Kyagaba & Otatiina Advocates is a full-service law firm in Uganda and has since 2019 been a member of Dentons.  

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm has a particular focus on financial and corporate work with a special focus on banking and financial services lender transactions as well as investment funds work.  

Key clients 

Key clients for the firm include Stanbic Bank, Centenary Bank, Yamaha Motor Co, Kiira Motors Corporation, Bolt Operations OU, China Railway & Bridge Company, Budadiri Arabica Coffee Factory Limited, Gauff Consultants and Yield Fund. 

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)   

During the research period the firm was active in advising on financial and corporate deals for clients linked to the banking, financial services and government sectors. The firm visibly advised on banking, debt and equity capital markets, and M&A.

In banking the firm advised on several financing deals including Islamic and trade financing.

The firm was also active in the debt and equity capital markets where it advised on secondary offerings such as rights issue, and convertible securities.

In M&A, the firm advised on several acquisitions including real estate acquisitions, joint ventures and financial investments. 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024) 

MFS Africa $23.68 million financing

Volcafe $20 million financing