Liquidation of An Insolvent Business Is Not Always the Best Solution, Court Says
Insolvency
Oct 14, 2026
This does not mean that a company must be saved at all costs.
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A Case Based On A Wrongfully Registered Industrial Design Is Self-Defeating
Intellectual Property
Oct 11, 2026
Without a validly registered industrial design, the statutory basis for a law suit is lost, rendering the suit not mantainable.
A Director Can’t Sign Off A Mortgage For A Company Without Its Power of Attorney – Supreme Court
Commercial Contracts
Oct 1, 2026
The Court rejected Advocate Joseph Kyazze’s argument that the power of attorney requirement only applies to a mortgagor/registered owner of land and not the mortgagee/lender.
Bank of Uganda Has No Power to Sue On Behalf of Government to Recover Public Funds
Banking & Finance
Sep 25, 2026
An objection about
locus standi goes to the very root of the cause of action. If it is successful, it marks the end of the matter.
Court Okays Execution of Decree Against Directors Of Asset-less Company
Corporates
Sep 18, 2026
The commercial division of the High Court has allowed a plaintiff/applicant to execute a court decree against directors of a company in their personal
S.75 of the Advocates Act: No Valid Practicing Certificate. No Payment.
Employment
Sep 14, 2026
TOPLINE An advocate or indeed any other lawyer who performs a client’s work without a valid practicing certificate at the time of performing the
UBA Ordered to Pay UGX 128M Over Stealing From Injured Man
Banking
Sep 13, 2026
TOPLINEUnited Bank of Africa (UBA) Limited has been ordered to refund UGX 108,230,400/= to a man after the High Court sitting in Mbale found
Employers May Face Damages Where Internal Investigations Are Not Disclosed to Employees And Disciplinary Charges or HR Procedures Are Defective or Not Followed
Employment
Sep 10, 2026
In Brief A former employee has prevailed against Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) after a protracted legal battle in which he claimed the
Court limits lender discretion under Material Adverse Change (MAC) clauses
Banking
Sep 10, 2026
The commercial division of the High Court of Uganda has ordered Equity Bank (U) Ltd to pay a school UGX 233,748,000/= in special and
Supreme Court Clarifies Determination of “Instruction Fees” For Lawyers
Law Firms
Aug 20, 2026
On 7th August, 2026, the Supreme Court of Uganda presided over by Justice Monica K Mugenyi, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire, Justice Stephen Musota, Justice Elizabeth