Our Practice

EAC Regional Integration

Our Focus

Cross-border trade and investment

Regional taxation

Regional competition law

Customs and trade facilitation

Harmonization of laws and standards

Regional policy and regulatory advisory

Our East Africa Regional Integration Law Practice provides specialized legal advisory services focused on cross-border trade, investment, and regulatory matters within the East African Community (EAC). We assist governments, corporations, financial institutions, and investors in navigating the legal and regulatory frameworks that underpin regional integration.

With a deep understanding of EAC treaties, regulations, and institutional frameworks, we help clients leverage regional opportunities, mitigate legal risks, and achieve sustainable growth. Our practice is committed to fostering cross-border cooperation, supporting regional development, and enabling businesses to thrive in an integrated East African market.

Our team advises on matters including trade facilitation, harmonization of laws and standards, cross-border commercial transactions, competition law compliance, dispute resolution, and public policy initiatives. We also guide clients on investment structuring, regional taxation, customs and trade compliance, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) across member states.

Practice contacts

Dr. Henry Onoria

General Counsel

Francis Gimara, SC

Head, ALP East Africa

Lastone Gulume

Managing Partner, ALP Advocates, Uganda

Judith Maryanne Aboto

Associate Partner