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PROCUREMENT

A significant amount of the work we do involves major international projects in Europe and we are familiar with the rules relating to public procurement. This is becoming increasingly important to the construction industry. We have worked on many procurement issues under World bank, Africa Development Bank, European Union, KFW, Islamic Development Bank and local laws including Public Procurement & Disposal of public assets act 2003, as amended. We are experts in Public- Private Partnerships (PPP), and we have previously served as transaction Advisors The work we undertake is, however, not limited to representing clients in challenges before the courts. We...

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CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY WORK

Problems can arise at any stage in a construction project. Early expert advice can prevent a problem becoming a dispute. Larry advocates has a wealth of experience in giving pragmatic, commercial advice to clients throughout the life of a project. Often it is only when relationships have already deteriorated on a project and it becomes inevitable that claims will be made that a client will seek assistance from a lawyer. Getting one’s strategy right when claims are imminent, or are being first presented, may help to limit one’s liability and may even avoid the need for a full-blown dispute resolution procedure....

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BONDS AND GUARANTEES

LARRY Advocates understands that security in the form of bonds and guarantees is an essential part of construction projects for both employers and contractors. Larry advocates assists its clients with the drafting of such guarantees and bonds. LARRY Advocates has also dealt with the enforcement of bonds both in Uganda and abroad. We have also represented clients in relation to the enforcement of guarantees and have served claims quickly and efficiently through diplomatic channels. We have acted to prevent on-demand bonds being improperly called or paid out in various jurisdictions....

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TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATION (TMT)

In order to r to effectively and constructively navigate the regulatory and legal issues that affect players within the TMT industry, you need a firm that understands the entire spectrum of the industry and is a respected market leader. You need a firm and a team that understands the opportunities and risks facing your business or industry in an environment that is ever evolving. A firm that is agile and responsive to client needs and can speak your language. LARRY Advocates is privileged to have a team of top lawyers with proven expertise and knowledge of the Ugandan legal and regulatory...

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ADJUDICATION / DISPUTE BOARDS / ADR

Larry Advocates has represented its clients before Dispute Adjudication Boards, Dispute Review Boards, in adjudication proceedings under the Centre for Arbitration and dispute resolution rules of Uganda and in mediations.  We provide advocacy services to clients in all forms of ADR processes and in any subsequent enforcement proceedings.  We have an exceptional amount of experience dealing with FIDIC Dispute Adjudication Boards, with scores of referrals to DABs. Adjudications involve particular challenges.  A FIDIC adjudication has to be concluded within 84 days of the date of referral. The skills and experience of our lawyers means that Larry Advocates can react to our...

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