Department profile
S&L Advocates (formerly Sebalu & Lule Advocates)

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Uganda


S&L Advocates (formerly Sebalu & Lule Advocates)

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About

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We possess extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation and commercial arbitration. We have been involved in several landmark cases in the fields of banking and financial law, construction, tax, commercial agreements, insurance, real estate, employment, regulatory affairs, product liability, insolvency and debt recovery, and in specialized spheres of law such as constitutional law, procurement, expropriated properties, utilities, employee benefits and aviation negligence. We possess the local knowledge to apply the regulatory, economic, political and cultural context to legal issues and develop competitive case strategies. We represent clients in numerous key business sectors across all levels of the local and regional judicial system, including the East African Court of Justice. Our dispute resolution lawyers work closely with the firm’s other practice areas to provide a seamless and fully integrated service.

In arbitration, we have a strong track record of acting for leading multinational corporations and local entities in domestic and international arbitration. Our arbitration practice combines extensive regional and global resources with the DLA Piper Africa Group and the larger DLA Piper Global International Arbitration practice.

Industries (10)

  • Financial Services
  • Corporate
  • Consumer Goods
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Industrials
  • Infrastructure, Construction and Transport
  • Insurance
  • Telecommunications
  • Technology
  • Real Estate

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Uganda

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

S&L Advocates is standout Ugandan law firm. The team has noteworthy experience representing clients involved in commercial disputes and is further well placed to advise on banking disputes as well as tax cases. The firm has a reputable and diverse clientele from the banking and oil and gas sectors. Its clients also benefit from the firm's capacity to assist with cross-border mandates, which is further enhanced by its membership of the DLA Piper Africa legal alliance.

Work Highlights

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  • S&L Advocates represented Great Lakes Energy in USD24 million enforcement proceedings related to a commercial dispute concerning a 20 MW solar power project in Uganda.

Strengths

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  • The firm's lawyers are professional and well grounded in the law. Specialisation within the firm has enabled them to master their niches.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • S&L Advocates is thoughtful, thorough and timely. It listens well and responds with advice that is fit-for-purpose and is neither too risk averse nor reckless.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • The firm knows the space, understands how the courts work and knows when to negotiate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersBarnabas Tumusingize
    Eminent PractitionersBarnabas Tumusingize

    Barnabas Tumusingize

    Managing partner Barnabas Tumusingize maintains a well-regarded practice in Uganda. He is particularly noted for the handling of banking and general commercial disputes.

  • Band 2James Mukasa Sebugenyi
    Band 2James Mukasa Sebugenyi

    James Mukasa Sebugenyi

    James Mukasa Sebugenyi is a well-regarded commercial litigator and arbitration counsel. His wide-ranging disputes practice covers real estate and product liability, as well as intellectual property and constitutional law.

Ranked Individuals at S&L Advocates (formerly Sebalu & Lule Advocates) (2)

Uganda

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