KTA Advocates
is a full-service law firm in Kampala and has been in the market for 12 years. The firm also has a presence in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.
The firm is experienced in project development and M&A.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include
SafeBoda, Jumia,
Multigate, Umba Inc., Dimo, KCB, Orient Bank, Airtel, MTN, C-squared,
Echote and Optima Mines.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, financial services, insolvency and project development.
In banking and finance the firm’s work focused on assisting clients with debt recovery, unsecured and secured debt deals for clients connected with agriculture, banking and healthcare services.
In M&A the firm worked in private acquisitions and joint ventures for clients connected with the investment management and technology and communications sectors.
In project development the firm assisted with exploration contracts, project development for clients connected with the construction, transport and materials and technology and communications sectors.
In restructuring and insolvency, the firm assisted with an equity share acquisition for a client connected with the entertainment sector.
During the research period corporate senior associate Stella Arinaitwe joined the firm from Tropical Bank.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services regulatory
"They understand the details of all the regulatory aspects and have built good relationships with the regulator. They are able to advise clearly on the implications of regulations and laws."
"Understand local context."
"KTA embraces technology
thus is very agile. Have professional lawyers. More importantly, they are client
centred and understand the value of relationship
building. "
"Agile. Problem solving. Leadership. Available."
"Bonita explains clearly the implications of laws and regulations. She has an excellent knowledge of our business and advocates well on behalf of the company."
