Energy & Extractives Law

Navigating Uganda's Energy Landscape

With Uganda's first oil production approaching and growing investment in renewables and mining, sophisticated legal guidance is essential for successful project development and compliance.

Oil & Gas Mining & Minerals Renewable Energy Regulatory Compliance Project Finance

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Comprehensive Energy Legal Services

Our energy practice combines deep sector knowledge with practical Ugandan legal experience, advising clients across the entire project lifecycle from exploration and licensing through to production, distribution, and decommissioning.

20+ years of Ugandan energy sector experience

LL.M. in Oil & Gas Law from IPS, Kampala

Board experience with Kilembe Mines Ltd.

Experience before Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Our Energy Legal Services

Comprehensive legal support for Uganda's energy and extractives sectors

Petroleum Agreements

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), Joint Operating Agreements, and Farm-in/Farm-out Agreements for oil and gas projects.

PSA negotiation and review
Joint venture structuring
Farm-in/Farm-out agreements

Licensing & Compliance

Assisting with petroleum and mining license applications, renewals, transfers, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Ugandan authorities.

License applications & renewals
Regulatory compliance advisory
Environmental permitting

Local Content Implementation

Advising on compliance with Uganda's Local Content Regulations, developing implementation plans, and structuring partnerships with Ugandan companies.

Local content compliance
Ugandan partnership structuring
Capacity building programs

Project Finance

Structuring project financing arrangements, advising lenders and sponsors, and establishing joint venture structures for energy projects.

Project finance structuring
Lender representation
Security documentation

Environmental & Social Governance

Advising on environmental impact assessments, social licensing, community relations, and compliance with international ESG standards.

ESG compliance advisory
Community relations
Environmental permitting

Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in energy-related disputes before Ugandan courts, the Electricity Disputes Tribunal, and through arbitration and mediation.

Energy sector litigation
Arbitration & mediation
Regulatory disputes

Who We Serve

Representing diverse clients in Uganda's energy sector

Energy Companies

International and domestic oil, gas, and mining companies operating in Uganda.

Renewable Developers

Solar, hydro, geothermal, and biomass project developers seeking regulatory approvals.

Service Providers

Companies providing drilling, logistics, and technical services to the energy sector.

Financial Institutions

Banks and development finance institutions funding energy projects in Uganda.

Recent Energy Matters

Examples of our work in Uganda's energy sector

Oil & Gas

Production Sharing Agreement Review

Advised an international oil company on the review and negotiation of amendments to a PSA with the Government of Uganda, focusing on fiscal terms and local content obligations.

Outcome: Successfully negotiated favorable terms while ensuring compliance with Ugandan regulations.

Mining

Mining License Acquisition

Assisted a mining company in acquiring and perfecting a mining lease for a gold concession in Eastern Uganda, including community engagement and environmental compliance.

Outcome: Secured mining lease with all necessary approvals and community agreements.

Renewable Energy

Solar Power Project Development

Represented a renewable energy developer in obtaining all necessary approvals for a 20MW solar power plant, including land acquisition, environmental permits, and grid connection agreements.

Outcome: Project successfully reached financial close and commenced construction.