Radiant House, Plot 20, Kampala Road,
PO Box 2344, Kampala
Uganda
Tel: +256 414 233 770
Fax: +256 414 257 544
Email: kats@kats.co.ug
Web: www.kats.co.ug
Overview:
Senior Partners: John W. Katende, Prof Frederick Ssempebwa
Partners: Sam Serwanga, Soogi Katende, Fred Sentomero, Sim Katende
Associate Partners: Jane Akiteng, Fred Kiiza Businge, Nsubuga E. Ssempebwa, Arthur K. Ssempebwa
Number of other lawyers: 15
Number of dual licensed lawyers: 3
Firm profile:
Katende, Ssempebwa & Co. was established in 1969 and is the
largest and leading law firm in Uganda boasting of some of the most
highly trained and experienced lawyers in the region, several of whom
are licensed to practice in Uganda, New York and the United Kingdom.
This firm has maintained a significant and pioneering presence in all
areas of general and specialised transactional and litigation practice.
Most of the more challenging legal problems and assignments in Uganda
have been handled by the firm and many of the firm's lawyers have behind
them, a wealth of experience and backgrounds that have collectively
enabled the firm to pool its resources and consistently give
comprehensive advice, even in the most unusual circumstances. Its
lawyers have received their legal training from the leading universities
in the world and therefore have the unique capability to handle matters
in a manner that incorporates and balances legal considerations of
various jurisdictions.
Areas of practice:
Oil and Gas: We advise emerging and established oil companies
on a wide spectrum of legal matters ranging from business establishment
and licensing to regulatory compliance.
Banking & Finance: We have one of the largest Banking
practices representing the country's central bank and several
international, regional and local banks.
Telecommunications: We advise various international
telecommunications companies on multi-billion dollar acquisitions, due
diligences, business structuring, licence transfers and regulatory
compliance.
Employment & Labour Law: We advise international and
corporate clients on employment contracts, redundancies and
restructurings, remuneration and incentive systems, pension funds and
social security audits.
Corporate & Commercial: Our practice encompasses the full range of legal services required by corporations.
M&A, Corporate Restructurings & Privatisations: We carry
out due diligence processes and provide legal assistance in the purchase
or disposal of African corporations and parastatals.
Securities: We have acted as legal and transaction advisors to
companies in their IPOs and cross listings on the Uganda Securities
Exchange.
Litigation & Arbitration: We have built an impeccable track
record in litigation and have been involved in several ground breaking,
law making and landmark litigation cases that have shaped the law of
Uganda.
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents & Product Liability:
We register, negotiate, renew, protect and enforce property rights
agreements, trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights, licenses and
layout designs.
Real Estate & Conveyance: We execute a tremendous amount of conveyance work specialising in all kinds of land transactions.
Tax: We provide specialised advice for clients on the tax
implications of investment in Uganda, tax planning for directors and
shareholders, mergers and reorganisations.
Aviation: We represent numerous international and domestic
airlines and Uganda's aviation authority in aircraft purchases, sales,
leasing and financing, certification and registration and cargo and
baggage claims.
Criminal: We have represented the government and clients in numerous high profile criminal proceedings.
Insurance, Debt Recovery, Receiverships, Bankruptcy & Liquidation:
We handle substantial insurance work for international and local
insurers and also routinely handle bankruptcy, liquidation, debt
collection and receiverships.
Languages:
English, French and Swahili.