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Innocent Kihika

Innocent Kihika

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About

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

Practice Areas

Innocent is an Administrative Partner at the firm. He specializes in energy, mining and infrastructure law. His experience includes advising on several Power Purchase Agreement negotiations between independent power producers and government of Uganda / UETCL, a large number of electricity generation projects, as well as transmission line projects and different aspects of Right of Way. He has also worked on a number of mining transactions within the country, and is well versed with the regulatory and licensing architecture of the energy sector in Uganda. He is well respected int he oil and gas space where he is serving as a director in the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, the statutory body mandated to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production of petroleum in Uganda.

Career

Shonubi, Musoke & Co Advocates (Partner)

Petroleum Authority in Uganda (Director)

Uganda Electricity Transmission Co. Limited

Byenkya, Kihika & Co Advocates

Kaggwa & Co Advocates

Professional Memberships

Uganda Law Society

East Africa Law Society

International Bar Association

Uganda Rights of Way Association (URWA)

Personal

He is also a founding member of the Uganda Rights of Way Association (URWA), an affiliate of the Internal Rights of Way Association (IRWA). Innocent is a Notary Public and a Commissioner for Oaths.

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/Commercial - Uganda

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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

Uganda

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