Icon Law, referred to as Icon Advocates & Legal Consultants, is a Ugandan law firm that brings together advocates and legal consultants with substantial experience and qualifications. The firm traces its origins to Muwanguzi & Co. Advocates in 2001 and Kiiza, Tumwesige, Ssemambo Advocates in 2012, which later evolved into Icon Law, positioning the practice to deliver sophisticated legal solutions across the East Africa region. ICON LAW emphasizes competence in corporate and commercial matters, investment and licensing, banking and finance, employment and immigration, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and related capital transactions, as well as litigation and arbitration.

ICON LAW combines partners and legal consultants with more than 25 years of practice alongside younger lawyers whose experience ranges from five to fifteen years, enabling timely and precise guidance on complex matters. The firm maintains a network of affiliated practitioners to deliver seamless quality service across the East Africa region and a commitment to client satisfaction, excellence and efficiency in every engagement.

Icon Law specializes in Corporate & Commercial matters, Banking & Finance, Employment & Labour relations, Immigration, and Lawsuits & Disputes, leveraging deep experience in corporate transactions, investment structuring, licensing, capital markets and dispute resolution. The firm handles cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance and effective representation in litigation and arbitration to secure favorable outcomes for clients in Uganda and the broader region.

About Icon Advocates & Legal Consultants (Icon Law)

Founded in 2012


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Employment & Labor
Immigration
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Icon Law provides robust support for corporate and commercial matters including structuring, due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, mergers and acquisitions, licensing and regulatory compliance, and corporate governance for clients in Uganda and the East Africa region.
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

Banking & Finance

Icon Law advises on banking and finance transactions, regulatory considerations, capital markets, investment and cross-border financing, helping clients secure funding while maintaining compliance.
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

Employment & Labor

Icon Law assists employers and employees with employment and labour relations matters, including compliance with Uganda labor laws, HR policy development, contract drafting and dispute resolution.
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

Icon Law provides immigration advisory to clients, including work permits and visa related matters linked to corporate and cross-border activities.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Lawsuits & Disputes

Icon Law handles civil and commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanisms, delivering timely and practical solutions.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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