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Kampala Associated Advocates (“KAA”) is a full service leading law firm in Uganda. Being the largest independent  law in the country, the firm has developed a reputation of professional excellence in the delivery of its legal mandates across the various practice areas that it has strategically invested in and developed admirable competencies in.

With a professional headcount of 27 lawyers with a diverse skillset, the firm boasts of an impressive range of legal expertise in all of the key practice areas it has focused and specialized in notably; Tax Advisory, Banking & Finance, Telecommunications and Technology Law, Employment, Intellectual Property, Oil & Gas, Corporate Restructuring and Commercial Transactions. The firm has consistently rendered tailor made and strategic legal advisory services to its clients on countless legal issues, ranging from litigation to Commercial transactions.



Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Uganda

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kampala Associated Advocates is an accomplished and respected law firm with an experienced bench of lawyers who are well known for their commercial litigation and arbitration capabilities. The firm also operates a notable tax disputes practice. It is adept in handling cross-border regulatory and transactional mandates, particularly in the energy and telecoms sectors. The team is also noted for its expertise in banking and finance.

Work Highlights

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  • Kampala Associated Advocates represented Nile Breweries in a tax dispute before the Tax Appeals Tribunal against the Uganda Revenue Authority, valued at USD7 million.

Strengths

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"The team easily understands the clients' needs. It has the required expertise and experience to handle complex matters and provide out-of-the-box solutions."

General Business Law respondent
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"Kampala Associated Advocates' service levels are excellent. The team has a very good turnaround time and most importantly its responses are well informed, relevant and articulate."

General Business Law respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Peter C R Kabatsi
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Senior Statespeople

Peter Kabatsi is a formidable lawyer who has had a distinguished career as a public prosecutor and in private practice. He heads the firm's litigation team in Kampala and is also noted for his skill in alternative dispute resolution.

"Peter Kabatsi is very dedicated and knowledgeable."

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Bruce Musinguzi
2
Band 2

Kampala-based lawyer Bruce Musinguzi dedicates most of his practice to commercial litigation, with further expertise in taxation. His services are regularly sought out by clients in the banking, telecoms and energy sectors.

"Bruce Musinguzi is a competent professional with very good interpersonal and client support skills."

"Bruce Musinguzi is a knowledgeable lawyer who has the clients' interests at heart."

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Joseph Matsiko
2
Band 2

Managing partner Joseph Matsiko is an accomplished Kampala-based litigator and arbitration counsel. He handles construction disputes in addition to commercial and contractual cases.

"Joseph Matsiko is a seasoned lawyer with many years of experience in handling sophisticated legal matters."

"Joseph Matsiko's understanding of the business and ownership of client engagement are good. His commitment to deliver is appreciated."

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Oscar Kambona
2
Band 2

Kampala-based Oscar Kambona's expertise covers the full gamut of taxation issues. In addition to courtroom advocacy and advisory roles, he was involved in the development of Uganda's tax legislation.

"Oscar Kambona has one of the best tax minds in Uganda."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Kampala Associated Advocates

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Uganda

General Business Law
2
Oscar Kambona
2
Band 2
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Joseph Matsiko
Head of General Business Law
3
Band 3
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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
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Peter C R Kabatsi
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Senior Statespeople
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Bruce Musinguzi
2
Band 2
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Joseph Matsiko
2
Band 2
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Members

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Augustine Idoot

Barbara Musiimenta

Bonny Kolokolo

Charlotte Ahabwe

Dr. Kallu .K. Kalumiya

Ellison Karuhanga

Elly Karuhanga

Ferdinand Tumuhaise

Hanat Nabagala

Joakim Karaarira Kunta Kinte

Joseph Matsiko

Head of Department

Julius Caesar Rugaya

Mercy Makabayi

Patience Akampurira

Patricia Kamugisha

Peter Kabatsi

Raymond Mwebesa

Rayner Mugyezi

Spera Owomugisha

Thomas Katto

Zulaika Kasajja

Clients

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Afriland First Bank Uganda Limited

Afroplast Enterprises Limited

CNOOC

Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited, Uganda

East African Development Bank, Uganda

Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited

MTN Uganda Limited, Uganda

Mota-Engil Africa, Portugal

National Social Security Fund, Uganda

Nice House of Plastics

Rubis Energy Uganda Limited, Uganda.

Ruparelia Group Limited, Uganda

Sinopec

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited, Uganda

UMEME Limited, Uganda

Uganda Communications Commission, Uganda

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, Uganda

Industries

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Agriculture

Banking and Finance

Construction

Educational Services

Energy

Health

Insurance

Manufacturing

Mining

Oil & Gas

Telecommunications & Technology

Transportation

Utilities