Alliott Global Alliance (‘AGA’) has expanded into Uganda’s law firm market by appointing award-winning law firm, KTA Advocates (KTA) in Kampala, to its membership. Founded in 1979, Alliott Global Alliance is an international alliance of 220 independent law, accounting, and specialist advisory member firms in 95 countries. AGA is also one of the largest professional services alliances in Africa with law and accounting firm coverage in 17 countries⏤ Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Kenya, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and now, Uganda. KTA Advocates, on the other hand, is one of Kampala’s leading…
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Uganda’s Supreme Court on 13th June 2023 dismissed an application in which businessman Hamis Kiggundu and his companies, Ham Enterprises Ltd and Kiggs International Ltd sought to wiggle out repayments of approximately USD11 million to two banks, claiming the lending was done without license. In the much-anticipated ruling, a Coram of 5 judges⏤Owiny-Dollo CJ; Mwondha JSC; Tuhaise JSC; Chibita JSC; Musota JSC) emphasised that the syndicated lending between Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB-U) and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB-K)is legitimate and enforceable. It also ruled that foreign lenders who do not mobilise deposits domestically are not bound by the Financial…
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You have often heard, and it is true, that only two things in life are certain- death and taxes. While it is obvious that government is a silent shareholder in every business and an unseen signatory to every transaction and therefore will want a portion of it; almost every time, how much of it or when it is due is often not as direct, which is why you need a good tax lawyer. In fact with a good tax lawyer and proper tax planning, sometimes the certainty of taxes can be properly sized, deferred, reduced or gotten rid of all…
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The Baganda people of Central Uganda have a saying that” Akezimbira, tekaba kato, to mean, one with property/home is a child no more. With just a few months to clock 19 years old since they were first incorporated in Uganda, this week, K&K Advocates (formerly Kiwanuka & Karugire Advocates) one of Uganda’s leading full-service law firm came of age, re-entering their purpose-built upmarket chambers on Plot 5A2, Acacia Home. Just about a year ago, the law firm demolished its former offices and in its place have erected a befitting office structure. “Change of Locations brings new beginnings and new…
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Founded in 2019, by 12 partners with over 180 years of combined experience, Ortus Advocates’ current offering is classified under 3 categories namely: law, tax & business advisory across 15 practices, namely: banking and finance; projects and infrastructure; energy, oil & gas and mining; insolvency & business rescue; energy & natural resources; mergers & acquisitions and tax. Other practices are: technology media & telecommunications; real estate and conveyancing; commercial dispute resolution; corporate & commercial law, registrar services, non-profit organisations, employment and intellectual property.
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