Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Strategic Advocacy for Complex Commercial Disputes

With extensive experience before Uganda's Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and specialized tribunals, we provide robust advocacy aligned with our clients' commercial objectives.

Commercial Disputes Arbitration Mediation Debt Recovery Contract Litigation Tax Appeals

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Comprehensive Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Commercial disputes require not only legal expertise but strategic thinking about business implications. We emphasize strategic dispute resolution, pursuing litigation when necessary but exploring mediation and arbitration when they offer more efficient pathways to resolution.

20+ years litigation experience in Ugandan courts

Appearances before Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court

Specialized tribunal experience (Tax Appeals, Electricity Disputes)

Strategic approach combining litigation with ADR options

Court & Tribunal Experience

Extensive advocacy before Uganda's judicial authorities

Supreme Court of Uganda

Constitutional matters and final appeals in commercial and civil disputes.

Court of Appeal

Appellate advocacy in civil, commercial, and land matters.

High Court of Uganda

Trial advocacy in complex commercial litigation, judicial review, and constitutional petitions.

Subordinate Courts

Extensive trial experience in Magistrate and Chief Magistrate Courts.

Tax Appeals Tribunal

Representation in complex tax disputes and appeals against Uganda Revenue Authority determinations.

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Resolution of disputes in Uganda's electricity sector, including tariff disputes and regulatory compliance matters.

Our Litigation Services

Comprehensive legal support for commercial disputes in Uganda

High-Value Commercial Litigation

Representing clients in complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract, shareholder rights, corporate governance, and commercial fraud in Ugandan courts.

Contract disputes and enforcement
Shareholder and partnership disputes
Corporate governance litigation

Arbitration & Mediation

Acting as counsel in domestic and international arbitrations under UNCITRAL, LCIA, and ICC rules. Facilitating mediations for efficient dispute resolution.

Domestic and international arbitration
Mediation and settlement facilitation
ADR strategy and implementation

Tax Tribunal Representations

Advocating for clients before the Tax Appeals Tribunal in disputes with the Uganda Revenue Authority, including VAT, income tax, and customs matters.

Tax dispute resolution
Customs and excise appeals
Transfer pricing disputes

Debt Recovery & Insolvency

Pursuing debt recovery through litigation and negotiation. Advising on insolvency matters, receiverships, and company winding-up proceedings.

Commercial debt recovery
Insolvency and receivership
Company winding-up proceedings

Intellectual Property Disputes

Protecting trademarks, patents, and copyrights through litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in Uganda.

Trademark infringement litigation
Patent disputes
Copyright enforcement

Pre-litigation Strategy

Developing comprehensive dispute resolution strategies, including settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution options before litigation.

Dispute resolution strategy
Settlement negotiations
Litigation risk assessment

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Efficient conflict resolution outside traditional litigation

Mediation

Facilitated resolution of commercial disputes with a track record of achieving mutually acceptable settlements that preserve business relationships.

Preserves business relationships
Confidential process
Cost-effective and timely

Arbitration

Representation in domestic and international arbitrations under UNCITRAL Rules and institutional rules (LCIA, ICC) for binding dispute resolution.

Binding decisions
Expert arbitrators
International enforcement

Negotiation & Settlement

Strategic negotiation of settlement agreements that protect client interests while minimizing litigation costs and time.

Strategic negotiation
Creative settlement solutions
Cost minimization

Who We Serve

Representing diverse clients in commercial disputes

Corporations & Businesses

Local and international companies engaged in commercial disputes in Uganda, across various sectors.

Executives & Directors

Corporate officers facing litigation related to their managerial duties, decisions, and fiduciary responsibilities.

Financial Institutions

Banks and financial services companies involved in debt recovery, financial disputes, and regulatory matters.

Joint Venture Partners

Parties to joint ventures experiencing partnership disputes, deadlocks, or dissolution proceedings.

Recent Litigation Matters

Examples of our work in commercial dispute resolution

Commercial Dispute

Shareholder Dispute Resolution

Represented majority shareholder in a Ugandan manufacturing company in a complex dispute involving allegations of oppression and mismanagement.

Outcome: Successful negotiated settlement preserving the business while addressing minority shareholder concerns.

Tax Dispute

Tax Appeals Tribunal Representation

Advised an international company on a multi-million dollar tax dispute with Uganda Revenue Authority regarding transfer pricing adjustments.

Outcome: Settlement achieved at Tax Appeals Tribunal level, significantly reducing tax assessment.

Contract Litigation

Breach of Contract Litigation

Represented a construction company in High Court litigation regarding a UGX 15 billion breach of contract claim on a major infrastructure project.

Outcome: Favorable judgment awarded with substantial damages and costs.