Mugalula & Omalla Advocates

Mugalula & Omalla Advocates is a Kampala-based law firm focused on employment and labour law, real estate and matrimonial property, corporate and tax advisory, foreign investment and commercial litigation. The firm positions itself as a specialist practice delivering practical, results-oriented legal services to employers, employees, investors and private clients across Uganda.

The firm’s reputation is supported by its leadership and published work. Partner John Mugalula is the author of practice-focused texts on employment and matrimonial property law and was shortlisted in the African Legal Awards 2021 in employment-law categories. Omalla Deogratious leads the firm’s litigation and dispute-resolution work, giving the practice a balance of advisory and courtroom experience.

The firm emphasizes timely, pragmatic advice and reduced turnaround time for client instructions, tailoring solutions to the specific needs of employers, investors and families. Mugalula & Omalla Advocates routinely handles advisory work, transactional matters and contested disputes, with a particular focus on employment compliance, property transactions and commercial structuring.