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SM & Co. Advocates (formerly Shonubi, Musoke & Co. Advocates)

Corporate/Commercial

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SM & Co. Advocates (formerly Shonubi, Musoke & Co. Advocates)

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Corporate/Commercial - Uganda

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

SM & Co is a top-ranked 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 telecoms sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • SM & Co. Advocates advised Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank and the Standard Bank of South Africa as lender and security agent, respectively, on the provision of a USD36 million facility to Kinyara Sugar.

Strengths

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  • SM & Co is very well trained and has the ethos of other big law firms. I enjoy working with the firm.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alan Shonubi
    Alan Shonubi

    Alan Shonubi

    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.

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  • Andrew Kibaya
    Andrew Kibaya

    Andrew Kibaya

    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 general corporate matters.

    • Andrew Kibaya is really well versed in the law and will always find you a solution. He is receptive, available and very thoughtful when he gives an opinion.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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  • Noah Edwin Mwesigwa
    Noah Edwin Mwesigwa

    Noah Edwin Mwesigwa

    Firm managing partner Noah Edwin Mwesigwa is an accomplished commercial lawyer with a wealth of experience assisting with corporate and capital markets transactions. He is additionally proficient in advising on construction matters and corporate restructuring.

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  • Innocent Kihika
    Innocent Kihika

    Innocent Kihika

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

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Ranked Individuals at SM & Co. Advocates (formerly Shonubi, Musoke & Co. Advocates) (5)

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