DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Shonubi, Musoke & Co

General Business Law

4 ranked lawyers

Band 1

Uganda

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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, 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. Acts for a number of eminent names in the financial services and telecommunications sectors.

Strengths

One client said: "Our questions are answered comprehensively, and we feel equipped and enabled with the assistance they provide."

Another commented: "We are very satisfied with their capabilities and coordination," as well as praising its "very professional approach."

Work highlights

Advised SICPA Uganda on its acquisition of Global Fluids International.

Notable practitioners

Founding partner Alan Shonubi remains an immensely well-respected lawyer in Uganda. His expertise covers project financing and PPP, as well as general corporate issues.

Andrew Kibaya maintains a prominent position in the banking and finance field, representing investment banks, private investors and receivers in syndicated loan transactions and credit facilities. He has further experience of insurance and taxation matters.

Innocent Kihika is praised for his counsel on mining, infrastructure and energy projects, advising on financing, sponsorship, development and construction. His expertise extends into the energy and natural resources spaces generally, in which area he advises on power purchase agreements and regulatory compliance.

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 advising on securities and corporate restructuring.

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Overview

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