Kampala Associated Advocates
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA) is an international law firm based in Uganda with a presence in East Africa. The firm specialises in a range of legal issues from litigation to corporate matters. KAA has 23 lawyers, two senior consultants and 15 support staff, making it one of the largest legal practices in Uganda.[1]
KAA was founded by Elly Kurahanga.[2] The managing partner is David Mpanga .
Partnerships
KAA has a global partnership with [Dentons], a multinational law firm based in London and Washington.[1][3] Its partnership with continental law firms is known as the African Association and grants the firm a connection to law firms in South Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Algeria, Burundi, Egypt, Ghana, Libya, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia.[1]
Notable practice areas
The firm is ranked as a top tier Ugandan firm in the following practice areas:[4][5]
- Capital markets
- Banking
- Projects and infrastructure
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Media & Broadcasting
- Competition/Antitrust
- Dispute resolution
- Mining
- Shipping
Kampala Associated Advocates is further recognised as one of the leading law firms in Africa.
Cases
KAA represented MTN Uganda in the tax evasion case against 13 of its top directors in February 2013.[6]
KAA represented Tullow Oil in its VAT dispute with the Ugandan government in an ongoing case at the International Court for Settlement of Investment Disputes.[2]
KAA defended Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in his 2011 court case against Ugandan journalist Dr Jesse Mashate, who accused the president of causing him loss of business.[7]
References
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