Fiona Nalwanga Magona
MMAKS AdvocatesMMAKS Advocates has a solid track record in advising commercial banks, financial institutions and government entities on a wide range of matters, with particular expertise in corporate and commercial issues. Timothy Kanyerezi Masembe is very well known for his litigation expertise, and is regularly sought after by commercial Uganda banks. Fred Ssenyonga is a key name for banking and finance work, while Victor Mathias Ssekatawa specialises in IP and Moses Adriko leads the dispute resolution group. Corporate and commercial law is a core area of strength for both Fiona Magona Nalwanga and Apollo Nelson Makubuya.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Fred Ssenyonga provided consistent and timely support over an extended period. ’
‘Exceptional leadership in Timothy Masembe makes this practice unique in every sense. The partners are highly qualified and experienced, and the team is generally first-class in every respect. The firm provides immaculate services in banking, taxation, commercial litigation, and recoveries and has great networks around the world, which is critically important for our business, which participates in cross-border transactions.’
‘The team is responsive and committed to delivering outstanding service. They are engaging and collaborative in approach.'
‘They are responsive and thorough in their output.'
‘Strong team of experienced professionals, able to work well under pressure and deliver effective and practical advice. ’
‘Responsive and comprehensive in their review and understanding of issues. ’
‘The practice is exceptionally fast at understanding the issues at hand, connecting us with the right resources and mapping the way forward. We have used the firm for a wide range of corporate, governance and civil matters, and they have brought great clarity to all the complexities that arose.'
Key clients
- Bank of Uganda
- Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP| ALN Kenya
- A&O Shearman LLP- London
- A&O Shearman LLP- South Africa
- Absa Bank Uganda Limited
- Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited
- KCB Bank Uganda Limited
- Loinette Capital Limited
- Sailing International Leasing Limited
- Office of the Auditor General
- Baker & Mckenzie LLP
- Seaowl Group
- The Innovation Village Kampala
- Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
- Africinvest Group through its funds, AfricInvest Fund IV, (AFIV) and the AfricInvest Financial Inclusion Vehicle (FIVE)
- responAbility Investments AG
- Finance Trust Bank Uganda Limited
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)
- Mandela Auto Spares Limited
Work highlights
- Advised African Frontier Capital as arranger, alongside a syndicate of lenders, on a USD 176 million loan to D.light Design Inc. to expand affordable off-grid solar solutions in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- Advised Finance Trust Bank Uganda Limited and its shareholders on the sale of a majority stake in the bank to Access Bank Plc.
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Timothy Masembe Kanyerezi, Moses Adriko, Apollo Nelson Makubuya, Fiona Nalwanga Magona, Victor Mathias Ssekatawa, Fred Ssenyonga