About
Biography
Fred is a graduate of Makerere Law School (1993), the founder of Muwema & Co. Advocates & Solicitors, one of Uganda’s premium law firms serving numerous clients in the manufacturing, trade & retail, services sector, banking, construction etc. The firm has a penchant for delivering creative legal solutions to complex legal cases.
An ardent litigator with an eye for detail, Fred has experience now spanning 30 years and he has handled many important and Landmark cases over the years dealing among others with:
- Denied boarding vs Air India (1996)
- Defamation of foreign leader - Muamar Gaddafi (2009)
- Largest Excise Duty Refund on Petroleum Products (2010)
- Qualifications/ Appointment of Drug Inspectors (2011)
- Regulation of Power Tariffs in Uganda (2012)
- Regulation of Sports Associations in Uganda (2012)
- Composition of the High Court Anti-Corruption Division (2016)
- Anonymous Online Defamation Case against Facebook – Dublin Ireland (2016)
- Constitutionality of Land Probe Inquiry (2020)
- Regulation of Mobile Money - leading to Enactment of National Payment Systems Act 2020 (2020)
- Regulation of Cross-border Commercial Bank Lending (2020-2023)
- The Incidence of Stamp Duty on Bank loan Instruments (2025 - on-going)
- Claims by Banks on Professional Indemnity Insurance Policies (2025 - on-going)
As a Co-founder of the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN), Fred has great interest in Intellectual Protection and has handled many trademark infringement cases for many local and international brands including Phillips, Colgate, Total, CIPLA, Bic, Oriflame, Delmonte, SKF, Mosanto etc.
Currently, he is working for several global brands on a landmark case to enforce the GATT Valuation System to deter parallel/ illicit trading in Uganda
Under ACN, he has developed Bleep® an innovative digital platform that empowers consumers to report counterfeits, brands to verify product authenticity, and regulators to take remedial action. This platform is embedded with Bleep Security Tag (BleST), a scannable security seal that is tamper-proof, non-clonable with geo-mapping to instantly verify product authenticity. (https://bleep.ug)
Fred is also a technical resource person behind the Anti-Counterfeit Goods and Services Bill (2023) which is now before the Parliament of Uganda.
Law Firm
Muwema & Co Advocates & Solicitors
Background
Education
- Bachelor Of Laws DegreeMAKERERE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
- Post Graduate Diploma In Legal Practice 1994LAW DEVELOPMENT CENTER (LDC)
Articles by Fred Muwema
General
Legal Watch – Vol 4: A Bank Cannot Transfer the Full Mortgage Value Charged on a Parent Title to a Single Condominium Unit – High Court Declares
13 Jul 2026
General
Legal Watch – Vol 3: Certificate of Great Public Importance – A Gateway to Third Appeals
4 Jun 2026
General
Legal Watch – Vol 2: The Protection of Sovereignty Bill – The First Agent of a Foreigner
4 Jun 2026
General
Legal Watch – Vol 1: Court of Appeal Upholds Goodwill as a Quantifiable Business Asset
4 Jun 2026
Fred Muwema featured in
Videos & Roundtables
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Muwema & Co. Advocates and Solicitors?
Muwema & Co. Advocates and Solicitors - PROFILE.
What areas of law does the firm specialize in?
The firm specializes in, but is not limited to, Corporate, Commercial, Intellectual Property, Land, Criminal, Banking and Finance, Labour and Employment, Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Family Law.
What notable cases has Muwema & Co. Advocates and Solicitors handled?
Muwema & Co. Advocates and Solicitors has earned a strong reputation for its involvement in landmark cases that have shaped Uganda’s legal, corporate, and regulatory landscape.
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What makes Muwema & Co. Advocates and Solicitors stand out?
The firm is recognized for its innovative approach, strong litigation record, and pioneering work in corporate anti-counterfeit and intellectual property law.