PARTNER

Paul Jacob Batte.

Over a decade across commercial litigation, IP enforcement, conveyancing, governance and estate administration.

Paul Jacob Batte
ROLE
PARTNER
EMAIL
pauljacobbatte@pactadvocates.com
PHONE
+256 782 058 589
LINKEDIN
Biography

Paul Jacob Batte is an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with over a decade of practical legal experience, combining a versatile dual practice across both contentious and non-contentious work. He serves as a Partner at PACT Advocates and concurrently as Legal Manager at BrandGuard Limited, a leading brand protection and intellectual property enforcement firm operating across the East African region.

His practice spans commercial litigation, intellectual property enforcement, real estate and conveyancing, corporate governance, employment law, and estate administration. Paul brings a results-driven, commercially grounded approach to every mandate, representing individuals, corporates, and institutional clients before the High Court of Uganda and its subordinate courts.

At BrandGuard Limited, Paul has developed deep expertise in anti-counterfeiting strategy, trademark enforcement operations, and IP policy, working closely with government regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, and multinational brand owners to combat illicit trade at scale. His notable work includes legal work in connection with the Government of Uganda’s UGX 207.13 billion share acquisition in ROKO Construction Limited.

Areas of expertise
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Represents clients before the High Court and subordinate courts in civil and commercial disputes, including contested land matters, contractual disputes, and debt recovery.
Intellectual Property & Brand Protection
Leads enforcement operations against counterfeit products and illicit trade across Uganda and the wider EAC; advises on trademark registration, licensing, and IP compliance.
Real Estate & Conveyancing
Land acquisition transactions, title due diligence, sale agreements, conveyancing suites, and kibanja rights matters across freehold and leasehold tenures.
Corporate Transactions & Governance
Drafts joint venture agreements, partnership deeds, and commercial contracts; serves as Company Secretary with board, KYC and regulatory compliance advisory.
Employment & Estate Administration
Advises on employment matters before the Industrial Court and manages the full cycle of estate administration before the Family Division of the High Court.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Hons, Uganda Christian University
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre
Professional Certificate in Regulatory Compliance, MTF Institute
Anti-Money Laundering, KYC and Compliance, MTF Institute
Career
Present
Partner, PACT Advocates
Present
Legal Manager, BrandGuard Limited

Speak directly with the advocate who will handle your matter.