AF Mpanga Advocates is active in the financial services space, regularly advising both national and multinational banks on commercial agreements for financing projects, including those involving investment fund groups, multinational franchises and entities in the natural resources and agriculture sectors. David Mpanga is a key figure in the firm, and often leads in litigation and arbitration proceedings, particularly in matters relating to competition law. Fellow litigator Frederick Mpanga specialises in trademark issues, and William Kasozi advises banks on a wide range of matters. Daniel Gantungo is an experienced energy and infrastructure lawyer, and Brian Kalule is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Firm is composed of very experienced and knowledgeable partners who take clients' work very seriously but also take it upon themselves to train and equip the persons they work with.'
- ‘The firm is flexible in pricing especially litigation. The people in the firm give feedback and continuously engage as and when called upon.’
- 'Over time the Firm has mastered practice of law through innovation, teamwork and attention to detail.’
- ‘The individuals I work with give continuous updates and feedback to us. They are very professional and diligent in their day-to-day work.’
- ‘Very professional, knowledgeable and supportive.’
Key clients
- Huawei Technologies
- Absa Bank Uganda Ltd
- Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
- Standard Bank of South Africa
- Coca Cola Beverages Uganda Limited
- Unilever
- Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank
- National Information and Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U)
- Multichoice Uganda Limited
- Super Station Inc Limited (trading as Super FM)
- Equity Bank (U) Ltd
Work highlights
Acted as legal advisers to the Standard Bank of South Africa in connection with the SIFMA/ICMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement (2011 version) and the negotiated Terms and Conditions where the Bank of Uganda agreed to sell to the Standard Bank of South Africa.
Acted for Stanbic Bank Uganda in connection with facility to Bakhresa Grain Milling and Azam Uganda.
Assigned by Standard Bank South Africa for the transaction of Coca-Cola Bottling Africa Proprietary (CCBA) to assist with the refinancing of the Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) facilities.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
David Mpanga
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Brian Kalule
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jonathan Kiwana
Practice head
Ernest K Wiltshire; David F.K. Mpanga; Frederick Joshua Mpanga; William Kasozi; Brian Kalule
Other key lawyers
Daniel Gantungo; Ronald Kalema; Jonathan Kiwana; Derrick Kuteesa