1. Employment Law and Worker Relations
Day-to-day disputes are becoming commonplace in the workplace as seen from the numerous cases before our courts. The Kakona and Kwotek team has consistently advised entities on various labor issues. We are proud to have competencies in the following areas:
- Redundancies and Employee Restructuring Schemes
- Representation before the Labor Offices and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
- Pension Related Issues
- Collective Bargaining Agreements with Labour Unions
- Employee Transfers
- Discrimination, Health, and Safety Matters
- Contractual Negotiation and Drafting
- Non-Compete Agreements for Employees
- Preparation of Employment Manuals and Handbooks
- Executive Compensation Planning
- Negotiation of Severance and Buy-out Agreements
- Negotiation of Independent Contractor and Consulting Agreements
2. Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Litigation
With innovative litigation management tools, our litigation team is ready to interact with you to understand your issues. Extensive experience in advocacy work allows us to bring a multifaceted approach to litigation practice. We have a firm belief that not all disputes should lead to litigation. A substantial portion of our litigation practice has been built on modern courtroom advocacy tools in the event dispute resolution does not yield results for our clients. Our Partners have a track record before the highest courts in this land with appearances before international courts.
3. Land, Property and Real Estate
Our team has the expertise to handle infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships, and project finance. Uganda has a booming real estate sector with land-related disputes becoming commonplace. We have earned a reputation for providing expert legal services in the real estate area. We represent developers, builders, investors, lenders, owners, landlords, and tenants in a wide variety of real estate matters.
4. Debt Collection
Kakona and Kwotek Advocates specialises in high-volume debt collection. A genuine understanding of our clients’ needs, values, and priorities empowers us to deliver efficient, tailor-made debt collection services at competitive rates.
5. Criminal Law (Fraud Investigation)
Criminal Law governs an individual’s relationship to the state, encompassing statutory offenses, accused rights, and criminal processes (arrest, pleas, discovery, pre-trial hearings, trials, evidence, motions, and post-trial remedies). Kakona and Kwotek Advocates assists clients in bail applications, defense, and full investigation of criminal charges.
6. Tax Services
Virtually everything you do has tax consequences, especially in business transactions. At Kakona and Kwotek Advocates, our tax practice is manned by seasoned professionals familiar with regional tax matters, including former URA and Big Four audit firm personnel. We offer comprehensive tax solutions:
- Agreements/Contracts Review for Tax Implications and Consequences
- Tax Registration & TIN Application Guidance
- Review of Monthly and Annual Tax Returns Before Declaration
- Tax Compliance Checks
- Tax Health Checks
- Tax Position Reconciliations (TCCs, Withholding Tax Exemptions)
- Tax Audit Representation and Management
- Objections Management & Appeals before TAT / High Court
- Tax Litigation
- In-House Tax Training
- Review of International Transactions & Cross-Border Tax Strategies
- Corporate & Personal Tax Services
- Indirect Tax Services (VAT)
- Tax Services for Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions
- Transfer Pricing Advisory & Global Workforce Tax Planning