Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - Uganda
What the Team is Known For
K&K Advocates is a Kampala-based law firm with broad commercial experience. The team stands out for supporting clients in M&A, financing and public procurement advisory services, particularly in the oil and gas sector.
Strengths
K&K Advocates has a good understanding of the energy industry in Uganda and is able to provide much-needed guidance.
The team is well versed with the local laws in a variety of industries and is able to interface very well with other international law firms.
The firm stands out for its technical abilities and subject matter knowledge.
The firm is very diligent and its commitment to its legal responsibilities is outstanding.
Work Highlights
K&K Advocates advised the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in the context of the establishment of a fuel hydrant farm and system at Entebbe International Airport.
Notable practitioners
Edwin Karugire is a founding member of the firm and highly experienced in the full gamut of corporate and commercial matters. He is notably active on M&A mandates, as well as on construction projects, procurement issues and financing transactions.
Edwin and his team all seem to be quite active in staying up to date with what's developing in the regulatory space. He has really impressed me and has been really helpful in our negotiations.
Edwin is outstanding in terms of client service, sophistication and commercial awareness, especially in his ability to balance legal risks with business needs and provide pragmatic solutions.
Edwin has excellent knowledge and experience.
Edwin Karugire is very resourceful.