M-Smith Advocates is a Kampala based law firm in Uganda founded in 2013 by managing partner Masari Aim Smith. From its offices at Tirupati Mazima Mall in Kabalagala, the firm advises domestic and international clients on both contentious and transactional matters across key sectors of the Ugandan economy.

The team handles complex work in energy, mining and mineral resources, intellectual property, real estate, employment and labor, immigration, insurance, arbitration, and litigation. Matters highlighted on the firm’s platform include advising on petroleum and mining licensing and project documentation, managing intellectual property portfolios with ARIPO registrations and enforcement, and executing end to end conveyancing and land transactions for investors, developers, and property owners.

The firm’s client service model emphasizes practical solutions, disciplined due diligence, and clear communication. Lawyers are available for online and in person consultations, provide policy reviews and training where needed, and focus on efficient dispute resolution through arbitration or court proceedings while aligning strategy with each client’s commercial objectives and timelines.

About M-Smith Advocates

Founded in 2013


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

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Energy, Environment & ESG

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

Intellectual Property

M-Smith Advocates builds and protects IP portfolios for businesses in technology, media, healthcare, finance, education, and consumer sectors. The practice handles trademark and patent filings, renewals, ARIPO registrations, anti counterfeiting measures, licensing and franchising agreements, and IP due diligence. The team enforces and defends rights in infringement and unfair competition matters and advises on data privacy, trade secrets, and social media policies to help clients commercialize innovation while managing risk.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Real Estate

The firm executes substantial conveyancing and real estate litigation work, supporting purchases, sales, mortgages, charges, leases, transfers, and management issues. Lawyers conduct title due diligence, prepare and register instruments, manage caveats and mortgages, and advise foreign and local investors and developers on project due diligence. The team also acts for construction companies and landlords on property management mandates and dispute resolution connected to development and tenancy matters.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

The employment team represents employers and individuals in the full spectrum of labor issues, including drafting and structuring employment agreements, defending claims before Labour Officers, the Industrial Court, and other courts, and advising on outsourcing, benefits, discrimination, and workers compensation. The firm reviews and updates HR manuals to align with Ugandan law and best practices, conducts periodic compliance audits, and guides clients through restructuring and redundancies during mergers, acquisitions, or efficiency programs.
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 assists companies and individuals with timely immigration solutions, including processing entry and work permits, residence permits, dependents passes, and passports. Lawyers provide advisory support on immigration compliance, prepare documentation, conduct due diligence, and coordinate with authorities so that clients can relocate talent, expand operations, and travel for business with minimal disruption.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

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