Signum Advocates

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Established in 2014, Signum Advocates is a modern and innovative business law firm based in Kampala, Uganda. The firm is dedicated to nurturing growth and providing peace of mind to its clients, positioning itself as the preferred corporate firm of choice. Signum Advocates offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including corporate and commercial law, litigation and dispute resolution, international arbitration, and tax advisory and dispute resolution. The firm's approach is characterized by its ability to handle highly complex and emerging areas of law with unparalleled breadth and excellence.

The firm's team comprises experienced lawyers with diverse expertise, enabling them to deliver high-quality work promptly and professionally. Managing Partner Ian Mutibwa, who leads the Tax, Banking, and Finance teams, brings over a decade of experience from both Ugandan and UK legal practices. Partner Alex Matovu, a co-founder of the firm, specializes in corporate and commercial law, advising on private equity, corporate finance, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. Partner Gerald Batanda heads the Litigation and Dispute Resolution teams, representing clients in various courts and international arbitration frameworks. This collective expertise ensures that Signum Advocates can effectively address a wide array of legal matters for its clients.

Signum Advocates is committed to building strong relationships based on trust, communication, and respect. The firm emphasizes innovation by staying abreast of new technologies, legal developments, and market trends to provide the best solutions for its clients. This dedication to excellence and client satisfaction has earned Signum Advocates recognition, including being ranked among the top 70 law firms in Uganda by Public Opinions International for the 2020/2021 period. The firm's philosophy of adding value beyond legal advice underscores its commitment to meeting the ever-changing, unique, and diverse needs of its clients.

Sobre Signum Advocates

Fundado em 2014

Áreas de prática

Corporativo e Comercial

Banca e Finanças

Emprego e Trabalho

Imobiliário

Mídia, tecnologia e telecomunicações

Idiomas falados

English

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Áreas de prática

Corporativo e Comercial

Signum Advocates' Corporate and Commercial practice offers a comprehensive suite of services, including corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, capital markets, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm's lawyers deliver cost-effective, tailored, and innovative solutions, enabling clients to achieve their business objectives. Their extensive experience and client-centric approach have earned them recognition as the "Corporate Team of the Year 2021" by the Uganda Law Society Awards.

Administrativo

Almirantado e Marítimo

Agricultura

Antitruste

Aviação

Registro de Empresa

Contrato

Diligência prévia

Franquia

Jogos

Contrato Governamental

Licenciamento

Fusões e Aquisições

Transporte

Capital de risco

Direito da Cannabis

Organizações sem fins lucrativos e instituições de caridade

Direito do Comércio Internacional

Relações Governamentais e Lobby

Capital privado

Governança Corporativa

Sanções e Controles de Exportação

Banca e Finanças

Signum Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in banking and finance, assisting financial institutions, borrowers, and investors with regulatory compliance, lending transactions, debt restructuring, and project financing. The firm's team includes Managing Partner Ian Mutibwa, who leads the Banking and Finance practice, bringing over a decade of experience from roles at KPMG East Africa and Shonubi Musoke & Co. Advocates. Partner Alex Matovu, a co-founder of the firm, specializes in corporate finance, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring, with experience advising clients across sectors such as banking, telecom, technology, real estate, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and agribusiness. Senior Associate Rachael K. Kembabazi contributes to the practice with her expertise in corporate finance and tax advisory, having advised on significant mergers and acquisitions, including Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited's acquisition of International Air Ambulance's insurance business. The firm's multidisciplinary team delivers high-quality, timely, and professional services tailored to the unique needs of clients in the banking and finance sector.

Investimento

Valores mobiliários

Regulação de Serviços Financeiros

Financiamento por Incremento de Impostos

Financiamento de Projetos

Financiamento Estruturado

Aquisição / Financiamento Alavancado

Mercados de Capitais de Dívida

Mercado de Capitais de Ações

Finanças Sustentáveis

Parcerias Público-Privadas (PPP)

Gestão de Fundos e Ativos

Emprego e Trabalho

Signum Advocates' Employment and Pensions Practice is recognized as a leading employment-specialized practice in Uganda, offering comprehensive services to both domestic and international clients to ensure compliance with the evolving labor law landscape. Their services encompass drafting and reviewing employment documentation, including customized human resource policies, employee handbooks, and various employment agreements. They provide advisory on labor law compliance, addressing local content obligations, workplace investigations, discipline management, employee benefits, and termination procedures. The firm also offers in-house training on employment-related issues and represents clients in labor and industrial relations disputes before various legal bodies. Notable clients include the Association for Strengthening Agriculture in East and Central Africa Region (ASARECA), Africa Global Logistics, and Finance Trust Bank Limited.

Direitos Trabalhistas

Contratação e Demissão

Discriminação no Emprego

Direito do Trabalho

Pensão

Aposentadoria

Assédio Sexual

Segurança Social

Salários e Horas

Rescisão Indevida

Denunciante e Qui Tam

Benefícios Trabalhistas e Remuneração Executiva

Imobiliário

Signum Advocates offers comprehensive legal support in real estate and construction, assisting clients with property acquisitions, leasing agreements, development projects, zoning and land use matters, and construction contracts. Their experienced team navigates the complexities of real estate and construction laws to protect clients' interests and ensure successful outcomes.

Imóveis Comerciais

Habitação, Construção e Desenvolvimento

Execução hipotecária

Uso do Solo e Zoneamento

Senhorio e Inquilino

Hipoteca

Diligência prévia imobiliária

Contratos e Negociações Imobiliárias

Corretagem

Transferência de propriedade

Mídia, tecnologia e telecomunicações

Signum Advocates offers specialized legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecoms sectors, providing clients with comprehensive support in areas such as data protection, privacy, and technology-related legal matters. The firm's team includes professionals like Associate Joel R. Mucunguzi, who holds certificates in Introduction to Corporate Finance and Fundamentals of Credit from the Corporate Finance Institute, and supports practice areas including Technology and Telecoms. This expertise enables Signum Advocates to deliver tailored legal solutions that address the unique challenges faced by clients in these rapidly evolving industries.

Publicidade e Marketing

Biotecnologia

Direito Digital, Privacidade de Dados e Proteção de Dados

Fintech

Tecnologia da Informação

Mídia e Entretenimento

Terceirização

Transações de Tecnologia

Telecomunicações e Radiodifusão

Direito Desportivo

Direito do Comércio Eletrônico e da Internet

Direito Espacial

Centro de Dados e Infraestrutura Digital

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