Our Firm
About McFord Advocates
A trusted corporate and commercial practice advising businesses from the heart of Kampala’s professional district.
Our Story
Built for businesses that need clear commercial counsel
Established in 2015, McFord Advocates was founded to give clients in Uganda a firm that combines technical excellence with practical, business-minded advice.
We advise companies, mining operators, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and investors, with a core focus on mineral law and precious metal trade, alongside corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, intellectual property, commercial law, and employment law.
Our chambers are at AfriCourts, 4th Floor, Plot 107 Buganda Road, Kampala, with postal address P.O. Box 10363, Kampala, Uganda.
Chambers
AfriCourts, Plot 107 Buganda Road, Nakasero, Kampala
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Focus
Mineral · Corporate · Commercial
Approach
Partner-led service
Promise
Integrity & clarity
Principles
Mission, vision & values
Mission
To deliver exceptional legal solutions that empower clients to achieve their business objectives while upholding the highest ethical standards.
Vision
To be the firm clients trust first for corporate, commercial, and mineral-sector matters in Uganda - known for excellence, integrity, and results.
Values
Integrity, excellence, client focus, commercial awareness, and collaboration guide every engagement we undertake.
Client focus
Your commercial objectives come first. We shape advice that is practical, timely, and easy to act on.
Integrity
Ethical practice, strict confidentiality, and honest counsel, including when the answer is difficult.
Excellence
Meticulous work product, rigorous research, and professional standards you can rely on in every matter.
Collaboration
Partners and associates work as one team so you benefit from the full depth of the firm on complex issues.
Commercial judgment
We speak business as fluently as law. Risk, cost, timeline, and deal certainty stay front of mind.
Responsiveness
Clear communication and fast turnaround. You always know where your matter stands and what happens next.
Expertise
Areas we advise on
Mining licences, gold and precious metal trade, export compliance, and extractives regulation in Uganda.
- Mining and mineral rights licensing in Uganda
- Gold and precious metal trading compliance
- Gold export documentation and regulatory filings
- Dealer, trader, and exporter licensing support
- Business formation and company registration
- Corporate governance and board advisory
- Regulatory compliance and licensing
- Company secretarial services
- M&A structuring and strategy
- Legal due diligence
- Share and asset purchase agreements
- Buyer and seller representation
- Lending transactions
- Securities documentation and perfection
- Project and trade finance
- Facility agreements
- Trademark registration and renewals
- Patent protection advisory
- Copyright registration and enforcement
- IP licensing and assignments
- Contract drafting and review
- Commercial dispute resolution
- International trade and distribution
- Joint ventures and partnerships
- Employment contracts and handbooks
- Workplace policies and procedures
- Labour law compliance
- Disciplinary and termination processes
Engage us
Work with a firm that treats your business seriously
Visit us at AfriCourts or request a consultation online.
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