Plot 49, Salim Bey Road, Ntinda, Kampala

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A boutique Ugandan firm, practising to an international standard.

Advocates, Notaries Public and Commissioners for Oaths — counsel to corporate and individual clients at home in Kampala and across the Prae Legal and W-Akili Africa networks.

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Founded in 2011, CR. Amanya Advocates & Solicitors has grown into one of Uganda's leading full-service law firms — recognised by IFLR1000 among the country's notable firms.

We see ourselves as a forward-looking group of passionate law professionals with the relevant experience to match.

C.R. Amanya Advocates & Solicitors — Notaries Public and Commissioners for Oaths — are a leading full-service law firm in Uganda. The boutique Ugandan law firm provides exquisite and tailor-made legal services and solutions for its individual and corporate clients, both domestic and international, with a strong focus on corporate and commercial law and dispute resolution.

Inspired by the daring women who founded their own legal practices in the early 2000s, Claire started the firm with a vision of a specialised corporate and commercial practice. On 7th February 2022, Advocate Harold Turigye was named Partner, and to date runs the firm in partnership with its founder. Over the years, the firm has ascended to the forefront of Uganda's competitive corporate and commercial law landscape.

We won't tell you what we think you want to hear — you will always get an honest and realistic evaluation of your legal position.

Our guiding principles

The firm prides itself on the unique, personalised service it renders its clients — at all times.

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Every client is special and important to us — and they should feel it.

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Each client requires a unique understanding of their needs and demands — and therefore a uniquely crafted approach and solution to help them meet their target.

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Each client is availed an excellent team of lawyers assembled to meet their needs, available to them at any time regardless of time zones.

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Each client deserves to meet their targets within a reasonable turnaround time — and above all, at a reasonable fee.

Our platform

One firm in Kampala — connected to 252 law offices worldwide through Prae Legal and W-Akili Africa.

C.R. Amanya Advocates & Solicitors is an associate firm and exclusive partner of Prae Legal — a global network of independent lawyers operating with more than 252 law offices worldwide — and a member of W-Akili Africa, a pan-African legal network growing the practice standards of its member firms.

2011Practice established
252Law offices worldwide
50+Years' combined experience
10Maeneo ya utaalamu
IFLR1000

Recognised as one of the notable law firms in Uganda (2023) by IFLR1000, the international guide to financial and corporate law firms. Authorised by the Law Council to practise law in Uganda; all our lawyers are licensed to practise in all courts.

The firm and its team are members of

Uganda Law SocietyEast Africa Law SocietyInternational Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationCommonwealth Lawyers Association

Why choose us

We are a partner of choice, providing dynamic services to growth-seeking organisations and individuals.

Unlike other legal firms, CR. Amanya Advocates is legal, approachable, and cares about your happiness. For the last 10 years, we have won the loyalty of local and international corporate and individual clients.

Client-focused solutions

Our firm is focused on our clients' demands for an exceptional legal service model that provides value.

Experienced lawyers

Our attorneys and legal professionals have a combined experience of more than 50 years.

Diversity & inclusion

We actively recruit diverse team members — a bench trained in Kampala, Dar-es-Salaam and London.

Value-driven approach

We provide peace of mind by taking charge of your legal needs, leaving you free to focus on your core purposes.

Leadership

At the helm — a partnership of vision and execution.

Claire Amanya Rukundo Kakeeto Managing Partner Claire Amanya Rukundo Kakeeto is a corporate and commercial lawyer with over 15 years professional experience backed by a strong academic background. She emerged the best student in the Uganda in A level exams… View profile ›
Harold Turigye Partner Harold is an Advocate and commissioner for oaths. He is a partner at the firm and currently heads the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. The Department has over the years gained a good reputation… View profile ›

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