Leading Adviser Awards 2020

146 Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2020 Leading Litigation, Arbitration and Disputes Lawyer of the Year, Uganda Acquisition International - Issue 1 2021 121 Oct20187 Forward-Thinking Approach To The Law stablished in 2001, Kampala Associated Advocates is an international full-service law firm based in Uganda that serves clients throughout the countries of the African Great Lakes. Founded by Elly Kurahanga and today led by Managing Partner Joseph Matsiko, KAA is one of the largest leading legal practices in Uganda with an established history and a forward-thinking approach to the law. Mr Matsiko is internationally recognised for his experienced insights and skills in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. As Managing Partner of KAA, Mr Matsiko also acts as joint head of the litigation department, which has successfully represented local and international clients in legal matters concerning telecommunications, oil and gas as well as public bodies and government agencies. His firm as a whole advises on a broad spectrum of legal matters, including litigation and arbitration, banking and finance, oil and gas, agriculture, intellectual property, telecommunications, media and technology law, and corporate and transactional advisory legal services. In transactional matters, KAA advises on the formation of legal entities such as companies and non-governmental organisations, as well providing secretarial and directorship services. In the past twenty years, KAA has used its expertise to advise an international bank on a USD 3.3 million issuance of its subordinated debt issue and a multinational alcohol company on its acquisition of a leading mineral water producer and its subsidiary, among numerous other successful cases. In addition, KAA is widely credited as the leading law firm in Uganda in dispute resolution, having represented clients in commercial disputes, land disputes, election and constitutional petitions, disputes arising under employment law and taxation, and international arbitration. The firm’s successful representation of a group of companies who challenged the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions, who sought to freeze their business bank accounts in Uganda in a dispute worth over USD 30 million, is a testament to KAA’s excellence in litigation matters. As a full-service firm, KAA has also successfully handled legal cases in banking, finance and agricultural matters, tax, media, and energy and natural resources, in which KAA undertakes licensing and regulatory matters within environmental law and provided advisory services for the development of hydro power plants and solar farms across Uganda. KAA’s diverse and extensive portfolio of successful cases demonstrate the firm’s strength as a team. Comprising twenty-six lawyers, fifteen of whom are partners, and two are senior consultants, as well as fifteen members of support staff, KAA is one of the largest firms in Uganda. Together, the firm boasts shared expertise and E Kampala Associated Advocates is one of the largest and most preeminent law firms in Uganda, dealing in a comprehensive range of legal services for its clients. Widely regarded and renowned for its commitment to delivering efficient and effective advice for its clients, KAA is this year celebrating its twentieth year of operation. resources that are required to meet and exceed the expectations of all their clients effectively and efficiently, regardless of the complexity or sector of their issue. It is therefore unsurprising that KAA is widely regarded by clients and peers as the leading law firm of Uganda. In recognition of the firm’s excellence under Mr Matsiko’s leadership, he is the worthy recipient of the Acquisition International Leading Litigation, Arbitration and Disputes Lawyer of the Year, Uganda. Company: Kampala Associated Advocates Contact: Joseph Matsiko Website: www.kaa.co.ug Mr Matsiko also acts as joint head of the litigation department, which has successfully represented local and international clients in legal matters concerning telecommunications, oil and gas as well as public bodies and government agencies.