ABMAK Associates
ABMAK Associates is a corporate law firm based in Kampala, and its main office is in Kampala.
The firm specializes in the corporate, transactional and regulatory aspects of oil & gas, mining, power, and infrastructure projects.
ABMAK Associates acted as lead legal advisor for HMH-Kuku Limited (HMH) and its outgoing shareholders in the acquisition of 100% ownership of the company by African Poultry Development Limited. The team, led by Festus
Akunobera and Joshua T.
Byabashaija,
drafted and negotiated legal documentation and advised the
client on the corporate and regulatory compliance requirements for the acquisition. This included securing no-objection approvals from the National Environment Management Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries. The acquisition was completed in June
2024, but
amalgamation is ongoing.
The firm is also
advising Platinum, a licensed microfinance institution in Uganda, on its proposed issuance of unsecured medium-term notes which will be listed on the Fixed Income Security Market Segment (FISMS) of the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). Acting as lead counsel, the team has
engaged with the Capital Markets Authority on approval requirements for the programme; drafted the programme documents, including the trust deed, agency agreement, and placing agent agreement; and conducted due diligence on the corporate file of Platinum at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau to determine the company’s statutory eligibility. The transaction is currently ongoing and led by partner Hakim Muwonge.
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd; HMH-Kuku Limited; ARPE Limited; Platinum Credit (U) Limited; Marsh Insurance Brokers Limited;
Kikagati Power Company Limited;
H5 Resources Limited; Sino Minerals Investments Company Limited;
Zhurong Technologies Limited
“They are precise in their deliverables and explain clearly options available to SENOK.” (Project Development)
“We appreciated ABMAK Associates for their highly professional and efficient legal services. The team communicated smoothly and coordinated effectively, especially in land acquisition and project management.” (Project Development)
“Their extensive experience and proactive approach allowed them to foresee potential issues and provide practical solutions, which significantly contributed to the smooth progress of our project.” (Project Development)
“We appreciate the firm’s professionalism.” (Capital Markets)
“Aisha N. Wamala speaks clearly and factually reports the requirements.” (Project Development)
"Denis
Kusaasira excels in project coordination and handling legal matters. He communicates clearly and efficiently, quickly understands issues, and provides practical solutions. Additionally, his extensive experience in contract negotiations has been instrumental in ensuring the smooth progress of our project.” (Project Development)
“Jemimah Mushabe is good in her statements.” (Project Development)
“Sheenah
Ainerukundo
is good at communication and managing client relationships.” (Capital Markets)
“Hakim Muwonge is good at client relationships.” (Capital Markets)
AF Mpanga
AF Mpanga is a Ugandan firm founded in 2003 and located in Kampala. The firm is a pan-African firm with a focus on business law. The firm has a strong practice in both financial and corporate as well as project development transactions. Within these areas the firm has a particular specialism for buyers in M&A transactions.
AF Mpanga
assisted Coca-Cola Bottling Africa Proprietary Limited (CCBA) with the refinancing of the Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited (CCBU) facilities. The funding was advanced by way of a bilateral term and revolving facilities agreement, in an aggregate amount of US$ 86,490,000. The team acted as local counsel and was led by William Kasozi. The transaction closed in March 2025.
The firm also
advised the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited in connection with SIFMA/ICMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement and the negotiated Terms and Conditions where the Bank of Uganda agreed to sell to the Standard Bank of South Africa Treasury Bills. The
cross-border transaction closed in December 2024 and was led by partner William Kasozi.
Coca-Cola Bottling Africa Proprietary Limited (CCBA); Standard Bank of South Africa; Absa Bank Uganda Limited; European Development Finance Institutions Management Company (EDFI MC); KCB Bank Uganda Limited
“AF Mpanga was able to assemble a team of experts in the shortest time possible and delivered the assignment within timelines to the satisfaction of the client.” (Banking & Finance)
“Frederick
Mpanga
is good at finding innovative legal solutions.” (Banking & Finance)
Dentons Advocates
Kyagaba & Otatiina Advocates
is a Ugandan law firm based in Kampala which since 2019 has been a member of Dentons.
Kyagaba & Otatiina Advocates acted as lead legal counsel to Spouts International in connection with a US$3.5 million equity investment by the Water Access Acceleration Fund S.L.P. The team, led by Dennis Otatiina,
drafted and negotiated the share subscription agreement, share buyback agreement, disclosure letter, and amendments to the existing shareholders’ agreement; advised on key regulatory and compliance issues; and ensured strategic alignment with both Ugandan law and international investment standards. The transaction closed in
November 2024.
The firm is also
advising National Housing and Construction Company Ltd. on the structuring and implementation of a custom-built,
state-of-the-art headquarters for the Electoral Commission of Uganda. Acting
as lead counsel, the team is advising
on the project structure, negotiating the legal and commercial framework, and drafting and reviewing all construction and ancillary contracts.
The transaction closed in November 2024 and was led by David Mpanga.
Associate partner Julius Kyamanywa joined the Banking & Finance team from DFCU Bank in May 2025.
WBPF; Salaam Bank;
Umunthu Investment Co. II; SPOUTS International Ltd.; Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.; National Housing and Construction Company Limited; Credinvest International Corporate Finance
“The team is extremely knowledgeable in matter commercial law, local legal framework, transaction support, PE/VC
transactions and Private Credit.” (Private Equity)
“We appreciate the timely and comprehensive legal expertise offered by the firm during the project structuring process.” (Project Development)
“The firm
provided sound legal advice with a commercial lens.
They were quick to respond to questions and issues.” (Project Finance)
“The firm helped to coordinate counsel from other jurisdictions and made the transaction
very smooth and easy for us.” (Project Finance)
“Agatha Etyang is responsive and has good client management skills.” (Project Finance)
“We appreciate
David Mpanga’s structuring of construction projects and client management.” (Project Development)
“Dennis
Otatiina worked on corporate
advisory, providing creative solutions on deal structuring to align with local laws, legal due diligence, KYC and AML,
and preparing quality legal documentation.” (Private Equity)
“Dennis
Otatiina is extremely trustworthy.” (Private Equity)
“Kyagaba & Otatiina Advocates excels in their turnaround time, which is crucial in the banking sector. The firm consistently meets deadlines, ensuring efficient processing of work. Their commitment to
timely service enhances client satisfaction and reliability, setting them apart in a competitive legal landscape.” (Banking)
“The firm is diligent.” (Banking)
“The firm offers pragmatic advice suited to needs of the entity and constantly follows up with the client in the event of any matters arising.” (Project finance)
“Esther always gives timely feedback on
inquires that arise.
Esther is also very professional and meets all set deadlines and
incase of delays communicates
in a timely manner.
Esther is also extremely knowledgeable, readily
available and flexible in how she does her work.” - Esther Ntale, Senior Associate
“She is good at communicating and client relations.” - Pearl Nyakabwa, Managing partner
“Provision of pragmatic advice in the context of the legal question at hand.” - Pearl Nyakabwa, Managing partner
“Pearl is the care partner for our company.
She is readily available when
needed, especially where instructions are complex.
Pearl ensures that the bank’s instructions are handled with the necessary care and professionalism that is
required.”
-
Pearl Nyakabwa, Managing partner
ENSafrica
ENSafrica
is the
Ugandan office of the pan-African law firm of the same name. Founded in South Africa in 1905,
ENSafrica employs more than 600 hundred lawyers across as offices in Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda.
ENSafrica Uganda advised Absa Bank on a USD 100 million cross-currency repurchase transaction with the Bank of Uganda. The Bank of Uganda agreed to sell to Absa treasury bonds issued by the Government of Uganda denominated in Uganda Shillings against an agreement by the Bank of Uganda to repurchase the securities from Absa
at a later date. The transaction was completed in June 2024 and led by partner Phillip
Karugaba.
The firm also
assisted Inua Impact Fund Limited in the acquisition of a 20% stake in Flow Uganda Limited. The team, led by partner Rehema Nakirya
Ssemyalo,
assisted the client in the negotiation of the term sheet, drafting of the share purchase and shareholders agreements, and assisting in the deal closure. The
transaction was completed in December 2024.
Absa Bank Uganda Limited; Inua Impact Fund Limited; The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited; Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited; Alterra Africa Accelerator Manager; International Finance Corporation (IFC); African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank); Africa Go Green Fund for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency S.C.S. SICAV-RAIF
“They are one of the market leaders in international lending and offered practical advice to overcome legal hurdles during the negotiations.” (Banking & Finance)
“Excellent services, great and experience team of advocates in a vast number of areas.” (Banking & Finance)
“Rachel Musoke is an expert at navigating complex transactions to ensure
favourable outcomes for all parties.” (Banking & Finance)
"Rachel Musoke demonstrates leadership.”
(Banking & Finance)
KATS - Katende Ssempebwa Advocates
Katende
Ssempebwa Advocates
is a Ugandan law firm founded in 1969 by John W. Katende and Prof. Frederick
Ssempebwa. The firm employs over sixty legal and support staff and is based in Kampala.
Ligomarc Advocates
Ligomarc Advocates is a corporate law firm founded in 2003 by Ruth
Sebatindira. The firm has one office in Kampala and collaborates with Andersen Global.
MMAKS Advocates
MMAKS is a full-service corporate firm and is a member of the Africa Legal Network. The firm has a presence in 15 African countries and a regional office in Dubai. The firm is strong in banking and finance and serves clients in financial services.
MMAKS advocates acted as lead counsel for the Office of the Auditor General on a special audit of the Lease and Assignment Agreement between Umeme Limited and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, which was
coming to an end. The team determined the buy-out amount
due to Umeme Limited at the expiry of the Concession,
established financial liability owed by either party, verified the completeness of the electricity distribution network assets, and
established any outstanding legal non-compliance and associated liability by Umeme Limited to the Government of Uganda. The project was completed in March 2025 and was led by Fiona Davies Nalwanga and Godwin Kakande.
The firm is also
advising Olea Insurance Solutions Africa,
seeks to
purchase all the issued shares in Marsh Insurance Brokers Limited, resulting in the amalgamation of Olea Uganda Limited and Marsh Uganda.
Acting as lead counsel for the client, the firm is involved in reviewing and advising on the share purchase agreement and the regulatory approvals involved, as well as obtaining approvals from the ministries of government. The transaction is currently ongoing and led by partner Fiona Davies Nalwanga.
Standard Bank; Standard Chartered Bank; Inspired Group; BlackRock Inc.; Olea Insurance Solutions Africa
“They were responsive and solution oriented.” (Banking & Finance)
“Fred
Sseyonga
was helpful in providing
very helpful solutions to the practical challenges. He was available and reliable.” (Banking & Finance)
Ortus Advocates
ORTUS Advocates is a full-service corporate law firm based in Kampala and established in 2019.
The firm is focused predominantly on banking, corporate matters, project development and is active serving clients in the financial services sector.
Ortus Advocates acted as legal counsel to KCB Bank Uganda in its financing of up to $10,000,000 towards the development, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP). Acting as
local counsel, the firm advised on the legal landscape to ensure the transaction aligned with both Ugandan and international legal standards. This included examining the draft financing term sheet; drafting and reviewing the commitment letter;
and negotiating and reviewing English law financing documents, including the Facility Agreement, Common Terms Agreement, Security Trust & Intercreditor Deed, the Onshore Accounts Agreement, and the project documents. The transaction closed in January 2025 and was led by Birungi
Kaburara.
The firm is also
advising Verity Nature on the structuring, regulatory clearances, and implementation of a 12‑year programme to plant up to 5 billion trees across Uganda. The firm’s mandate includes corporate structuring; land-tenure strategy and
long-term leases with farmers; environment and social impact assessments; carbon-credit documentation; and alignment with Uganda’s nascent carbon-market and climate-policy framework.
The team acted as lead counsel to the sponsor and was led by Birungi
Kaburara. The project is currently in the implementation stage.
Partner Simon Peter
Kinobe left the
Infrastructure & Construction team in February 2025 to be appointed as a judge of the High Court of Uganda.
KCB Bank Uganda Limited; Ecobank Uganda Limited; Abler Nordic; Green Lexus LLC; Verity Nature;
Colombo Capital US; East African Crude Oil Pipeline Limited (EACOP); Verity Nature Limited; African Women Industrial Park LLP; CNOOC Uganda Limited
“They are
very knowledgeable and have a good understanding of local law, whilst
providing international standard legal advice.” (Project Development)
“Their experts are readily available to the project, deliver within the timelines, and offer
innovative solutions above the scope.” (Project Development)
“We appreciate the firm’s attention to detail, personal initiative, and connections in the political sector.” (Project Development)
“They are responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.” (Project Development)
“Birungi
Kaburara-Mugisha is switched on, innovative, energetic knowledgeable and easy to work with.” (Project Development)
“Birungi
Kaburara-Mugisha is energetic, responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.” (Project Development)
“Caroline Mbabazi engages with the client and delivers detailed reporting.” (Project Development)
“Emmanuel Tumuhaise is extremely organized. We appreciate his attention to detail and full commitment.” (Project Development)
SM&Co Advocates
SM&Co Advocates is a Ugandan law firm
established in 1987. The firm also has a branch office is in Burundi.
SM&Co Advocates acted as Ugandan local counsel to Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TBD) as the lender and the Standard Bank of South Africa (SBSA) as the security agent in respect of a USD 36,000,000 facility to
Kinyara Sugar Limited.
The team assisted in the due diligence investigations on Kinyara Sugar LImited, focusing on its corporate affairs, regulatory compliance, and material project developments. The firm also advised on the financing phase of the transaction, including the review of the finance documents,
drafting the necessary corporate authorizations, and collecting and confirming of conditions precedent.
The transaction closed in December 2024 and was led by Andrew
Kibaya.
The firm also acted as local counsel to Nederlandse
Financierings-Maatschappij Voor
Ontwikkelingslanden N.V.
(FMO) in relation a US$ 5,000,000 to
Watu Credit Uganda Ltd to finance the borrower’s electric motorcycle financing portfolio in Uganda. The team, led by Andrew Kibaya, drafted an English Law Term Loan Facility Agreement as well as the FMO Policies Agreement; drafted the required corporate authorizations;
assisted with the collection and confirmation of conditions precedent; and attended
post-closing local matters.
The transaction was completed in December 2024.
Partner Hellen
Nakiryowa departed the Banking & Finance at the end of 2024 to join the African Development Bank.
Bank of Uganda; Louis Dreyfus Commodities; Umeme Limited; Uganda National Airlines Limited; East African Crude Oil Pipeline Limited.
Birungyi Barata & Associates
Birungyi Barata & Associates is a commercial firm based in Uganda. It was established in 2003 by Enoch Brata and Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda, the managing partner. It has an office is in Kampala and a team of 14 lawyers.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm advises on transactions within the banking, M&A, project finance, and restructuring and insolvency (R&I) practice areas, and can advise on Ugandan and English law.
Key clients
The firm has developed strong relationships with Absa Uganda, Chestnut, Ziba, Mahoma, Airtel, World Bank Group, Capital Shoppers, Marriot Hotel and Apartments, and Uganda Breweries.
Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, M&A, project finance, and R&I.
In banking it was active on behalf of borrowers and lenders, and it advised on project financing for developments in the energy sector.
In corporate work the firm advised on acquisitions on behalf of buyers and sellers and assisted with restructurings.
Deal highlights: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Kibaale District hydro power plant
SACCO restructuring
Windforce / Akbar Group / ECL Energy 10MW solar power plant
Client feedback: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Financial services regulatory
“Timely delivery on the defined deliverables, creative tailor made tax-related solutions. A well experienced and tax savvy team. The firm has had 100% success in all the tax matters concluded thus far and continue to provide satisfactory representation both in court and the tribunal. Timely sharing of significant changes in the regulatory and legal regimes. They are a leader in shaping tax Jurisprudence and practice.”
Project development
“Honest and realistic in analysing cases, timely actions, and problem-solving.”
Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda
“Excellent customer care and managing the needs of the customer. Approachable and available 24/7, attention to detail. Goes an extra mile to deliver results Strong drafting skills, sharp reasoning on all matters, a thorough understanding and appreciation of the tax Legal framework. Well thought out arguments/submissions.”
Enoch Barata
“Excellent customer care, very good time management, skilled problem-solving and is very honest.”
Bytelex Advocates
Bytelex Advocates is a Ugandan law firm based in Kampala.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on loan deals as well as general financial services regulatory work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include HiLight Technologies, Culipa, ATAD Steel Structure Corporation, Veron Intercontinental Shipping Investments, Ecological Christian Organisation, Yellow Card Financial, I4policy, GIZ: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Government of Rwanda and ThinkIT.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services regulatory
"The team has been quite thorough in their preparation work, going ahead to clear any potential blockers and leveraging their extensive network to acquire all relevant paperwork in a timely manner."
"Bytelex has a good level of experience and knowledge in regulatory engagements in Uganda. They were very clear on expectations and advisements when the engagement began. We successfully navigated the long approval process thanks in part to their foresight and preparations they made for us."
Cristal Advocates
Cristal Advocates is a corporate law firm, and its main office is in Kampala.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on financial and corporate work and is active in project development.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include SGS SA, CNOOC Uganda Limited, Africa Matters Limited, Alistair Logistics Uganda Limited, Movit Products Limited, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, NIC Holding Limited, AECOM, Trafigura Group, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Metropolitan Republic Uganda Limited, Clyde and Co, Addleshaw Goddard, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, SICIM SPA,
Elecnor SA, Oil Marketers (Uganda) Limited,
Echotel Proprietary Uganda Limited and Uganda Revenue Authority.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in financial and corporate transactions and project development.
In financial and corporate the firm worked in
structured finance, blended finance, Start-up fund, share offers, non-contentious financial services regulatory, project development
for clients connected with
insurance, financial services, oil and gas, energy, international investment, financial services sectors and government and public policy services.
In project development the firm worked in concessions and projects for clients connected with the oil and gas industry, energy and power, and international investment sectors.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Africa Matters Limited
€15 billion project development
Addleshaw Goddard €70 million project finance
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
€1 million restructuring
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
"Cristal Advocates are generally responsive to emails and
requests and demonstrate a willingness to provide support on matters with their managing partner being the main point of contact. They provided a reasonable fee estimate and their WIP was only 12.5% above their fee estimate."
"Efficient and effective in executing instructions with timely reporting and solutions for the firm's clients."
"The firm renders very clear advice to the bank, is very responsive and proactive."
Financial services regulatory
"Great at communication. Good at problem solving and advisory."
"The most impressive attribute of Cristal Advocates is the timely implementation of client's instructions. They always revert to us on time with quality, well-researched opinions. "
"Exceptionally knowledgeable (no one in Uganda knows the oil and gas sector better). Very senior networks, extending to the highest levels of industry and government. Highly responsive."
"Timely delivery. Important connections. Honesty."
"Timely execution of the assigned duties. Excellent engagement with the client and provision of feedback."
"Denis is a very knowledgeable professional, he remains very close to the client and therefore understands the bank's strategic priorities."
"Denis is excellent with client relationship management. He's also good at problem solving. Denis is committed and always finds a practical solution for every challenge."
"Effective communication. Honesty. Displayed expertise in the area required."
"Good industry knowledge, creative and innovative in client solutioning and an effective communicator. "
"He is diligent and professional in handling assignments."
"Is very knowledgeable and has good appreciation of the law."
"Very detailed knowledge of Uganda's oil and gas sector. Proactive - shares information and opportunities. Exceptional networks"
Engoru Mutebi Advocates
Engoru Mutebi Advocates is a Ugandan law firm established in 2015. The firm is based in Kampala.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking and project development work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Advance Global Capital, Standard Chartered Bank, Master Card, World Bank, Islamic Development Bank, Financial Access East Africa, Platinum Equity, The Carlyle Group, Siemens Health Liners, Walmart and British Telecom.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"The Firm has an extensive financial services profile. They also handle the billing process smoothly. The team is highly qualified and simplifies complicated transactions."
K&K Advocates
K&K Advocates is a Ugandan law firm based in Kampala.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on loans, acquisitions and project related work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Bank of Uganda, Stanbic Bank Uganda, Diamond Trust Bank Uganda, Dfcu Bank, I&M Bank Uganda, Airtel Uganda, PricewaterhouseCoopers, British American Tobacco and Uganda Communication Commission.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Bank lending: Lender side
"K&K are very meticulous in their work and pay a lot of attention to detail. They also provide feedback on time and their turnaround time is very good."
PPP/PFI
"They give extra attention to the work and all time needed."
Kampala Associated Advocates
Kampala Associated Advocates
is a full-service law firm and has been active in the Ugandan market for 20 years.
The firm is focused on financial and corporate work, project development and restructuring and insolvency.
Key clients for the firm include Rubis Energy Uganda Limited, Mtn Uganda Limited, National Social Security Fund, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited, Uganda Communications Commission, Sure Telecom Uganda Limited (In Liquidation),
Afriland First Bank (In Liquidation), Industrial Promotion Services, East African Development Bank,
Solarnow Uganda Limited and Piston Medical Limited commission.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking, M&A and project development work.
In financial and corporate the firm worked in asset acquisitions, financing, insolvency proceedings, procurement, financing, divestment, administration, refinancing deals for clients connected with the banking, technology and communications, energy and financial services.
In project development the firm worked in financial and corporate: project development deals for clients connected with the construction, pharmaceutical and life science and agriculture sectors.
During the research period corporate associates Patricia Kamugisha and Charlotte
Ahabwe joined the firm from
Lidomarc Advocates and
OsKagere Advocates respectively.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
National water and
sewerage corporation €6.2 million project development
Plexus Cotton Limited €50 million project development and joint venture
Standard Chartered Bank €284 million refinancing
KTA Advocates
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."
Mukumbya Musoke Advocates
Mukumbya Musoke Advocates is a Ugandan law firm established in 2016. The firm is led by managing partner Julius Mukumbya Musoke and is based in Kampala.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on financial and corporate and project development work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include African Export-Import Bank, International Finance Corporation, DEG, Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, FMO, Proparco, Barclays Bank, JP Morgan Securities, African Development Bank and ABSA.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
"They are reliable and have a deep understanding of the local law."
"Responsive and accurate in their answers, very experienced in international aspects."
S&L Advocates
Sebalu & Lule Advocates
is a member of the DLA Piper Africa Group, an alliance of independent legal practices working together across Africa. Sebalu & Lule was established in 1980 and is currently led by Barnabas Tumusingize and based in Kampala.
DLA Piper is a global business law firm with 4,200 lawyers in 77 offices in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice across both financial and corporate and project development achieving top tier status in both.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include MTN Uganda/MTN Group, British American Tobacco Uganda, Stanbic Uganda Holdings/Stanbic Bank Uganda, Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, dfcu Bank, Citibank Uganda, Bank of Uganda, Trade and Development Bank, TOTAL E&P and Hima Cement.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Capital markets
"In-depth knowledge. Excellent delivery. Reliable and trusted. Well resourced. "
Project development
"This firm has good in-depth knowledge on the areas in which they advise and are well informed on their subject matter, meaning that they can be relied upon to provide valued, useful and constructive advice. They also respond within short time frames and are responsive to requests. They are professional but also approachable. I have been really impressed by them."
Signum Advocates
Signum Advocates is a Ugandan law firm based in Kampala.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in financial and corporate and project development work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Partech Partners, Finasi-ishu Construction and Tolea Securities.
TASLAF Advocates
TASLAF Advocates is a Ugandan law firm is led by managing partner Stephen Tumwesigye and is based in Kampala.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on loan and project work.
