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Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is one of the most exciting regions for investment in Africa. With economic growth expected to increase to 7% by 2025 and regional connections to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC and South Sudan, Uganda’s investment opportunities are significant. 

The country’s third National Development Plan (2020/21-2024/25) identifies 16 priority sectors: agro-industrialisation, mineral development, sustainable development of petroleum resources, tourism, natural resources, environment, climate change, land and water management, private sector development, manufacturing, transport infrastructure, sustainable energy, digital transformation, innovation and technology, among others. 

Kyagaba & Otatiina Advocates is the Dentons firm in Uganda, delivering quality and value to clients in Uganda. We can help you build connections and opportunities, as you grow your business across Africa. As the only global law firm in Uganda, with 5 partners, 12 lawyers and 8 professional support staff, we offer a differentiated client experience. Our goal is to serve clients better, providing an active, effective, responsive, and internationally acceptable service offering that protects your reputation and supports you in monitoring and mitigating risk.  

Contact our team in Kampala to connect with legal talent in Uganda and throughout the rest of the world. Dentons will support you in empowering and enabling your business to succeed and grow while containing costs. Our clients experience the best of both worlds regarding local and global legal support; Ugandan lawyers who have industry knowledge and experience and access to global resource and innovative technology delivering business solutions.  We deliver value to our clients, sharing financing trends, regulatory changes and market insights which are relevant to your operations.

We are a full-service law firm working across a number of areas, including:  

• Banking and Finance
• Capital Markets
• Construction
• Corporate
• Employment and Labour
• Energy
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Insurance
• Intellectual Property and Technology
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution 
• Media and Telecommunications
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Mining
• Private Equity 
• Project Development
• Real Estate
• Securities and Corporate Finance
• Tax

Our lawyers work closely with you, combining their technical expertise and commercial acumen to help you manage your risk and achieve your goals. Our clients include global corporations, public institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises, investors, developers, entrepreneurs, and individuals.  We are helping clients grow their businesses in almost every sector of the Ugandan economy. Clients come to us for different reasons, but invariably stay with us for the same ones – relationships built on trust and galvanised by the quality of our legal advice, commercial know-how and shared appetite for success.

Recognition

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

Dentons improves its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2023

April 14, 2023

In the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA guide Dentons achieved excellent quality rankings in 37 jurisdictions across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.   

Dentons wins Property and Construction Team of the Year at African Legal Awards 2022

September 12, 2022

Dentons has been named the Property and Construction Team of the Year – Mid-Large Practice at the African Legal Awards 2022 (AfLAs), as well as being Highly Recommended in Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

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Insights

2025 Outlook Uganda

February 18, 2025

Uganda’s economic outlook for 2025 is promising, with growth projected to surpass 2024 levels. The IMF and World Bank forecast 7.5% and 6.2% increases in GDP in 2025; slightly higher than 2024’s figures. This growth is expected to be driven by agro-industrialization, tourism development, mineral development, including oil and gas, and science, technology, and innovation.

Assessing the impact on Ugandan traders exporting products to the European Union (EU): The EU’s Regulations on Deforestation-Free Products

January 14, 2025

Uganda: As the world comes to terms with the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, countries are increasingly implementing different laws, regulations and policies geared to sustainability. According to the European Commission, deforestation and forest degradation are among the main drivers of the global environmental crisis.

From Riches to Returns: Foreign Direct Investment in Africa

December 19, 2024

Africa: With abundant natural resources, excellent conditions for renewable energy generation, and a young population, Africa offers exceptional opportunities for growth and innovation.  However, its economic potential remains largely untapped, with infrastructure gaps, particularly in transport and energy, remaining a critical bottleneck.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

New Dentons report: Infrastructure is the gateway to Africa’s global investment breakthrough

December 19, 2024

Despite its abundant natural resources, excellent conditions for renewable energy generation, and young population, Africa’s economic potential remains largely untapped, with infrastructure investment holding the key to unlocking both current opportunities and long-term prosperity. These are the key findings of From Riches to Returns, a new report released by Dentons. 

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

Dentons in Uganda announces new Managing Partner role

August 1, 2023

We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding a leadership change within our firm in Uganda. It is with great pleasure that we extend our warmest congratulations to Pearl Nyakabwa, who will be assuming the role of Managing Partner for Uganda.

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