https://www.bizcommunity.com/220/547.html Uganda Corporate & Commercial Law news 15 Corporate & Commercial Law news - Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/220/547.html en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:49:32 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-faces-new-lawsuit-over-congo-conflict-minerals-396458a A US-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda despite the iPhone maker's denials. 1-263733 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/winners-of-the-2025-african-legal-awards-621201a The 12th annual African Legal Awards saw law firms from across the continent gather at The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg on Friday, 5 September, to celebrate excellence in the legal sector. 1-261201 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-merger-regulations-by-eacca-to-change-east-african-transactional-landscape-624421a The East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) has announced that it will commence receiving and reviewing mandatory cross-border merger notifications with effect from 1 November 2025. 1-260961 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/disputes-are-inevitable-delays-dont-have-to-be-259847a You've spent the money and built the project, but now your wind energy farm is at a standstill. While your million-dollar wind farm is ready to supply vital energy, it's waiting on grid access, delayed by a contractual dispute. The matter is far from resolution as the parties involved fail to reach a consensus in court, causing a years-long delay. 1-258230 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/220/638/239642.html Five activist groups have sued French oil major TotalEnergies for a second time over its projects in Uganda and Tanzania in a Paris civil court, they said on Tuesday, 27 June 2023, after an earlier fast-track attempt was dismissed in February. 1-239642 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/547/238684.html Africa currently presents a myriad of opportunities for investors via, for example, its recently implemented free trade agreement, rapidly evolving digitalisation, introduction of investor friendly and public interest policies alongside tighter enforcement of regulations, numerous sustainability-focused initiatives, and energy and infrastructure projects supported by the major global players. While geopolitical and economical challenges remain, investors that are successfully able to manage risks are finding that the continent's biggest challenges are also providing its greatest opportunities. To celebrate Africa Day, members of Baker McKenzie's Africa team from multiple jurisdictions have commented on some of the numerous reasons to invest in and celebrate the bright continent of Africa. 1-238684 Wed, 24 May 2023 10:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/162/236732.html The Competition Tribunal has conditionally approved Heineken's proposed R40.1bn acquisition of South Africa's largest liquor firm Distell. 1-236732 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/220/638/236394.html A French court ruled on Tuesday, 28 February 2023, that a lawsuit against oil major TotalEnergies over its controversial oil projects in Uganda and Tanzania was inadmissible. 1-236394 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/220/638/236392.html A French court on Tuesday, 28 February 2023, could order oil major TotalEnergies to halt the development of an east Africa pipeline in a landmark case based on legislation that makes big companies liable for risks to the environment and human rights. 1-236392 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/647/235565.html Africa is the world's top producer of numerous critical mineral commodities. With the rapid increase in the rate of the global energy transition, the continent's mining industry has a role to play in sourcing and supplying these critical minerals for use in clean energy projects, manufacturing capacity, electric vehicles and other sustainable solutions. 1-235565 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law Uganda