The pioneer specialist law firm in Uganda — combining international standards with deep local expertise to deliver impact-driven legal and tax solutions.
We believe in African people, markets and solutions.
TASLAF is a highly specialist, innovative and experienced team of lawyers and consultants in Uganda and East Africa. We are consulted on significant transactions across our practice areas, combining experience in complex international transactions with deep regulatory knowledge.
Our clients include leading private equity and impact funds, construction and renewable energy companies, tech companies, and leading non-profits looking to set up or expand in East Africa.
Our Practice Areas
Banking, Corporate Finance, M&A and Private Equity
Pioneer counsel to private equity, impact funds and DFIs investing in Uganda.
Tax Practice
A skilled tax team delivering wholesome domestic and cross-border tax solutions.
Energy and Climate Finance
Counsel across the energy value chain and the financing that powers it.
Dispute Resolution
Litigation, arbitration and ADR for natural persons and enterprises.
Employment Advisory & Pensions
End-to-end workforce, labour and pensions counsel for employers and funds.
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
Outsourced general counsel for companies, NGOs and high-growth ventures operating in Uganda.
Construction & Infrastructure
Project counsel for builders, developers, financiers and government counterparties.
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
Counsel for fintech, software, platforms, media and telecoms in the digital economy.
Insurance
Regulatory, transactional and claims counsel across the insurance value chain.
NGO, Social Enterprise & Impact Finance
One of East Africa's leading not-for-profit advisory practices.
Six reasons clients choose us.
Pioneer
The pioneer specialist law firm advising impact funds and social enterprises in Uganda.
Global Training
Harvard, UK and regional training combined with unmatched local experience.
Law + Tax
Uniquely blending legal and chartered accounting expertise in one team.
Client-First
A diverse, experienced team that puts the client first on every mandate.
IFLR Recognised
Recognised by IFLR1000 and Trust Law Awards — Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Impact-Driven
A pro bono arm that channels legal skill into social impact across East Africa.
"Recognised in tax and corporate categories for quality advisory work in Uganda."
Trusted by rankings. Earned by results.
TASLAF's recognition by IFLR1000 and the Trust Law Awards reflects our consistent delivery on complex mandates — from cross-border M&A to flagship pro bono advisory for social enterprises.
"Ten years in, our commitment has not changed — legal and tax solutions that move capital, enterprise and impact across East Africa."
Trusted by leaders.
From our team.
The Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026: What It Is, What Passed, and What You Must Do Now
The Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 passed Second and Third Reading on 5 May 2026 and awaits Presidential Assent. It creates a registration, declaration and returns regime for ‘agents of foreigners’ — with material implications for INGOs, development agencies and foreign investors.
- Article
Analysis of the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025: A Fundamental Shift in Uganda’s Employment and Labour Relations Framework
Employment & Labour
- Alert
Voluntary Disclosure of Foreign Income and Assets by Uganda Tax Residents by 30 June 2026
Tax
- Alert
Major Win for Businesses: Tribunal Limits Uganda’s 30% Interest Deduction Rule
Tax
Law as a force for good.
We have expanded traditional pro bono from the pursuit of justice for the poor to impactful and collaborative interventions that gainfully and sustainably create change. Our pro-bono arm focuses on small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises.
- Free legal services to leading SMEs and social enterprises
- Corporate formation and governance for start-ups
- NGO set-up and regulatory compliance clinics
- Annual NGO Symposium convening 100+ NGOs and regulators
- Mentorship on impact fund structuring
- Collaborative sector-wide advocacy
Let's talk.
Send us a note. Our team typically responds within one business day.
- Kampala Office
- 9th Floor, Trust Towers · Plot 4 Kyadondo Road, Nakasero · Kampala, Uganda
- Phone
- +256 393 208 043