General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Uganda
Band 1
About
Provided by MMAKS Advocates
MMAKS Advocates’ corporate team has a proven track record in structuring innovative and commercially sound transactions for local and international investors and businesses in the areas of energy, oil and gas, projects, infrastructure, mergers, acquisitions, general corporate among others. The Property, Banking and Finance team is specialised in areas of banking, project finance, infrastructure, power and energy, fintech and real estate. The litigation team advises the Central Bank of Uganda and key commercial banks. It has been involved in ground-breaking cases that have greatly shaped Uganda's legal landscape.
MMAKS has been involved in the negotiation of the project framework agreement for the construction of Uganda's first ever oil refinery. It has also advised on a number of financings by development finance institutions such as FMO, Finnfund and PROPARCO. MMAKS has also advised on the acquisition of a leading local bank by I & M Holdings Limited.
The firm has an impressive record of handling particularly complex cases involving the rule of law, and other landmark cases in the banking sector.
MMAKS Advocates is a member of the Africa Legal Network, a leading independent association of top tier African law firms. It is also a member of the Employment Alliance, a worldwide alliance of commercial law firms.
Chambers Review
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. The team further excels in litigation and arbitration cases. MMAKS also benefits from its membership of the Africa Legal Network (ALN).
Work Highlights
- MMAKS Advocates conducted due diligence on the assets to be acquired by Abyssinia Iron and Steel, amounting to USD4.9 million.
Notable Practitioners
Timothy Kanyerezi Masembe is the managing partner of MMAKS Advocates based in Kampala and is a highly acclaimed lawyer. His expertise lies in litigation and arbitration, with particular strengths in the banking and energy sectors.
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.
Fiona Magona is an acclaimed lawyer with a broad range of expertise in the corporate and commercial sphere, often acting on due diligence matters. Operating from Kampala, her strengths include M&A, infrastructure projects and refinancings. She demonstrates experience in both domestic and cross-border matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Uganda
Members
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Clients
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Financial Institutions
Gaming & Betting Companies
Government Institutions
Healthcare Providers
Insurance Companies
International Law Firms
Internet Service Providers
Logistics Companies
Non Governmental Organisations
Private Equity Investors
Property Developers
Telecommunications companies
Industries
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Employment
Energy & Mining
Food and Beverages
Insurance
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Natural Resources
Private Equity
Projects & Infrastructure
Real Estate
Technology and Telecommunications