Department profile
ABMAK Associates

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Uganda


ABMAK Associates

Rankings

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Corporate/Commercial - Uganda

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

ABMAK Associates is a dynamic and well-respected law firm with significant skills advising on projects in the mining and natural resources industries, with a particular emphasis on oil and gas. In addition, it has experience working with clients from the telecoms sector. Based in Kampala, the firm enjoys high standing among international clients.

Work Highlights

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  • ABMAK Associates advised Kikagati Power Company in regard to negotiations with the governments of Uganda and Tanzania, particularly in connection with a power purchase agreement and power generation license.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate ABMAK Associates for its commercial advisory. Its strength is being able to pull from the diverse legal expertise and experience of its team.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • We value ABMAK Associates because it sticks with its advice the whole way through. Its team is on point.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • What stands out is that I get dedicated senior team members to respond to my issues. The lawyers are very readily available and have the expertise to help.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Aisha Naiga
    Band 2Aisha Naiga

    Aisha Naiga

    Aisha Naiga is particularly active in the infrastructure and energy spaces, areas in which she assists clients with project financing and commercial transactions. She is additionally well versed in construction matters.

    • For me one of Aisha Naiga's best qualities is her resilience. She has that ability to ensure she is pushing on something until it gets done. We require someone with that strength and drive.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • Aisha is great and exactly who you need when you need to close a transaction; she is someone with grit and the willingness to go the extra mile.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Denis Kusaasira
    Band 3Denis Kusaasira

    Denis Kusaasira

    Denis Kusaasira attracts considerable recognition for his work in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure industry sectors. He is well placed to handle transactions, including the acquisition of mineral rights and the development of projects.

    • Denis has always been available and has often gone above and beyond the service levels that could be expected of a lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • Denis Kusaasira's years of experience, knowledge and passion for his job have benefited us a lot. He has most of the legal facts at his fingertips and this normally simplifies complex issues.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Festus Akunobera
    Band 4Festus Akunobera

    Festus Akunobera

    Festus Akunobera is a well-regarded lawyer with a practice focused on tax. He is sought out for his counsel on tax matters arising in transactions, as well as compliance advice and M&A support.

    • Festus Akunobera is a real professional, with a lot of experience and knowledge.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • Festus Akunobera and his team are highly professional in how they handle the assignments and are very reactive to our needs.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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