Muwema & Co. Advocates & Solicitors is a full-service law firm based in Kampala, Uganda, established in 1998. The firm comprises four partners, associates, and legal assistants, offering comprehensive legal services across various practice areas. Over the past two decades, Muwema & Co. has built a reputation for successfully handling complex and groundbreaking cases, significantly contributing to the development of jurisprudence and legal practice in Uganda.

The firm's expertise spans multiple domains, including commercial law, intellectual property law, tax law, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and banking and finance. In commercial law, Muwema & Co. provides services such as company formation, drafting and analyzing both local and multinational commercial contracts, partnerships, business asset acquisition and disposal, company shareholding, capitalization, management and restructuring, debt collection, receivership, commercial litigation, and company legal audits. Their approach is client-centric, focusing on understanding the unique needs of each client to deliver tailored legal solutions.

Client service at Muwema & Co. is characterized by professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to achieving results. The firm takes the time to study and understand clients' businesses, industries, and operating environments, ensuring accurate diagnosis of legal and business needs. This dedication has attracted a diverse clientele, including both local and international banks, corporations, and individuals seeking reliable and effective legal counsel in Uganda.

About Muwema & Co Advocates & Solicitors
Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Muwema & Co. Advocates & Solicitors offers comprehensive legal services in banking and finance law, encompassing areas such as asset finance, asset management, banking, finance and securities disputes, financial services regulation, general lending, leveraged finance, real estate finance and workouts, micro-finance and social investments, restructuring, and securitization. The firm provides counsel on complex corporate finance, syndicated, and project finance transactions, serving both local and international banks, including Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Finance Trust Bank, and National Bank of Commerce. Additionally, the firm handles litigation arising from banking and finance matters and offers regulatory advice to banks and financial institutions in Uganda.
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

Intellectual Property

Muwema & Co. Advocates & Solicitors offers comprehensive intellectual property services, including registration, litigation, and enforcement of all aspects of IP. The firm has a dedicated department that handles these matters, ensuring clients' intellectual property rights are protected. Partner Friday Roberts Kagoro leads the legal support team in enforcement and raid actions, coordinating with law enforcement to apprehend offenders and seize counterfeit goods. Founding Partner Fred Muwema is a member of the International Trademark Association and has been involved in significant IP litigation, including a landmark case against Facebook in 2016 concerning anonymous defamation on social media. The firm's expertise extends to advising on trademark registration, emphasizing the importance of protecting business identities through proper legal channels.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Muwema & Co. Advocates & Solicitors offers comprehensive litigation services, adeptly handling complex and groundbreaking cases that have significantly influenced Uganda's legal landscape. Their experienced attorneys specialize in diverse areas of corporate and commercial law, providing strategic legal representation tailored to each client's unique needs. The firm's commitment to understanding clients' businesses and industries enables them to effectively diagnose legal challenges and deliver trusted, reliable counsel.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Muwema & Co. Advocates & Solicitors offers comprehensive commercial law services, assisting clients with company formation, drafting and analyzing both local and multinational commercial contracts, partnerships, business asset acquisition and disposal, company shareholding, capitalization, management and restructuring, debt collection, receivership, commercial litigation, and company legal audits. Their team of experienced corporate law practitioners, some of whom are also business professionals, provides practical and innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Corporate & Commercial

Muwema & Co. Advocates & Solicitors offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, including company formation, drafting and analysis of both local and multinational commercial contracts, partnerships, business asset acquisition and disposal, company shareholding, capitalization, management and restructuring, debt collection, receivership, commercial litigation, and company legal audits. The firm's approach is client-centric and practical, enabling them to effectively handle complex and high-profile transactions.
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

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