Frederick Francis & Associates Advocates

Frederick Francis & Associates Advocates, established in February 1999 and based in Kampala, Uganda, is a boutique law firm specializing in dispute resolution, commercial, and corporate law. The firm offers comprehensive legal services, including corporate law and practice, insurance law, labor and employment law, and transportation law with a focus on aviation. Their expertise extends to advising both local and international clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, such as business and corporate law, financial institutions law, air transport and aviation law, legal policy, and advocacy work aimed at strengthening private sector competitiveness, as well as general contract and conveyance matters.

The firm's team comprises highly experienced and motivated legal professionals committed to delivering services to the highest ethical standards. The team includes three partners, one senior associate, two associates, and three administrative and support staff. Notable members include Frederick Ochieng-Obbo, who specializes in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, commercial law, company secretarial services, and construction; Lydia Ochieng-Obbo, with expertise in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, financial institutions law and practice, labor and employment law, and policy research and advocacy; and Sarah Babirye Lubega, focusing on contract and mercantile law, financial institutions law and practice, labor and employment law, and property law and conveyance.

Frederick Francis & Associates Advocates is dedicated to providing efficient and effective legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. The firm actively participates in the Uganda Law Society's Pro Bono scheme, offering legal services to indigent parties referred by the Society. Additionally, the firm operates its own pro bono initiatives, assisting individuals unfairly disinherited or dispossessed in estate disputes and supporting various NGOs engaged in community projects. This commitment to social responsibility underscores the firm's dedication to ethical practice and community engagement.