Mr Joseph Matsiko > Kampala Associated Advocates > Kampala, Uganda > Lawyer Profile

Kampala Associated Advocates
KAA HOUSE, PLOT 41 NAKASERO ROAD
KAMPALA
Uganda

Work Department

Managing Partner, Litigation & Arbitration, Telecommunications

Position

Partner

Career

Joseph is currently Managing Partner at Kampala Associated Advocates, KAA, one of the leading law firms in Uganda, where he also jointly heads the Litigation Department. The Department has and continues to successfully represent several local and international clients in varied sectors including civil, commercial and contractual claims, telecommunications, oil and gas. His clients include some of the leading businesses in financial services, telecommunications, as well as public bodies and government agencies.

He joined Kampala Associated Advocates in July 2007 having worked as the Director of Civil Litigation at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Uganda Government, for 4 years. Joseph possesses  vast experience in civil and commercial litigation, mediation and International commercial arbitration.

Joseph is recognized as one of the best litigation, arbitration and disputes lawyers in Uganda, and is acclaimed in the legal industry for his excellent litigation skills. He has a distinguished practice in civil and commercial litigation, as well as participated in International arbitration at the London Court of International Arbitration, and the ICC Arbitration Chamber. He has successfully handled some of the highest profile constitutional litigation and high value commercial disputes.

Joseph has a vast experience in international litigation including participation in successful litigation in South Africa and France in Commercial and Construction law matters.

Languages

English , Luganda , Runyankore, Kinyarwanda.

Memberships

  • Member, Uganda Law Society
  • Member, East African Law Society

Education

Certificate in Mediation and Arbitration, International Law Institute, Washington D.C.
Certificate in Contract Compliance, Monitoring and Dispute Resolution, Institute of Public-Private Partnerships, Washington D.C.
Certificate in International Commercial Transactions, International Law Institute, Washington D.C.
Certificate in Public Enterprise Restructuring and Divestiture, International Law Institute, Washington D.C.
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Makerere University