Questions, answered the way we practise — honestly.

CR. Amanya Advocates & Solicitors is a full-service law firm based in Kampala, Uganda — Advocates, Notaries Public and Commissioners for Oaths. Founded by Advocate Claire Amanya Rukundo-Kakeeto with a vision of a specialised corporate and commercial practice, the firm has grown into one of Uganda's leading boutique practices, serving individual and corporate clients both domestic and international. In 2023 the firm was recognised as a notable law firm in Uganda by IFLR1000, the international guide to financial and corporate law firms.

Three things. First, honesty: we won't tell you what we think you want to hear — you will always get a realistic evaluation of your legal position. Second, personal service: every client is availed a team of lawyers assembled for their specific needs and available regardless of time zone. Third, reach: through our membership of the PraeLegal and W-Akili Africa legal networks, we coordinate matters across jurisdictions in Africa and worldwide, with more than 252 partner law offices.

Yes. The firm is authorised by the Law Council to practise law in Uganda, and all our lawyers are licensed to practise in all courts. Every lawyer at the firm is a member of the Uganda Law Society and the East Africa Law Society; the firm and its team also hold memberships of the International Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

Yes. Through PraeLegal (a global network of independent law firms in over 252 offices worldwide) and W-Akili Africa (a pan-African legal network), we coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters with local counsel who command in-depth knowledge of their laws, customs and judicial systems — a cost-effective, coordinated strategy for cross-border business.

Start by booking a consultation — through the Book Appointment button on this website, by calling +(256) 782 898741 / +(256) 414 530835, by emailing info@cramanya.com, or by visiting chambers at Plot 49, Salim Bey Road, Ntinda, Kampala. We'll listen to your matter, give you an honest assessment, and agree the scope, team and fees before any work begins.

Fee arrangements depend on the nature and complexity of the matter and are agreed with you up front. One of our founding principles is that every client deserves to meet their targets within a reasonable turnaround time and at a reasonable fee — you will always know what an engagement costs before it starts. The firm also accepts payment online through this website.

Yes. Each client is assigned a team assembled for their specific needs, available to them at any time regardless of time zone. You will always know who is handling your matter and how to reach them.

No. Transmission of information via this website or by e-mail does not establish an advocate–client relationship. Until such a relationship is formally established through an engagement, please do not send confidential information, and do not act or refrain from acting based on content from this site — it is general information, not legal advice.

We guide local and foreign clients through registration and establishment of legal entities — companies, multinationals, NGOs and trusts — with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, and provide ongoing company secretarial services after incorporation. For foreign investors, we also handle the accompanying immigration, licensing and regulatory steps. Book a consultation and we will map the full path for your specific structure.

NGO establishment requires compliance with both URSB and the National Bureau for NGOs, and the process differs by category — Indigenous, Regional, Continental, Foreign or International. An NGO is also prohibited from operating without a valid operating permit from the NGO Bureau, and NGOs are “accountable persons” under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013, with ongoing compliance obligations. We advise NGOs across this full lifecycle — see our published articles for detailed guides.

Yes — this is one of our core practices. We process entry permits, work permits, dependants' passes and certificates of residence; assist with recovery of security bond deposits when permit holders leave the country; and help recover NSSF contributions. Combined with our corporate practice, we can take an investor from company registration through licensing to a fully staffed operation.

Uganda operates the Torrens system of land registration, and careful due diligence before purchase is essential — including searches on the title and, where appropriate, lodging a caveat to protect your interest. We advise on purchase and sale of land, project establishment, compliance with housing laws, and construction and development. Our published articles on the Torrens system, caveats and co-ownership are a good starting point.

If you own property or have dependants, yes. We draft wills, spousal and children's trusts, insurance trusts, revocable and irrevocable living trusts, advance medical directives, and powers of attorney (general, special and medical) — and we receive and keep wills in safe custody. Planning now protects your family from uncertainty and disputes later.

Yes. Debt collection and recovery is a core strength of our litigation and banking practice — we have recovered substantial sums for banks and businesses through demand, negotiation, litigation and enforcement, and we advise on realisation of securities where lending is secured.

Yes. We register and renew trademarks and other intellectual property rights with URSB and represent both local and international rights-holders in protection and enforcement — our track record includes registering more than 70 trademarks for a single client.

The firm runs one of the leading pro bono programs among Ugandan law firms, and our lawyers are encouraged to devote 15% of their time to it. Our pro bono work spans impact cases — including media freedom, inheritance rights of widows, wrongful evictions and prolonged remand — and transactional support for non-profits, in partnership with TrustLaw, the Thomson Reuters Foundation's pro bono network. Pro bono capacity is limited; contact the firm to discuss whether your matter qualifies.

CRAA Academy is the firm's affiliated training arm, offering specialised courses in legal, governance, legislative, economic and management subjects, plus community legal clinics. Programs run annually, with tailor-made courses prepared on request. Clients of the firm are entitled to one free training course and discounts on others.

We take training seriously — our hands-on approach puts you at the forefront with local and international clientele, alongside internationally trained lawyers. We currently do not offer internship placements for university students; however, students pursuing the Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course) are welcome. All applications go through the online application form, with your academic results, cover letter and CV. Prospective partners may get in touch in complete confidence.

The firm runs an active mentorship program with partners including Rotary and Rotaract clubs and Makerere University School of Law, focused on youth — especially the girl child — covering career guidance, economic empowerment and community transformation. Apply through the application form on this website.