Commercial Law Archives – CEO East Africa

Afekuru Hilda Promoted to Partner at Bluebell Legal Advocates, Strengthening the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial Practice

CEO East Africa MagazineLegal & Justice Top Law FirmsApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Bluebell Legal Advocates has announced the promotion of Afekuru Hilda to Partner, reflecting the firm’s ongoing focus on expanding its leadership in corporate and commercial legal services in Uganda. Hilda…

PROFILES: ABMAK Lawyers who made a mark in the USD 435 million Heritage Oil- URA case

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025

On the 23rd of December, 2024, four ABMAK Associates’ lawyers made their mark by securing a fair ruling for Heritage Oil in a protracted legal battle against Uganda Revenue Authority…

LEGAL REVIEW: Vivo Energy wins case against URA as court confirms rent paid in respect of leases as an allowable deduction

Damalie TibugwisaThought LeadershipMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

For any business, the Income Tax Act [“ITA”] allows the deduction of certain expenses before charging tax. To qualify, these expenses must be of a revenue and not of a…