Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
Legal Compliance Audits
A legal compliance audit provides a structured assessment of an organisation’s adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Our audit methodology is tailored to the client’s sector and risk profile, identifying gaps and prioritising remediation.
Our audit methodology
- Corporate law compliance review (Companies Act, Capital Markets Act)
- Employment law compliance assessment (Employment Act, NSSF Act, tax obligations)
- Data protection compliance review (Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019)
- AML/CFT compliance programme evaluation
- Environmental law compliance for operating businesses
- Sector-specific regulatory compliance (energy, telecoms, financial services, health)
Regulatory Advisory & Licensing
Obtaining the right licences and regulatory approvals is critical to operating lawfully in Uganda. We guide clients through the licensing processes of all major regulatory bodies.
Regulatory Bodies We Work With
- Bank of Uganda (BOU)
- Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
- Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
- National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
- Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Licensing Services
- Licence applications and renewals
- Regulatory correspondence and representation
- Compliance programme design and implementation
- Pre-submission regulatory consultations
- Licence condition negotiations
- Regulatory investigation defence
Risk Assessment & Management
Legal risk is embedded in every aspect of business operations. Our risk advisory practice helps boards and senior management identify, quantify, and mitigate legal exposure before it crystallises into liability.
Our risk advisory practice
- Enterprise legal risk mapping and heat-mapping
- Contract portfolio risk reviews
- Regulatory change impact assessments
- Litigation risk evaluation and provision advice
- Director and officer liability risk advisory
- Whistleblowing and internal investigation frameworks
