Department profile
MMAKS Advocates

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Uganda


MMAKS Advocates

Rankings

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Corporate/Commercial - Uganda

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

MMAKS Advocates is a renowned law firm based in Kampala with extensive expertise in both domestic and cross-border matters. It is experienced in a considerable range of M&A, commercial contracts, due diligence and finance matters, including fintech. MMAKS also benefits from its membership of the Africa Legal Network (ALN).

Work Highlights

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  • MMAKS Advocates advised African Frontier Capital, as arranger, on a USD176 million securitisation facility to D.light Design.

Strengths

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  • MMAKS Advocates is able to navigate the most difficult and sensitive files to the highest level.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • The advice from MMAKS is good and the firm is supportive.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • MMAKS is available, willing to have calls as and when required, and it provides sound knowledge of all local law requirements.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • The firm is distinguished by its flexibility and responsiveness in addressing unforeseen requests in a timely manner.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Apollo N Makubuya
    Band 3Apollo N Makubuya

    Apollo N Makubuya

    Apollo Makubuya is a seasoned lawyer and senior partner at MMAKS Advocates in Kampala. He is particularly skilled in providing tax, due diligence and regulatory advice on commercial transactions, as well as on power purchase agreements. He heads the commercial transaction team at the firm.

  • Band 3Fiona Davies Nalwanga
    Band 3Fiona Davies Nalwanga

    Fiona Davies Nalwanga

    Fiona Davies Nalwanga is an acclaimed lawyer with a broad range of expertise in the corporate and commercial sphere, often acting on due diligence matters. Her strengths include M&A, infrastructure projects and refinancings. She demonstrates experience in both domestic and cross-border matters.

    • Fiona Davies Nalwanga and her team really give good support to us.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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