Cristal Advocates

12/12/2025

We are pleased to share that Cristal Advocates has been recognised by IFLR1000 in its 2025 survey as a Recommended Firm in both Finance & Corporate and Project Development.

We are also proud that our Partners, Denis Kakembo and Dickens Asiimwe Katta, have received individual recognition in their respective practice areas.

This acknowledgement reflects the trust of our clients, the dedication of our team, and our continued commitment to delivering practical, high-quality legal solutions.Thank you to our clients and colleagues for being part of this journey.

03/06/2024

27/05/2024

https://cristaladvocates.com/?mdocs-file=22483

Despite its abundant renewable energy resources s, Uganda struggles with pervasive energy poverty, and the country's energy transition plan, launched on 6th December 2023, seeks to address this issue and foster a sustainable energy future.

30/04/2024

https://cristaladvocates.com/?mdocs-file=22475

Some Ugandan borrowers argue that foreign lenders providing credit within the country without meeting registration and licensing requirements are operating unlawfully. But what exactly is doing financial institutions and lending business in Uganda?

04/04/2024

In this article, we explore the potential of receivership as a debt recovery option, aiming to offer a solution that enhances efficiency and effectiveness in navigating the complexities of debt collection. https://cristaladvocates.com/?mdocs-file=22467

25/03/2024

Despite decided cases by the Ugandan High Court and the Tax Appeals Tribunal addressing the tax treatment of deferred interest, the issue remains thorny and continues to present complexities as addressed by our latest publication https://cristaladvocates.com/?mdocs-file=22464

18/03/2024

In our latest publication authored by Kule Rolant available at the link below, we examine grounds for termination of employment for out of work misconduct.

https://cristaladvocates.com/?mdocs-file=22462

24/12/2023

Season's greetings from Cristal Advocates

22/11/2023

Solidifying our reputation among Uganda's top law firms, we're pleased to share our recognition in the latest IFLR 1000 Global rankings. While we expected a much higher ranking in project development, given our pivotal role in Uganda's oil and gas sector, we remain dedicated to excellence. As key players in this dynamic industry, we look forward to further contributing to its growth and success.

08/09/2023

Hypothetical tax

Hypothetical tax deductions aim to achieve tax equalization for expatriates, ensuring they are neither financially better nor worse off by reason of tax imposed in their country of international deployment. To delve into this and more, sign up for our Employment Regulatory Compliance Workshop scheduled for 22nd September 2023 by contacting [email protected]