General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Uganda
Band 1
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+256 414 233 204About
Provided by Shonubi, Musoke & Co
The firm is internally divided into four departments namely; Corporate and Commercial, Banking and Finance, Energy and Infrastructure and Disputes Resolution.
Our portfolio of clients includes both international and domestic institutions such as banks, telecommunication companies, electricity generators and distributors, property developers, insurance companies, petroleum companies as well as government agencies and statutory bodies.
We provide services to noteworthy clients including major airlines, Exim Bank Uganda, Afriexim Bank, Africa Development Bank, Total E&P, Vallourec, MTN (U), UMEME, ESKOM, Roofings, UGACOF
Chambers Review
Shonubi, Musoke & Co is an acclaimed Kampala-based law firm, recognised in the market for its long-established proficiency in project finance, syndicated lending, 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 notable cross-border and regional resources. The firm acts for a number of eminent names in the financial services, natural resources and telecommunications sectors.
Work Highlights
- Shonubi, Musoke & Co advised Umeme on the end of its electricity distribution concession, valued at USD311 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has specialised departments and this enables it to provide legal support across the spectrum."
"Shonubi, Musoke & Co is able to provide bespoke solutions to complex, multi-jurisdictional transaction structures."
"The firm has specialised departments and this enables it to provide legal support across the spectrum."
"Shonubi, Musoke & Co is able to provide bespoke solutions to complex, multi-jurisdictional transaction structures."
Notable Practitioners
Founding partner Alan Shonubi remains an immensely well-respected lawyer in Uganda. His expertise covers project financing, concession agreements and PPPs, as well as general corporate issues. He is based in Kampala.
Andrew Kibaya maintains a prominent position in the banking and finance field, representing a range of investment banks, private investors and receivers in syndicated loan transactions and credit facilities. He is based in Kampala and has further experience in insurance and litigation matters.
"Andrew Kibaya is very responsive and focuses on client satisfaction. He will go out of his way to ensure the client is satisfied."
"His demeanour carries the aura of respect."
Firm managing partner Noah Edwin Mwesigwa is an accomplished commercial lawyer with a wealth of experience assisting with corporate, capital markets and lending transactions. He is additionally proficient in advising on construction matters and corporate restructuring. He is based in Kampala.
Innocent Kihika is praised for his counsel on mining, infrastructure and energy projects, advising on financing, concessions, development and construction. Based in Kampala, his expertise extends into the natural resources sector, in which he advises on power purchase agreements and regulatory compliance.
"Innocent Kihika is client-centred."
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