Legal structure. Commercial insight. National impact.
We are trusted legal advisors to banks, financial institutions, investors, fintech companies, and borrowers. Our Banking and Finance practice is built on deep sector expertise, commercial insight, and a commitment to delivering solutions that drive your business forward. Whether you are structuring complex financing transactions or navigating regulatory requirements, our team is dedicated to safeguarding your interests and unlocking new opportunities.
We advise lenders, developers, sponsors, governments and contractors on transformative projects across Uganda and East Africa, including complex transactions in energy, infrastructure, and financial services. With deep legal expertise and market insight, we help our clients navigate regulatory complexity, structure bankable deals, and manage project risk. From regulatory approvals to project structuring, project finance, financial close and dispute resolution, we guide your infrastructure deal from concept to completion.
Our lawyers are known for their multidisciplinary approach, combining sector-specific knowledge with excellence in corporate, regulatory, and commercial law. We work across the full project lifecycle—from land acquisition to financing, construction, and operations.
Our Services
Finance & Banking
- Loan structuring and syndicated lending
- Trade and commodity finance
- Derivatives and capital markets
- Regulatory compliance (Bank of Uganda, CMA, FIA)
- Debt restructuring and financial services disputes
Power & Energy
- Renewable energy projects (solar, hydro, biomass)
- Independent Power Producer (IPP) agreements
- Independent Transmission Projects
- Energy regulatory approvals (ERA, MEMD)
- Power purchase agreements (PPAs)
- Grid interconnection and wheeling arrangements
- Off-grid and mini-grid legal frameworks
Project Structuring & Advisory
- Feasibility study legal input
- Project governance and risk allocation
- Project delivery models (PPP, EPC, DBOT, etc.)
- Procurement and contracting strategy
- Bid process support for sponsors and governments
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
- PPP agreements and concession contracts
- Risk matrix and bankability reviews
- Government support and guarantees
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Compliance with Uganda’s PPP Act and regulations
Project Finance & Investment
- Legal due diligence for infrastructure lenders and investors
- Term sheets, financing documents, and security structures
- Multilateral and sovereign lending frameworks
- Refinancing and guarantee mechanisms
- Legal support for project financial close
Regulatory & Land Advisory
- Licensing and regulatory approvals
- Environmental and social impact compliance
- Land acquisition, resettlement, and compensation
- Infrastructure planning regulations
- Permitting and construction law compliance
Dispute Avoidance & Resolution
- Infrastructure claims under EPC, FIDIC, and O&M contracts
- Delay, disruption, and variation disputes
- Dispute boards and expert determination
- Arbitration and court proceedings in infrastructure projects
- Negotiation and project rescue strategies
Our Value to Clients
- Sector specialists in finance, power, transport, and utilities
- Regulatory insight and government engagement experience
- Proven track record in PPPs, project finance, and sovereign lending
- Cross-border capability and international transaction standards
- Efficient, responsive, and client-centred delivery
- Experience working with government agencies, DFIs, and private sector sponsors
- Strong understanding of EPC, concession, and O&M contracts
- Legal risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle
- Sector expertise in energy, transport, water, ICT, and housing
Who We Advise
- Government ministries, regulators and state-owned enterprises
- Project developers and concessionaires
- Commercial banks and DFIs
- Engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) contractors
- Multilateral donors and advisors
- Utilities, telecoms, and transport authorities
- Commercial and development banks
- Project developers and sponsors
- Infrastructure and energy investors