Origo Advocates - Kampala, Uganda

Origo Advocates is a premier full-service law practice comprised of a blend of both Ugandan and foreign trained lawyers. It is popular for its specialised services to Clients in the fields of Corporate advisory, International Trade, Foreign Direct Investment and Tax.

The firm is also popular among expatriates in the Country for its Global mobility and Immigration department that has great expertise and understanding in handling legal issues of expats living and working in Uganda.
​PRODUCTS & SERVICES
1. Setting up of businesses
• Preliminary advice on most suitable business structure
• Registration of local and foreign companies
• Opening up Company Bank Accounts and drafting related documentation to ensure accountability
• Filing Annual company returns
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secretarial functions
• Routine compliance services
• Drafting and registration of Power of Attorneys and Statutory Declarations.
• Drafting documentation related to name changes

2. Criminal Defence
• Representation in regards to securing bail and bond
• Representation at trial

3. Immigration

We assist with processing of visas, entry permits and refugee statuses for foreigners.


4. Family law
• Assist in applications for civil marriages
• Representation in dissolution of marriages
• Drafting and attesting wills
• Creation of trusts
• Representation in local and International Adoption proceedings
• Representation in legal guardianship proceedings

5. Conveyancing

We help you successfully negotiate through real estate acquisitions and dispositions through the following services:
• Conducting pre-purchase due diligence at Land registries, Court registries and locally elected officials.
• Negotiating and drafting purchase documentation.
• Tax advice in regards to real estate transactions
• Registration of interests in land
• Litigation regarding recovery of land

6. Tax advisory
We are regularly called upon by our clients to handle legal issues in the areas of Corporate Tax, Individual Tax, Value Added Tax, Excise duty, and customs. Our corporate tax work includes proactive planning on technically complex matters and advising on how to effectively manage any future tax pitfalls.

7. Litigation and Arbitration
Our team offers the expertise, experience and knowledge that clients depend upon to arrive at satisfying resolutions in this highly charged area, while being mindful of the financial and reputation cost to the client.