsive style with international standards. The Uganda team delivers practical, risk-aware advice and maintains close contact with clients to anticipate issues, manage costs and protect reputations, while leveraging Dentons' global platform for cross-border matters.

As the Kampala office emerged in 2019 through a combination with Kyagaba and Otatiina Advocates, Dentons now operates as part of the world\'s largest law firm with a global network of lawyers and resources. This structure enables clients in Uganda to access high-value, cross-border legal services while remaining aligned with local regulatory and market conditions.

About Dentons Advocates

Founded in 2019

25 people in their team


Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Dentons Advocates Uganda provides sophisticated banking and finance advisory led by Pearl Nyakabwa, focusing on corporate lending, project financing, acquisition financing and syndicated lending. The team represents lenders and borrowers, advising on deal structure, cross-border financing and regulatory compliance to mitigate risk and support investment in Uganda and the region.
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

The Kampala office handles complex corporate and commercial matters including structuring, governance, mergers and acquisitions and commercial agreements, drawing on David Mpanga\'s extensive experience in corporate, commercial and projects transactions to deliver practical, deal-ready advice for local and international clients.
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

Real Estate

Dentons Advocates offers guidance on real estate transactions and development projects, asset acquisitions, property financing and related regulatory issues, leveraging knowledge of Uganda\'s real estate markets and cross-border investment opportunities to support clients from initial due diligence through to project completion.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

The firm provides Employment and Labor services addressing Ugandan labor compliance, employment contracts, workforce relations and HR policy matters, helping clients align operations with local regulations and manage people risks in local and regional settings.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

Dentons Advocates delivers Litigation and Dispute Resolution services for commercial disputes, arbitration and regulatory investigations, using Dentons\' global network to support cross-border disputes and enforcement while safeguarding clients\' interests in Uganda.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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