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Katende, Ssempebwa & Co

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Uganda

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Katende, Ssempebwa & Co

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Corporate/Commercial - Uganda

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Katende, Ssempebwa & Co is a distinguished local law firm based in Kampala with a long-established presence at the top of the Ugandan legal market. The firm acts on an impressive range of mandates, from banking and project finance advice to assisting with telecoms investments and infrastructure development. It benefits from its membership with the LEX Africa legal network, an alliance comprising independent law firms from across the continent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward Frederick Ssempebwa
    Edward Frederick Ssempebwa

    Edward Frederick Ssempebwa

    Co-founding partner Edward Frederick Ssempebwa enjoys a notable reputation in Uganda. Based in Kampala, he has been at the forefront of the country's legal market for decades and actively involved in the development of the country's legislation.

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  • John W Katende
    John W Katende

    John W Katende

    Co-founding partner John Katende is a seasoned lawyer with a wealth of legal and business experience gathered over his many years of practice. He continues to utilise his knowledge and experience to benefit the firm's clients.

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  • Sim Katende
    Sim Katende

    Sim Katende

    Sim Katende is a distinguished lawyer based in Kampala, with particularly extensive experience in M&A and capital markets. He has further expertise spanning the energy, oil and gas and TMT sectors. He heads the firm's corporate and commercial department.

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  • Alice Namuli Blazevic
    Alice Namuli Blazevic

    Alice Namuli Blazevic

    Alice Namuli Blazevic receives particular recognition for her work in the TMT sector. She is based in Kampala and is also respected for her experience of mandates relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain.

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  • Arthur K Ssempebwa
    Arthur K Ssempebwa

    Arthur K Ssempebwa

    Arthur Ssempebwa is highlighted for his in-depth experience, being particularly well versed in assisting banks and other credit institutions with finance mandates as well as advising other corporate clients with their commercial matters.

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