H&G Advocates, formerly Kateera & Kagumire Advocates, is a longstanding Ugandan commercial law firm renowned for its depth of experience in corporate and business matters. With a lineage dating to 1903, the firm has earned recognition for transactional excellence, robust dispute resolution, and a diverse client base that includes banks, developers and entrepreneurs. Through its association with TAG Alliances, H&G Advocates extends cross-border capabilities while maintaining a firm grounding in Uganda's regulatory environment.

Known for a client focused approach, H&G Advocates provides timely, practical legal guidance and meticulous risk management across complex deals and contentious matters. The firm combines senior partner oversight with efficient teams to deliver proactive advisory, precise drafting, due diligence and clear recommendations to support compliant growth and sustainable operations.

From its roots in corporate law and real estate, the firm offers a broad practice footprint including Corporate & Commercial, Employment & Labor, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes and Real Estate. H&G Advocates supports clients through formation and governance, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, IP protection, property transactions and dispute resolution.

About H & G Advocates (Formerly Kateera & Kagumire Advocates)

Founded in 1903

40 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

H&G Advocates provides end to end corporate and commercial services including entity formation, governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contract drafting and negotiation, and regulatory compliance for Ugandan and regional client needs. The team emphasizes structured deal analysis, due diligence, and risk mitigation, delivering clear guidance that supports growth and sustainable business operations.
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

Employment & Labor

The firm advises on employment contracts, compliance with Ugandan labor laws, workforce restructurings, dispute avoidance, and representation in labor disputes, providing pragmatic strategies to minimize risk while preserving productive employer and employee 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

H&G Advocates handles trademark and copyright matters, brand protection, IP licensing and enforcement, and IT-related issues, advising on registration strategies, licensing agreements, and enforcement options in Uganda and across Africa as needed.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

The team represents clients in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution methods, handling matters from pleadings to judgments and advising on strategies that balance legal objectives with cost and timelines.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Real Estate

The firm assists with real estate transactions including conveyancing, title due diligence, leasing, financing and development agreements, and related dispute resolution, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements and secure robust property interests.
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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