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ENSafrica

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Under the leadership of Rachel Musoke, the team at ENSafrica is well regarded for its expertise in assisting banking and finance, insurance, telecoms and infrastructure sector clients with restructurings, M&A, PPP matters and financing work, to name a few areas. Musoke has an excellent track record in handling real estate, construction, employment and banking and finance matters, and Rehema Nakirya Ssemyalo acts for public and private sector entities on corporate and compliance issues. Donald Nyakairu is particularly knowledgeable in commercial law, and Phillip Karugaba is highly regarded for his extensive experience in capital markets, projects development and private equity. Sheila Ann Pacuto is a name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Rachel Musoke and Sheila Pacuto provide clear guidance on Ugandan matters of law and are always responsive.’

Key clients

  • The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)
  • Marula Investments Limited
  • Lendable Asset Management LCC
  • Coöperative Rabobank U.A.
  • TRG Africa Mezzanine Partners GP Proprietary Limited (TRG)
  • responsAbility Climate Smart Agriculture & Food Systems Fund, SICAV-RAIF|responsAbility SICAV (Lux)|Financing For Healthier Lives, A Designated Activity Company
  • AgDevCo Limited
  • TowerCo of Africa Limited
  • Standard Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised IFC and FMO on a USD 35,000,000 financing to Pearl Dairy Farms Limited, Maziwa and Musty Distribution Limited to finance the companies' capacity expansion plans in Uganda and Kenya.
  • Advised FMO on the amendment of existing loan agreements between FMO and Nyamagasani 2 HPP Limited and Rwenzori Hydro (Private) Limited.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sheila Ann Pacuto
ENSafrica
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Phillip Karugaba
ENSafrica
Rachel Musoke
ENSafrica

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rachel Musoke

Other key lawyers

Donald Nyakairu, Rehema Nakirya Ssemyalo, Phillip Karugaba, Sheila Ann Pacuto