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What the team is known for Acclaimed Uganda-based law firm, recognised in the market for its long-established proficiency in project finance, capital markets and other corporate transactions. Benefiting from its strategic alliance with Norton Rose Fulbright, as well as a close partnership with Gilbert & Partners in nearby Burundi, the team has the resources to manage the complex regional mandates it tenders for. Acts for a number of eminent names in the financial services sector.
Strengths One client praised the team for providing "sound legal advice and quick turnaround," adding that their "services are excellent. They are responsive and flexible."
Work highlights Acted for Stanbic Bank on the USD22.75 million financing initiative for Kinyara Sugar as part of operations expansion.
Notable practitioners
Founding partner
Alan Shonubi is known for his immense experience across a diverse range of practice areas and sectors, including PPP, energy and telecoms.
The "proactive"
Andrew Kibaya comes highly rated by market commentators for his expertise in commercial law, in particular his experience acting for clients in the banking sector.
Innocent Kihika has a robust reputation in the Ugandan Bar as an expert in the energy and power sectors and acts for prominent infrastructure and mining clients. He handles a range of mandates entailing project finance and procurement, as well as notable corporate transactional work.
Well-respected lawyer
Noah Edwin Mwesigwa is regularly engaged in M&A transactions and loan facilities, as well as standout work in project finance. First and foremost a corporate lawyer, he has acted for a number of high-profile clients in the telecoms, banking and natural resources sectors.