Construction Law

 Construction Law

The Construction Industry is one of the key drivers of the Ugandan and East African regional economies and is likely to be so for quite a long time. At ICON LAW, we have advised and continue to advise different clients in the construction sector. Our services include but not limited to the following:

  • General advice on construction law in Uganda and East Africa, particularly city and country planning,
  • Advising and assisting clients in the area of housing finance including creation and registration of security over construction projects and anticipated income.
  • Applications for and obtaining of construction and occupation permits as well as other related authorizations
  • Drafting and advising on constructions contracts including Joint Ventures, PPPs, Supervision and Materials supply contracts
  • Advising on safety and health compliance issues including insurance and third party rights
  • Advising and assisting on employment contracts including expatriate staff, immigration, social security and tax matters
  • Negotiations and drafting agreements for access to roads and other easements
  • Negotiating and drafting contracts for land acquisition, purchase and sales agreements including leases and short term tenancies
  • Procurement and assurance of titles including registration of condominiums
  • Short and long term management of estates and commercial properties.
  • All matters relating to dispute resolution in construction such as negotiation, mediation, arbitral and adjudication processes
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