MESA Advocates

MESA Advocates is a specialized full-service law firm in Uganda, combining a well-established dispute resolution, business and trade law practice that helps clients overcome legal complexities and build solutions.

Registered and commenced operations in Uganda in 2015, the firm rebranded to MESA Advocates in 2022 bringing onboard more partners with diverse specialized skill sets to provide world-class, multi-disciplinary legal services and build solid, long-term mutually beneficial relationships.

The team is dedicated to superior client service and professionalism, with a collaborative and responsive approach that delivers practical guidance and measurable results for businesses, institutions and individuals.

About MESA Advocates

Founded in 2015

Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Banking & Finance

Real Estate

Employment & Labor

Intellectual Property

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

MESA Advocates provides corporate and commercial advisory, governance, contract negotiation, and transactional support, drawing on extensive experience with corporate stakeholders to help clients structure deals, navigate regulatory requirements, and achieve 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

Banking & Finance

MESA Advises on banking and financing transactions, negotiates and drafts secured lending documents, and supports lenders and borrowers through regulatory compliance and risk management.

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

Real Estate

MESA assists with development and acquisition of real estate, financing and leasing arrangements, and compliance with land and property regulations, helping clients manage risk and execute complex transactions.

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

MESA guides employers and employees on wage and hour issues, labor compliance, workforce restructurings, and dispute resolution, aiming to minimize disruption and protect business interests.

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

MESA handles IP acquisition, protection, licensing and enforcement strategies, advising on brand protection, patent and trademark matters, and commercialization opportunities.

Patent

Trademark

Art & Cultural Property Law

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