General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Uganda
Band 2
About
Provided by Kampala Associated Advocates
Kampala Associated Advocates (“KAA”) is a full service leading law firm in Uganda. Being the largest independent law in the country, the firm has developed a reputation of professional excellence in the delivery of its legal mandates across the various practice areas that it has strategically invested in and developed admirable competencies in.
With a professional headcount of 27 lawyers with a diverse skillset, the firm boasts of an impressive range of legal expertise in all of the key practice areas it has focused and specialized in notably; Tax Advisory, Banking & Finance, Telecommunications and Technology Law, Employment, Intellectual Property, Oil & Gas, Corporate Restructuring and Commercial Transactions. The firm has consistently rendered tailor made and strategic legal advisory services to its clients on countless legal issues, ranging from litigation to Commercial transactions.
Chambers Review
Kampala Associated Advocates is an accomplished and respected law firm with an experienced bench of lawyers who are well known for their commercial litigation and arbitration capabilities. The firm also operates a notable tax disputes practice. It is adept in handling cross-border regulatory and transactional mandates, particularly in the energy and telecoms sectors. The team is also noted for its expertise in banking and finance.
Work Highlights
- Kampala Associated Advocates represented Nile Breweries in a tax dispute before the Tax Appeals Tribunal against the Uganda Revenue Authority, valued at USD7 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team easily understands the clients' needs. It has the required expertise and experience to handle complex matters and provide out-of-the-box solutions."
"Kampala Associated Advocates' service levels are excellent. The team has a very good turnaround time and most importantly its responses are well informed, relevant and articulate."
"The team easily understands the clients' needs. It has the required expertise and experience to handle complex matters and provide out-of-the-box solutions."
"Kampala Associated Advocates' service levels are excellent. The team has a very good turnaround time and most importantly its responses are well informed, relevant and articulate."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Kabatsi is a formidable lawyer who has had a distinguished career as a public prosecutor and in private practice. He heads the firm's litigation team in Kampala and is also noted for his skill in alternative dispute resolution.
"Peter Kabatsi is very dedicated and knowledgeable."
Kampala-based lawyer Bruce Musinguzi dedicates most of his practice to commercial litigation, with further expertise in taxation. His services are regularly sought out by clients in the banking, telecoms and energy sectors.
"Bruce Musinguzi is a competent professional with very good interpersonal and client support skills."
"Bruce Musinguzi is a knowledgeable lawyer who has the clients' interests at heart."
Managing partner Joseph Matsiko is an accomplished Kampala-based litigator and arbitration counsel. He handles construction disputes in addition to commercial and contractual cases.
"Joseph Matsiko is a seasoned lawyer with many years of experience in handling sophisticated legal matters."
"Joseph Matsiko's understanding of the business and ownership of client engagement are good. His commitment to deliver is appreciated."
Kampala-based Oscar Kambona's expertise covers the full gamut of taxation issues. In addition to courtroom advocacy and advisory roles, he was involved in the development of Uganda's tax legislation.
"Oscar Kambona has one of the best tax minds in Uganda."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kampala Associated Advocates
Uganda
Members
Provided by Kampala Associated Advocates
Augustine Idoot
Barbara Musiimenta
Bonny Kolokolo
Charlotte Ahabwe
Dr. Kallu .K. Kalumiya
Ellison Karuhanga
Elly Karuhanga
Ferdinand Tumuhaise
Hanat Nabagala
Joakim Karaarira Kunta Kinte
Head of Department
Julius Caesar Rugaya
Mercy Makabayi
Patience Akampurira
Patricia Kamugisha
Peter Kabatsi
Raymond Mwebesa
Rayner Mugyezi
Spera Owomugisha
Thomas Katto
Zulaika Kasajja
Clients
Provided by Kampala Associated Advocates
Afriland First Bank Uganda Limited
Afroplast Enterprises Limited
CNOOC
Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited, Uganda
East African Development Bank, Uganda
Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited
MTN Uganda Limited, Uganda
Mota-Engil Africa, Portugal
National Social Security Fund, Uganda
Nice House of Plastics
Rubis Energy Uganda Limited, Uganda.
Ruparelia Group Limited, Uganda
Sinopec
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited, Uganda
UMEME Limited, Uganda
Uganda Communications Commission, Uganda
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, Uganda
Industries
Provided by Kampala Associated Advocates
Agriculture
Banking and Finance
Construction
Educational Services
Energy
Health
Insurance
Manufacturing
Mining
Oil & Gas
Telecommunications & Technology
Transportation
Utilities