Legal Assistant

Dorothy Athieno Gloria.

Legal Assistant with a practice spanning commercial law, taxation, land transactions and family law, combining formal legal training with a professional accounting qualification.

Dorothy Athieno Gloria
ROLE
Legal Assistant
EMAIL
gloriaathieno@pactadvocates.com
OFFICE
Kampala, Uganda
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Biography

Dorothy Athieno Gloria is a Legal Assistant at PACT Advocates, with a practice that spans commercial law, taxation, land transactions, and family law. She provides practical, commercially sound, and client-centred legal advice, working closely with clients to understand their objectives and deliver solutions that are both responsive and results-oriented.

Gloria brings a distinctive multidisciplinary perspective to her work, combining formal legal training with a professional accounting qualification. This unique combination equips her to navigate matters involving taxation, commercial transactions, and financial compliance with a depth of understanding that goes beyond conventional legal practice, enabling her to identify legal risks with a keen appreciation of the commercial realities facing her clients.

She is committed to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence, and is passionate about building enduring client relationships. Gloria approaches every mandate with diligence and care, delivering legal services that are efficient, practical, and tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Areas of expertise
Commercial Law & Transactions
Advises clients on a broad range of commercial matters, including the drafting and review of contracts, joint venture arrangements, commercial agreements, and business transactions. Brings both legal and financial insight to complex transactional work, ensuring that clients’ interests are protected at every stage.
Taxation
Draws on a professional accounting background to advise on tax obligations, compliance, and planning. Assists clients in understanding their tax exposure across commercial transactions and provides practical guidance on meeting statutory requirements under Ugandan tax law.
Land Transactions & Conveyancing
Assists in the handling of land acquisition and disposal transactions, title due diligence, sale agreements, and conveyancing suites across freehold and leasehold tenures. Supports clients through every stage of the property transaction process with careful attention to detail.
Family Law
Advises clients on matters of family law, including matrimonial disputes, custody arrangements, maintenance, and related proceedings. Approaches sensitive family matters with empathy, discretion, and a commitment to achieving workable outcomes for all parties.
Negotiation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Assists in the resolution of disputes through negotiation, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Brings a measured, solution-focused approach to contentious matters, with a view to achieving efficient and commercially sensible outcomes for clients without recourse to litigation where possible.
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre, Kampala
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Hons, Makerere University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ICPAU – Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
Memberships
Uganda Law Society (ULS) – Admission Pending
East Africa Law Society (EALS)
Career
2026-Present
Legal Assistant, PACT Advocates

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