Did you know that right to property is both a human and constitutional right?
In this period of increased land pricing, coupled with increasing pressure on land, complicated registration procedures, and disturbing untrusted property agents, OLC is a safe option if you are looking to process land ownership.
Right from the due diligence, through agreements, and subsequent registration, OLC advises buyers and sellers of property in all stages of land transactions, including:
We were instructed to advise and handle the modalities of the land acquisition by our industrial client worth US$ 2 million.
We handle matters and cases pertaining to property acquisition, property protection, property and estate management; including securing of professional valuers and surveyors, land title processing, securing tenants and purchasers, collecting rent on landlords' behalf, ensuring legal ownership; including lease extension.
Our efficiency in the registration of numerous mortgages, transfers, caveats, leases and lease extensions has led to a wide clientele base of financial institutions and as such, we are thus retained by over four major financial institutions in the country.
We also ensure payment of all the necessary taxes and dues to government.
At OLC, we strongly believe that promotion of constitutionalism and rule of law are key to successful legal practice. We advise both government bodies and other entities on International and Regional Human Rights charters and legislations on Human Rights.
We are frequently contacted to handle registration of Human Rights NGOs and make recommendations on issues of Human Rights concerns in society.
We do public-interest litigation in the area of Human Rights.
In line with the principles of democracy and good governance, and conversant of the need for periodic free and fair elections, OLC is well versed with International and Ugandan Electoral Laws, and has thus handled many election petitions, both Parliamentary and Local Government, in Uganda with tremendous success.
At OLC, we concentrate mostly on the doctrines of free and fair elections devoid of intimidation and bribery, and we also recognize the need for substantial compliance of the Electoral Laws and Constitution.
In this regard, we have over fifteen (15) years represented the Uganda Electoral Commission (a body charged with the responsibility to carry out general elections in the country) in many election petitions filed in Uganda Courts and have had a track record of success only.
Domestic relations handled by OLC include divorce law and litigation, adoption, parentage applications, foster care placements, guardianship, and marriage registration of all kinds. We are a powerful authority on the law regarding Children's Rights and marriage and its dissolution.
We also handle succession law including application for probate and letters of administration, wills, and other related documents.
The firm handles all cases involving the law on children such as adoption, parentage, foster care placements, and guardianship cases.
Our experienced family Advocates encourage clients to adopt a constructive approach to family problems in a way that preserves dignity and encourages agreements. We understand that family issues can be complex and painful, so we make every effort to ensure a member of the Family Law team is always on hand to help and guide you through the process.
We act as executors, administrators, and trustees of estates. We also handle matters relating to succession, probate administration, and drafting of wills.
"For every wrong, you have rights"
OLC as a firm has developed a solid reputation in handling criminal defense at all levels. We also conduct legal briefs on behalf of our clients and also do private prosecutions.
Finding the right Advocate is crucial to ensure you are guaranteed the best legal defense. Our team is highly experienced, with first-class knowledge in criminal law. We are committed to providing excellent client care and have a reputation for achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
Over the years, the experience of working with financial institutions and corporate entities plus government bodies has boasted our unparalleled knowledge in the often highly complex arena of business crime defense. We provide specialist advice and assistance to companies and individuals under investigation for regulatory breaches, and also to people accused of fraud, mortgage fraud or tax evasions.
Our aim here is to be part of the criminal justice delivery system.
We ably handle International contracts between the government of Uganda and other States and International Corporations; issues of delimitation, government contracts, international representation, and legal counsel on consequences of activities at international level have successfully been handled by our legal team.
We have had legal representation in international tribunals and arbitration fora. Through exclusive use and incorporation of international treaties, charters, and bills, we offer great advice in the area of international law.
On International Humanitarian Law, we offer advisory services on International Human Rights and involve ourselves in refugee law, migration, disaster, and other engagements related to International Humanitarian Law.
With a charged political climate, Uganda immigration is becoming increasingly complex and should be at the forefront in the minds of every company in Uganda. Whether you are considering expansion in Uganda or outside Uganda, immigration will be an issue. In addition to the increased globalization of trade, the transfer of employees of major multinationals in Uganda and into Europe continues at pace, either to work for the multinational itself or as part of an outsourcing project.
We have clients engaged in humanitarian activities who greatly value our services.
At OLC, we strongly encourage out-of-court settlements. We have been at the center of out-of-court negotiations, mediations, and arbitration with tremendous success.
In arbitration & mediation, we help our clients realize acceptable justice in a win-win atmosphere and at a far less cost and within a very short time. We work discretely, ensuring our clients’ confidentiality is maintained, and are transparent about the costs involved.
We also structure, prepare and advise our clients on arbitration clauses for various commercial contracts. We deal with regular issues such as the choice of law, choice of forum and effect/application of arbitration clauses for various transactions/projects.
We act for and advise on both international and domestic arbitration proceedings. Our team is experienced in representing parties in arbitration proceedings in all commercial sectors. Our lawyers have an excellent understanding of the arbitration procedure before various forums and will guide you through the entire process including the recognition and enforcement of the arbitral award.
Our Arbitration team is headed by Mr. Allan Ogoi MCIArb who holds an advanced certificate in arbitration and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators United Kingdom (UK).
Pro bono is a word used to mean professional legal work which is normally done voluntarily and without pay, or at a low cost, for indigent, marginalized, and vulnerable persons.
Pro bono was established to ensure that the categories of persons mentioned above access justice.
At OLC, we offer pro bono services for indigent clients and we have obtained justice for many indigent/marginalized persons in various claims.
