Ortus Advocates

ORTUS Advocates is a full-service corporate law firm based in Kampala and established in 2019. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is focused predominantly on banking, corporate matters, project development and is active serving clients in the financial services sector.  

Key clients 

Key clients for the firm include Uganda Development Bank, Equity Bank Uganda Limited, Post Bank Uganda Limited, KCB Bank Uganda Limited, Housing Finance Bank, Basic Group Limited, Joadah Consult, Biosyntec, Emin Pasha Group of Hotels, Zenitaka-Hyundai Joint Venture, Mota Engil, Trafigura and Prism Construction Company Limited. 

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

During the research period, the firm was active in banking, investment funds, insolvency and project development. 

In banking the firm assisted with financing for clients connected with financial services sectors. 

In investment funds corporate the firm was involved in fund formation, for clients connected with investment management sector.

The firm also advised a client in the energy sector on insolvency proceedings. 

In project development the firm assisted with deals for clients connected with oil and gas sector. 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

National Water & Sewerage Corporation $25.55 million financing