Corporate & Commercial
Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in corporate and commercial law, assisting clients with company management and operations, contracts, employment, real estate, conveyancing, regulatory compliance, due diligence, intellectual property, and adherence to international corporate governance principles. The firm's expertise extends to banking and finance, providing innovative financing strategies for creditors, borrowers, and other stakeholders, and advising on domestic loan, debt, equity, capital, credit, and lease transactions. Additionally, they counsel foreign and local companies on cross-border transactions, including joint ventures, strategic alliances, agency relationships, international distribution and sales, franchising, project finance, and intellectual property licensing.
Banking & Finance
Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in banking and finance, assisting clients such as financial institutions, corporate borrowers, project sponsors, and developers with domestic loan, debt, equity, capital, credit, and lease transactions. The firm specializes in structuring innovative and pragmatic financing strategies to help clients achieve their goals. Their expertise includes advising on letters of credit and security instruments like mortgages, debentures, and guarantees, as well as conducting legal audits for financiers and managing debt collection and recovery for local and international banks and financial institutions.
Real Estate
Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in real estate, assisting both local and international clients with land acquisition, contract drafting, tenancy agreements, property registry searches, ownership transfers, caveat lodging, leasing, subleasing, commercial and residential lettings, mortgages, subdivisions, land use, compulsory acquisition, and compensation matters. Their experienced team ensures clients navigate the complexities of property transactions efficiently, providing tailored solutions to secure and maximize real estate investments.
Energy, Environment & ESG
Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in energy, infrastructure, and construction law, assisting clients with licensing, contract management, joint ventures, and legal audits. The firm ensures compliance with Uganda's employment and labor laws, drafts and reviews construction contracts adhering to International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) standards, and represents clients in disputes before courts and arbitration tribunals. Additionally, they provide counsel on power generation, mining, and transportation projects, staying updated on legislative and regulatory changes to ensure clients' adherence to Uganda's laws.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications sectors, focusing on intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights. The firm assists clients with registration, renewal, licensing, technology transfer agreements, and litigation related to these areas. Additionally, they provide counsel on foreign investment, commercial and corporate law, and banking, ensuring clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape effectively.
Intellectual Property
Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates offers comprehensive intellectual property services, including legal advice, searches, registrations, renewals, restorations, licensing, assignments, franchising, litigation, anti-counterfeiting actions, management services, and dispute resolution related to brands, industrial designs, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, slogans, logos, and internet domain names. The firm also provides counsel on copyright matters, including identification, registration programs, and examination of moral rights or related issues. Their experienced team assists clients in securing, protecting, preserving, restoring, and renewing trademark rights in Uganda, actively enforcing those rights through litigation and administrative actions. They monitor the Uganda Registration Services Bureau and the Uganda Gazette to promptly notify clients of potentially conflicting trademarks and oppose them if authorized. Their proactive, efficient, and cost-effective approach ensures clients' intellectual property assets are well-protected and leveraged effectively.
Employment & Labor
Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates provides comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting employers with compliance to Uganda's Employment and Labor Laws, as well as Health and Safety Regulations. The firm develops internal rules and regulations to ensure employees understand workplace policies and offers guidance on securing work permits and residence certificates for non-Ugandan employees. They focus on protecting clients' businesses by promoting employee commitment and productivity through performance agreements, non-compete clauses, and tailored employment contracts. The firm also assists in formulating policies on occupational health and safety, harassment, sickness and disability, progressive discipline, corporate compliance, compensation, and termination procedures. With over 20 years of experience, they handle employment disputes through alternative dispute resolution or litigation before Labor Officers, the Industrial Court, or the High Court of Uganda. Additionally, they provide counsel on organizational restructuring, change management, and address claims related to employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, whistle-blower concerns, and corporate governance issues.
Private Client
Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates offers comprehensive legal services tailored to individual clients, encompassing real estate transactions, estate planning, and personal asset management. Their experienced team assists clients in acquiring, registering, and managing property, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. They also provide guidance on estate planning, including drafting wills and trusts, to safeguard clients' assets and ensure their wishes are honored. Additionally, the firm advises on personal asset management strategies, helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes to protect and grow their wealth. By offering personalized solutions, Magezi, Ibale & Co. Advocates ensures that each client's unique needs are met with professionalism and diligence.
