Legal Advisory
At Dern-Can, we recognize that the legal environment in Uganda presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses of all sizes. Our Legal Advisory Services are crafted to help you as an individual or your business navigate these challenges, minimize risks, and seize opportunities for growth and success with confidence. Derncan recognizes the importance of legal clarity and compliance in maintaining sustainable growth while mitigating risks for all out clients.
Key Legal Advisory Areas
1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Dern-can offers expert Business Formation & Structuring services tailored to the needs of local and foreign investors looking to establish a solid foundation in Uganda’s dynamic market. From sole proprietorships to limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and public entities, Dern-can guides clients through the legal processes of registration, compliance, governance, ownership distribution, tax implications, and operational frameworks.
2. Contract Law & Negotiations
Drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts is fundamental to any business relationship. With the complexity of business deals and partnerships in Uganda, you need legal advisory to ensure that all your contracts—whether with clients, suppliers, or employees—are legally sound, enforceable, and aligned with your company’s strategic goals.
3. Corporate Governance
Your company requires our legal experts to help in setting up and maintaining a structure that ensures responsible decision-making and compliance with corporate regulations in Uganda. Good governance ensures that stakeholders’ interests are protected while fostering trust and transparency.
4. Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Conflict is inevitable in business. Whether it’s a dispute with a client, a supplier, or even government agencies, Dern-can’s legal team can help manage and resolve these issues through negotiation, mediation, or, if necessary, litigation.
5. Employment Law
Legal guidance is necessary for handling employment contracts, workplace disputes, compensation packages, and ensuring compliance with Ugandan labor laws, including health and safety standards.
6. Intellectual Property Protection
Do you have proprietary technologies, works, or creative assets that need to be protected. Legal advisory services in intellectual property (IP) law helps safeguard your innovations, trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
7. Performance Management
Our HR consultants help design and implement performance management frameworks that focus on setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and aligning individual performance with your company’s strategic goals.
8. Legal Risk Management
Every business faces risks, but with the right legal advice, Derncan can anticipate and mitigate these risks. Our Legal advisors can help your company assess potential legal issues before they become major problems, offering proactive solutions.
Expert Legal Advise
Our legal experts can offer you sound advice on a wide range of business and individual matters!
