Practice Areas - Corporate & Commercial
Our Corporate & Commercial practice provides clients with clear, practical advice that drives business forward. As Uganda and the wider East African region continue to grow, we support enterprises at the centre of this development, ensuring that every transaction is legally sound, commercially viable, and strategically aligned.
What We Do
Our Corporate & Commercial team advises on a wide spectrum of business needs, including:
Company Formation & Governance
Structuring new entities, drafting constitutions, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
Guiding clients through complex transactions with due diligence, negotiation, and regulatory approvals.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting and reviewing agreements across supply, distribution, franchising, and service arrangements.
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
Navigating the requirements of sector regulators and ensuring businesses operate within the law.
Corporate Restructuring & Advisory
Supporting business reorganisations, ownership changes, and capital structuring.
General Counsel Services
providing continuous legal support to businesses across day-to-day operations.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients rely on Arcadia’s Corporate & Commercial practice for advice that is both legally robust and commercially astute. We bring clarity to complex issues, demystify regulatory hurdles, and provide solutions that allow businesses to achieve their strategic objectives. Our team is accessible, responsive, and committed to ensuring that clients remain informed and supported as they grow in competitive markets.
Representative Matters
- Advised a leading regional conglomerate on a joint venture with an international partner, ensuring smooth structuring and regulatory compliance.
- Guided a healthcare institution through corporate restructuring and governance reforms to support its expansion strategy.
- Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts for a multinational entering the Ugandan market, enabling streamlined operations from day one.
- Supported a major construction company in securing regulatory approvals for cross-border projects.
- Provided ongoing corporate advisory services to a non-profit organisation managing multi-million-dollar donor funds.