Arnold Lule Sekiwano
Partner - Corporate, M&A, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Project Finance
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The department has actively been involved in a number of high-value mandates, including advising MasterCard Inc. on a significant investment in Bharti Airtel and the MTN Group, coupled with its role as advisor to Smile Telecom Holdings on a potential disposal of shares. These transactions showcase the department's capabilities in M&A and private equity transactions and its ability to help clients navigate complex financial negotiations and dealings across a wide range of sectors.
The department's experience in project finance is demonstrated by its involvement in the assistance to Standard Chartered Bank PLC on a USD 275 million loan facility to the Ministry of Finance and further the advice to the UK Export Finance on an amendment to a Facility agreement relating to EUR 270,266,043 million term loan facility for the construction of Kabale Airport. This is a unique and significant project as it forms part of the Uganda Government's utilization of the Debt Service Suspension Initiative. Additionally, the department played a critical role in the advice to Standard Chartered Bank and UKEF on a EUR 93,000,000 million Facility relating to the development of the 115 km Kitgum to Kidepo Road in Uganda. These transactions further cement the department's position as a market-leading corporate, banking and project finance team.
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Engoru, Mutebi Advocates houses a strong team of lawyers who hold notable strength in banking and finance issues. The firm assists clients with corporate investments, project development, loan facilities and further commercial transactions. Clients include key financial institutions as well as energy companies and governmental bodies.
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Engoru, Mutebi Advocates acted for UK Export Finance and Standard Chartered Bank on the restructuring and arrangement of a term loan facility to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in relation to a road construction, quoted at EUR93 million.
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Arnold Lule Sekiwano debuts in the rankings with a notable reputation and positive market support. He holds particular expertise assisting clients from the energy and finance sectors with loans, fund formation and investment matters, often in relation to infrastructure projects in the country.
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Amazon Web Services
Apple
Dyer & Blair Investment Bank
EMF Microfinance Fund
Islamic Development Bank
Master Card Inc
Medical Credit Fund
Nokia SA
Security Group
Standard Chartered Bank PLC
UK Export Finance
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Competition and Antitrust
Data Protection
ESG
Employment
Energy and Mining
Financial Services
Financial Technology
Insurance
Intellectual Property
Mergers and Acquistions
Private Equity
Projects and Infrastructure
Real Estate
Risk, Compliance and Governance