It is common knowledge that charitable and not-for-profit e organizations play a critical role in socio-economic development of society. NGOs and charitable organizations complement state services in the provision of social services such as education, health, environmental conservation and other socio-economic activities aimed at improving the human welfare.
CM Advocates is devoted to assisting our clients’ communities by meeting the legal, regulatory and governance needs of charities and non-for-profit entities. Indeed, since its inception, CM Advocates has been assisting both local and international NGOs and charitable organizations in diverse legal matters ranging from registration or incorporation in Uganda to offering advisory services or representation in diverse operational or transactional matters. We have also had cross-border experience by working with other counsel for our regional and international charities through our regional offices in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Our advocates are also encouraged to actively participate in charitable activities as a way of giving back to communities in which we operate in. As a corporate body, our firm is also directly and indirectly engaged in various charitable activities. For instance, our advocates offer pro bono legal services and other CSR initiatives undertaken by the firm or in partnership with our clients.
Arising from the foregoing, we have extensive experience and deep knowledge and understanding of the needs, challenges and importance of charitable and not-for- profits organizations.
The clients that we serve are in diverse charitable objects and activities including health care, religion, environmental protections, social services like relief of the poverty, international development and education.
We represent different types of not-for-profit organizations, including local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), charitable trusts, endowment funds, foreign charities operating or intending to operate in Uganda, foundations, religious congregations, religious associations or councils, churches, societies, community-based groups, advocacy groups, service clubs, trade organizations, governmental and quasi-governmental entities, and recreational clubs. Others include universities, colleges, schools, health facilities and hospital, climate change and environmental groups, trade and professional associations.
For some of these organizations, we act as their main counsels or legal advisors. For others, our work is focused on a specific transaction or operational matter.
