S&L Advocates is a full-service business law firm with cross-border capabilities, and frequently provides ‘practical legal advice’ to domestic and international organisations and companies in areas including financial services, energy, insurance, telecoms and manufacturing. The ’very proactive‘ Alice Nalwoga is a banking and finance specialist, and Paul Mbuga is ’especially knowledgeable and very resourceful' in matters relating to commercial law and infrastructure. The group also includes Nicholas Ecimu, who specialises in energy, projects and infrastructure; and Winnie Awino, who advises on matters relating to corporate and commercial, projects and banking and finance.
Testimonials
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‘S&L provides value for money services. I especially value their practical legal advice. They approach solutions with a perspective to find a way to make it work, but will not hesitate to let you know if something is truly impossible. I also appreciate their wide network which is valuable when a client needs an introduction or to tap into this network.’
‘I work primarily with Alice Nalwoga and Paul Mbuga. They are both very responsive to communication. Additionally, Alice is very proactive with sharing any Uganda updates that may impact clients not resident in Uganda. Paul is especially knowledgeable and very resourceful in tapping into his network.’
Key clients
- MTN Uganda / MTN Group
- Stanbic Holdings / Stanbic Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Access Bank PLC Nigeria on its acquisition of Finance Trust Bank and Opportunity Bank, and subsequent merger of the two banks.
- Advising MTN Group and MTN Uganda on the follow-on secondary sale of shares in MTN UIganda to achieve a public listing float of 20%.