About

Provided by AF Mpanga Advocates

Conflicts and disputes are an unavoidable feature of commercial relationships. It is therefore critical for commercial parties and investors to have disputes resolved efficiently, promptly, and cost-effectively.

AF Mpanga is recognised for handling complex litigation and arbitration proceedings, including commercial disputes, banking disputes, competition litigation, intellectual property litigation, land disputes, fraud investigations, and related criminal matters.

Client Experience

  • Successfully represented Africa Export Import Bank in garnishee proceedings seeking to attach monies belonging to the Government of South Sudan held in its accounts. The decision affirmed the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and regional court decisions under bilateral and multilateral treaties, domestic law, and the principles of comity, reciprocity, and res judicata.

  • Acted for Equity Bank Uganda Limited and Equity Bank Kenya Limited in proceedings to recover USD 10 million from Simbamanyo Estates Limited. The matter was significant because it confirmed the legality of cross-border lending under Ugandan financial institutions law.

 

 

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Uganda

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

AF Mpanga Advocates is highly-regarded law firm with significant cross-border capabilities in Uganda. The law firm is well placed to provide services relating to a wide variety of litigation and arbitration proceedings, with particular strengths in sectors such as aviation and real estate. The firm has a notable roster of clients including banks, insurance companies and public entities.

Work Highlights

  • AF Mpanga Advocates represented Steven Henry Mwanje against the Attorney General of Uganda in an administrative law proceeding related to the National Social Security Fund.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David FK Mpanga
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David FK Mpanga
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Band 1

Head of dispute resolution David Mpanga is an experienced and well-regarded litigator. He is particularly knowledgeable in disputes relating to real estate, tax and white-collar fraud. He is also noted for his extensive cross-border expertise.

David is very good and outgoing. He has a very good public profile and speaks very well. He is eloquent and handles matters well.

I chose David because of his excellent mind; when I explained my issue to him, he grasped it so well that I knew I was with the right person.

David Mpanga is one of the best lawyers at the firm.

Brian Kalule
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Brian Kalule
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Band 3

Brian Kalule is able to advise on a broad range of local and cross-border contentious mandates, including debt recovery cases. His clientele includes significant names within the energy sector.

Brian Kalule's success rate in resolving legal disputes is highly commendable.

Ranked Lawyers at
AF Mpanga Advocates

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Uganda

Dispute Resolution

David FK Mpanga
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David FK Mpanga
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Band 1
Brian Kalule
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Brian Kalule
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Band 3

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