How to Legally Change a name by Deed Poll and Gazetting

How to Legally Change a name by Deed Poll and Gazetting

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The legal procedure of changing a name is well stated and provided for under, The Oaths Act chapter 19, the Births and Deaths Registration Act Chapter 309 and the Registration of Documents Act Chapter 81.

1. Find a lawyer

The first thing to do I to find a Lawyer of your choice who is well versed with the legal procedure of changing a name, he or she will draft for you a Deed Poll stating the changes you are making, you will then sign the deed poll and swear by it an Oath or affidavit before a magistrate, a commissioner for oaths, justice of peace or any other person authorized by Law to do take oaths.

2. Register the Deed Poll

For the Deed poll to be legally recognized, it will have to be registered with Government in the documents register for record purposes, in Uganda, it is registered by Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).

3. Gazetting the Deed Poll.

After registration your deed poll at URSB, Gazette the change of name in the Uganda Gazette which is printed and published at Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), the purpose for this is to let the world know about the changes and in case any person had an objection the change, they can be able to come out and challenge the change.

When your deliver the registered Gazette to Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), you will be required to pay the necessary Gazetting fees and a payment receipt will be issued as proof of payment and once the published  Gazzet is released, you will be now referred to by your new Name and the changes can be effected to your public and private documents if you so wish.

By this time you know that the procedure to Legally changing a name is straight forward and an affordable process as long as your Lawyer is ready to lead you through the entire process

To have your deed poll drafted, commissioned, registered and ready for Gazetting, feel free to visit our offices or send us a massage, or directly call us.

 

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Cyber Laws & Electronic Transactions

Cyber Laws & Electronic Transactions

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Computer Misuse Act of, 2011 was been passed to give effect to the UN resolution, As per the preamble to the Act, its purpose is to make provision for the safety and security of electronic transactions and information systems; to prevent unlawful access, abuse or misuse of information systems including computers and to make provision for securing the conduct of electronic transactions in a trustworthy electronic environment and to provide for other related matters. promote efficient delivery of Government services by means of reliable electronic records.

We provide comprehensive legal Services to our clients to protect from the cyber crimes and remedy, if they are victim of hacking, phishing, and other mode of cyber crimes. We provide various following services to our clients to face complex changes that are inevitable for the smooth functioning of e-commerce and electronic/digital world, namely:

• Electronic contracts
• digital signatures  
• Security procedure for electronic records and digital signature
• Proceedings before Certifying Authorities and Controller of Certifying Authorities,
• Procedure before Certifying authorities to obtain License to issue digital signature certificates
• Various types of computer crimes defined under the I.T. Act 2000.
• Proceedings before Adjudicating Officer
• Proceeding and enquiry/inquiries done by adjudication officers under the said Act
• Proceeding before Cyber Appellate Tribunal
• Appeal from order of Adjudicating Officer to Cyber Appellate Tribunal  
• Appeal from order of Cyber Appellate Tribunal to High Court
• Complaints pertaining to the offences or contraventions committed outside India

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Commercial Contracts & Agreements

Commercial Contracts & Agreements

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Besides legal consulting and litigation services we provide various other legal services including Documentation, execution and their registration with the concerned authority. These services include individual Clients work and corporate agreements/assignments. The Corporate team of the firm is well equipped and has a vide expertise in dealing with the matters related to law of Trust and Societies, Partnerships, company laws, Drafting of Corporate agreements and commercial contracts, Deeds, MOU/MOA.

We also provide following legal consultancy services under this chapter:

• Drafting of Commercial Agreements/Contracts/Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Drafting of Joint Venture Agreements
• Drafting of MOA/AOA, Constitution of Political Party/Company/Trust/NGO.
• Drafting of Compromise / Settlement Deeds
• Drafting of Indemnity bond and other Bonds
• Drafting of GPA/SPA/WILL etc.
• Drafting of Deed of Mortgage /Hypothecation
• Drafting of Partnership Deed & Trust Deed
• Drafting of Gift deeds/ Sale Deed / Agreement to Sell etc.
• Drafting of Public Notices / Publications/Auction notice etc.
• Tenders / Public Notices etc
• Drafting of various Petitions/Application to be filed before various courts, tribunals and other authorities.
  

• Drafting of WILL and its registration
• Registration of Marriage;
• Agreement to Sell
• General Power of Attorney
• Special power of Attorney
• Resolutions
• Sale Deed
• Gift Deed
• Bonds
• Commercial Contracts
• Indemnity Bond
• Loan Agreements
• Deed Of mortgage
• Hypothecation Deeds
• Trust Deed
• Memorandum of Understanding
• Articles of Associations
• Compromises and Settlement Deed
• Notices
• Publication Notices etc.
• Registration of Estates and Property;
• Registration on name of News Papers/magazine
• Registration of copyright and trademark
  

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Real Estate & Land Law

Real Estate & Land Law

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Our Firm provides comprehensive services in all aspect of property and real estate transactions including advising and drafting deeds and reports on title, purchase, sale, leasing, tenancy, licensing, construction, development and mortgage. We have long experience in litigation related to property disputes including under The Land Act, The Land Acquisition Act, The registartion of Titles Act etc.

Besides above, we provide following legal services to our clients namely:

• Proceedings pertaining to Land acquisitio
• Mutation of properties/estates
• Patwari related works
• Documentation and Registration of Power Of Attorney / sale deed/ Agreement to sell etc.
• Projects and retail property transactions
• Real estate investment and development projects
• Property joint ventures
• Property related acquisitions and dispositions
• Property related project finance
• Formation of Trusts and estate management
• Legal documentation and advice on Sale/Purchase/Lease of Property
• Landlord and Tenant Disputes
• Land Use Regulations
• Mortgage and Finance Agreements
• Building, Development and Construction Contracts
• House Tax disputes

We have advised legally on the law related to real estate to various clients which includes Real estate companies, individuals, farmers, landlords and lessee.

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Company & Business Law

Company & Business Law

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

We provide comprehensive  legal service covering the entire area of operation of companies including Company Formation and Corporate Approvals; Secretarial Compliance, Joint Venture, Wholly Owned Subsidiaries and Holding Companies; Mergers and Acquisitions; Security Documentation, Project Finance Documentation; Restructuring and Reorganization etc.

Our corporate practices include the following industries:-

• Construction & Infrastructure,
• Telecommunication and IT,
• Agriculture,
• Computer Software & Hardware,
• Food & Beverages.
• Paper & Chemicals,
• Energy,
• Mining & Metals,
• Oil & Gas,
• Financial Services,
• Health Care & Hospitality,
• Insurance
• Shipping & Maritime,
• Pharmaceutical,
• Entertainment & Media,
• Real Estate,
• Manufacturing Sector,
• Aviation, Transport & Automotive,
• Professional & Business Services,

We facilitate our clients legally in providing following various legal services namely:

• Incorporation of Companies-In Uganda and abroad
• Corporate Approvals;
•  Secretarial Compliance,
• Joint Venture,
• Wholly Owned Subsidiaries and Holding Companies;
• Mergers and Acquisitions;
• Security Documentation,
•  Project Finance Documentation;
• Restructuring and Reorganization
• Establishment of Branch, Liaison & Representative Offices
• FEMA Exchange Control & Regulatory Matters
• Distribution, Agency & Franchise Agreements
• Foreign Collaboration, Joint Ventures
• Recovery of Investment by International Fund Managers
• Schemes of Arrangements
• Debt Restructuring
• Foreign Direct Investment
• Warehousing, Special Economic Zones
• VAT Laws in Uganda
• Winding Up and Liquidations
• Securities Laws & Regulations
• Corporate & Shareholders’ Disputes
• Corporate Restructuring & Reconstruction
• Misfeasance Actions
• Oppression Actions
• Winding-up & Bankruptcy Proceedings

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Family & Divorce Law

Family & Divorce Law

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

When matrimonial dispute arises between parties to marriage, it brings a number of litigation issues with it. It includes civil as well as criminal litigation and involves civil laws, family laws, matrimonial laws as well as criminal law. for example:  

Criminal Law:

• Criminal complaints and defense under the Uganda Penal Code Act;
• Complaint under Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act 2005;
• Complaint under the marriages Act;
• Application for child custody, paternity, maintenance by wife or husaband;
• and various complaints under the Children  Act and the Penal Code;

Civil/Family Law:

• Petition for Divorce under various ground mentioned under the law viz. (i) on the ground of mutual consent (ii) Petition on the ground of cruelty, desertion, impotency, adultery etc.  
• Petition for custody of children under provisions of HMA, 1955
• Application  for seeking interim maintenance and expenses by wife;
• Application for restitution of conjugal rights;
• Suit for partition of the joint property owned jointly by husband and wife;

So, we provide comprehensive legal services to our clients so that they can get one window solution of every kind of Disputes and at every level of disputes under matrimonial law, criminal law or disputes related to property.  We provide legal consultancy services, prior to dispute so that the dispute can be avoided, besides providing litigation services to our clients at each and every level of dispute.

Besides the above, we delicately provide legal assistance to our clients in the following matters namely:

• Registration of marriages,
• Conversion from one religion to other
• Police protection to our clients,
• Adoption of children
• Guardianship
• Personal laws
• Inheritance & succession
• Probate and wills
• Partition of joint properties
• Divorce by mutual consent
• Divorce petition by either party
• Restitution of conjugal rights
• Judicial separation
• Interim maintenance
• Maintenance / permanent alimony
• Appointment of protection officer
• Interim compensation
• Separate residence order
• Any other remedy prescribed by law of the land.

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