Africa/Uganda
IBA Human Rights Institute condemns Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
Leading human rights body joins US president and others in criticising harsh new law that could see people face death penalty for consensual same-sex acts
Blockchain consortium expands to Africa with Miranda Alliance
The Miranda Alliance has announced that it has joined the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium (GLBC) as its first African organization.
ICC commission targets arbitration growth in Africa
The ICC International Court of Arbitration (ICC) is to launch an Africa Commission to co-ordinate its growth and activity in Africa.
New study highlights critical role of corporate governance in Africa
Corporate governance improvements are linked to value creation in Africa, according to 2018 Africa Sustainability Study.
Anderson Global announces second expansion in two days
Andersen Global has announced plans to launch a presence in Uganda signalling its fourth location in Africa - one day after revealing it was opening an office in Venice-Mestre and expanding its office space in Milan.
KAA appoints eight partners to become East Africa's top firm
Eight new partners have been admitted at Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA) in efforts to to inject 'renewed energy' into the 17-year-old company and make it the number one legal firm in the East Africa region.
Demand for legal services grows in Uganda
The demand for legal services in the areas of corporate and commercial law in Uganda is growing, according to David Mpanga, managing partner of Kampala-based law firm AF Mpanga.
Uganda hit by law firm mergers under pressure from international clients
ABMAK Associates, a mining specialist firm which was created out of a merger last year, expects the need for more sophisticated legal advice to increase as the country's oil and gas resources are more thoroughly exploited.
Barefoot Ugandan lawyer educates citizens on human rights
Ugandan lawyer Gerald Abila has set up an organisation called Barefoot Law to inform the majority of the population, some 36m people, who live outside the capital of Kampala, about their rights and obligations.
Ugandan judges warn over quack lawyers
Students who have failed their exams are practising as qualified lawyers, according to judges.
Uganda Law Society to enter reconciliation talks with Attorney General
Having suspended the Attorney General, Peter Nyombi, for two years on the grounds of incompetence, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has now agreed to start talks aimed at a reconciliation.
Africa's largest law firm spreads to Uganda
ENSafrica is on the expansion trail as it seeks coverage across the continent.
Uganda urged to regulate Sharia courts
The Ugandan government is being urged by the Muslim Centre for Justice and Law (MCJL) to regulate Sharia law courts.
Women lawyers condemn Uganda judge re-appointment
A row has broken out over the re-appointment of a judge to the Uganda Supreme Court.
Nigeria mourns death of Justice Kayode Eso
The death of retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Kayode Eso has led to an outpouring of tributes in the country, with many describing his impact on the Nigerian legal system as immeasurable.
Uganda creating 'half baked' lawyers
University law courses in Uganda are creating 'half-baked' lawyers unfit for practice, a senior specialist academic in the country claims.
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