MMAKS Advocates advises on a wide array of matters, particularly corporate and commercial, and acts on behalf of clients in the banking and finance, energy and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as government entities. Timothy Kanyerezi Masembe is an experienced commercial disputes lawyer. Apollo Nelson Makubuya and Fiona Nalwanga are called upon for their corporate and commercial expertise, as is Godwin Kakande. Fred Ssenyonga is a go-to for banking and finance advice, while Flavia Suubo possesses expertise in tax matters. Timothy Lugayizi can often be found representing clients in banking and commercial litigation, and Norman Mulira is a name to note for transactional work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Clear, comprehensive and commercial advice. Responsive.’
- ‘Apollo Makubuya has excellent industry knowledge. Fiona Nalwanga works hard to build off deal relationships.’
- ‘The team at MMAKS are very professional and forward thinking. They prioritise work and keep you updated on the task until completion.’
- ‘MMAKS has an experienced team of lawyers who are professional and commercial minded. They provide excellent legal advice.’
- ‘Prisca is a very special character; always happy, even when there are challenges, she will remain positive and calm and provide solutions.'
- ‘Technical proficiency coupled with a very good grasp of the Ugandan regulatory environment and good relationships with regulators.’
Key clients
- Standard Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Inspired Group
- BlackRock Inc.
- Olea Insurance Solutions Africa
- Quality Chemical Industries Limited
- United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU)
- Mauritius Commercial Bank
- Loinette Capital Limited
- Sailing International Leasing Limited
- African Export-Import Bank
- Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Work highlights
Advised the Office of the Auditor General on a special audit of the Lease and Assignment Agreement between Umeme and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company as the 20-year concession approached expiry.
Advised Quality Chemical Industries (QCIL) on financing from Stanbic Bank Uganda together with any future lenders that may accede to the loan facility agreement.
Advising Olea on its proposed business acquisition of Marsh Insurance Brokers.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Timothy Masembe Kanyerezi; Apollo Nelson Makubuya; Victor Mathias Ssekatawa; Fred Ssenyonga; Edward Balaba
Other key lawyers
Fiona Nalwanga; Flavia Suubo; Godwin Kakande; Timothy Lugayizi; Norman Mulira