McFord Advocates is a premier Ugandan law firm recognized for handling domestic and cross-border commercial matters with a practical, business oriented approach. The firm advises on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, project finance, and telecommunications and infrastructure related work, reflecting broad experience in complex commercial matters. Established in 2015, the firm has grown into a leading regional practice with a team of experienced lawyers and associates capable of handling large scale transactions.

McFord Advocates has earned a reputation for rigorous advocacy and client focused service across Uganda and the East African region. The firm represents private and public companies from Uganda and abroad, local and international banks, development finance agencies, and non-government organizations in all sectors of the economy. The firm also works as Ugandan counsel for many international law firms and their clients, and provides notary and commissioner services for practical convenience.

McFord Advocates is committed to high quality, accessible client service. Its practice teams offer disciplined project management for large matters, ensure close partner involvement, and maintain transparent communication with clients. The firm also runs an intense one-year pupillage programme that provides training in both litigation and commercial departments, reflecting its investment in clients and the broader legal community.

About McFord Advocates

Founded in 2015


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

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

McFord Advocates provides legal services to corporations and businesses in contract drafting and review, company formation and registration, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm emphasises practical solutions and risk management to support clients' strategic objectives.
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

Intellectual Property

McFord Advocates offers a full range of IP services including trademark registration and protection, patent registration and prosecution, copyright registration and enforcement, and trade secret protection, helping clients safeguard innovations and brands in Uganda and beyond.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Real Estate

The firm handles property acquisition, sale and lease transactions, due diligence, land use planning, zoning and development, financing, and dispute resolution, enabling clients to complete transactions efficiently and secure property rights.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

McFord Advocates provides employment and labor law services covering employment contracts, workplace policies and procedures, employee benefits, labor disputes, and discrimination or harassment claims, advising employers and employees on compliance 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

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