Free & fair elections. Substantial compliance.
OLC has handled civil and commercial election litigation for years with an impeccable record—grounded in democracy, good governance and the doctrines of free and fair elections.
In line with the principles of democracy and good governance—and mindful of the need for periodic free and fair elections—OLC is well versed with International and Ugandan Electoral Laws, and has handled many election petitions, both Parliamentary and Local Government, with tremendous success.
We focus on the doctrines of free and fair elections devoid of intimidation and bribery, and recognise the need for substantial compliance with the Electoral Laws and the Constitution.
For over fifteen (15) years, we have represented the Uganda Electoral Commission in numerous petitions before Ugandan courts—with a proven track record of success.
What we handle
Election petitions (Parliament & Local Government)
- Pleading strategy, evidence curation and courtroom advocacy
- Challenging intimidation, bribery and procedural irregularities
Electoral Commission & public body representation
- Defence of decisions and processes grounded in substantial compliance
- Judicial review and constitutional alignment
Compliance & oversight
- Advisory on electoral laws, regulations and codes of conduct
- Agent training, documentation and incident reporting protocols
Stakeholder guidance
- Candidates, parties and observers—rights, duties and remedies
- Community engagement aligned to lawful campaigning
Risk & integrity
- Preventive advice on intimidation/bribery exposure
- Evidence preservation and chain-of-custody practices
Post-election processes
- Recounts, audits and dispute resolution pathways
- Appeals and enforcement of outcomes
How we work
- Written scope and timelines at instruction
- Clear, evidence-led strategy and document trackers
- Transparent fee estimate before work begins
- Regular progress reports until resolution
Who we serve
Electoral bodies, candidates and campaign teams, observers and civil society, and public institutions seeking constitutionally-aligned, litigation-ready guidance.
Need electoral law support?
Send your brief or schedule a call—fast, clear and confidential.