General Business Law - Uganda
What the team is known for
ABMAK Associates is a dynamic and well-respected law firm with significant skills advising on projects in the mining and natural resources industries, especially the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. The team also has notable expertise in the telecoms sector, in addition to an impressive reputation for handling tax advisory and defence work. Based in Kampala, the firm enjoys high standing among international clients.
Strengths
"ABMAK Associates was able to assist us well. It has knowledge of the market and the law and offers great responsiveness."
"You can feel the team has international experience."
Work highlights
ABMAK Associates advised the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project on the negotiation of key project and financing agreements.
Notable practitioners
Kampala-based Aisha Naiga is particularly active in the infrastructure and energy spaces, areas in which she assists clients with project financing and commercial transactions. She is additionally well versed in construction matters.
Managing partner Denis Kusaasira attracts considerable recognition for his work in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure industry sectors. He is based in Kampala and handles both disputes and transactions, including the acquisition of mineral rights and the development of projects. "Denis Kusaasira is a really good lawyer. His research is thorough and he gives timely advice."
Festus Akunobera is a well-regarded lawyer based in Kampala with a practice focused on tax. He is sought out for his representation in disputes and for his counsel on tax matters arising in transactions, as well as compliance advice and M&A support.
