Development Law Group (DLG) is a holding entity providing legal and consulting services in Africa. The Group is constituted of two firms offering distinct but related legal services: Development Law Associates (DLA), an Africa wide legal and development consulting practice, and DNgabirano Law Associates & Advocates (DLA Advocates), a highly specialised Non-Profits, Social Impact and For Good Businesses Law Practice in Africa.

DLA Advocates is the pioneer Non-Profits, Social Impact and For Good Businesses specialized legal practice in Africa. The firm is dedicated to providing exclusive and specialized legal assistance to local and international NGOs, philanthropies, foundations, grant making organisations, international development agencies and social enterprises, covering formation and governance, regulatory compliance, taxation, labor and employment, immigration, intellectual property and related areas.

Development Law Group combines legal advisory and representation with arbitration and regulatory compliance to deliver client oriented results. The group is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its ability to find creative solutions to complex legal problems, with a client service approach that emphasizes partnerships and practical outcomes.

About Development Law Group/ DLA Advocates/ DLA

9 people in their team


Practice areas
Energy, Environment & ESG
Employment & Labor
Immigration
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Natural Resources
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law

Employment & Labor

DLA Advocates handles labour, employment and immigration matters for non-profits and social enterprises, including vetting and hiring, drafting and registering HR manuals and contracts, board governance documents, risk assessment, anti-sexual harassment policies, health and safety measures, data protection, and advice on workforce mobility and related regulatory issues.
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

Immigration

The firm provides immigration services as part of its employment offerings, including visa processing and renewals, work permits and passes for temporary staff and dependents, and guidance on dual citizenship and related regulatory considerations.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Real Estate

DLA Advocates advises on all aspects of real estate and land use, including land acquisition, conveyancing, disposition and zoning, resettlement and property management, and offers guidance on green real estate financing and development for non-profits, social enterprises and other clients.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

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