ENS, General Business Law | Chambers Global Profile

About

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ENSafrica Uganda is a full service law firm based in Kampala.

Long-term client relationships are our hallmark; we value these relationships, which go beyond once-off projects and transactions, as we strive to provide value on a consistent, ongoing basis.

Because our dedicated team of lawyers understands the legal, regulatory and economic context of doing business in Uganda, against the background of increased growth and development across the continent, we are able to advise you on a broad range of matters across the legal spectrum and guide you through any challenges which your business may face.

We are market leaders in complex, high value, cross-border matters and are especially renowned for our work in corporate and commercial, mining, energy (including oil and gas), property, banking and finance, competition, employment, telecommunications, tax, insolvency, legislative and regulatory regime reviews, commercial litigation and arbitration.

Recent work highlights:

USD300-million commercial development of a public institution’s 30 acre real estate portfolio in Kampala, under a public private partnership framework.
EUR15-million financing by a development finance institution to a company in Luxembourg, part of which was on-lent to its Ugandan subsidiary in order to build data centres in Uganda.
USD9-million financing of the construction of a hotel in Kampala by a development finance institution.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Uganda

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

ENSafrica in Kampala is a well-regarded group showcasing experience in a range of capital markets, financing and project finance transactions. As the Ugandan office of a high-profile and well-respected multi-jurisdictional African law firm, the team also has notable expertise in both domestic and international M&A. The practice holds an impressive client roster in the banking sector, with further areas of notable activity including energy, telecoms and agriculture. Additionally, ENS offers experience in relation to dispute resolution concerning business liquidation and receivership proceedings, tax appeals and arbitration.

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Work Highlights

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ENSafrica supported Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund on its USD7 million loan to Watu Credit.

Strengths

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"ENSafrica is exceptionally responsive and able to provide detailed analysis and communicate across complexity."

General Business Law respondent
Global

"ENSafrica has a large team which makes research easy and discussions much more meaningful."

General Business Law respondent
Global

"ENSafrica is exceptionally responsive and able to provide detailed analysis and communicate across complexity."

General Business Law respondent
Global

"ENSafrica has a large team which makes research easy and discussions much more meaningful."

General Business Law respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Phillip Karugaba

Head of General Business Law

Band 1

Phillip Karugaba is based in Kampala. He is an accomplished corporate and commercial lawyer with a wealth of M&A experience, including in cross-border private equity investments. He further supplements his practice with activity in dispute resolution mandates.

"Phillip Karugaba is professional with the ability to articulate legal issues."

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Rachel Musoke

Band 1

Rachel Musoke is held in high regard for her work on tax and financing transactions, including syndicated lending and project finance. Based in Kampala, she services an impressive roster of high-level financial institutions, including DFIs. She is the head of ENSafrica Uganda.

"Rachel Musoke is very easy to work with. She is responsive, practical and commercial."

"Rachel Musoke has a lot of experience and is able to give you a view on the practical steps to move forward. We appreciate that."

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Donald Nyakairu

Band 3

Donald Nyakairu is recognised for his wide-ranging expertise, covering cross-border M&A, financings and project development, with further experience in insolvency mandates. His impressive client portfolio includes names in the energy and fintech sectors.

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Sheila Pacuto

Associates to watch

Sheila Pacuto is a senior associate with particular expertise in banking and finance and project finance matters. She is active on mandates assisting both notable domestic and international clients.

"Sheila Pacuto has the ability to understand a legal problem and guide the client to the most logical legal solution."

"Sheila Pacuto provides succinct advice in a timely manner."

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