Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance

In the field of Banking and Finance Law, our comprehensive practice extends beyond lending and regulatory compliance to include fiduciary activities, securitizations, payment systems, electronic banking, data security, and risk management. We are renowned for our robust understanding of the legal, commercial, regulatory, and operational aspects of the banking and financial sector in Uganda.

Our proficient team, comprised of innovative thinkers, brings extensive experience in corporate and investment banking, acquisition finance, asset-backed finance, trade and commodity finance, Islamic banking, and micro-finance. Additionally, we are well-positioned to offer legal counsel to non-bank lenders, such as investment funds, venture capitalists, and special-purpose financiers.

We consistently provide advice to financial institutions and investors in capital formation transactions, mergers and acquisitions, complex financings, and the design and development of capital-qualified debt and equity securities. Leveraging our profound expertise in representing private equity firms, financial services organizations, and public companies, we navigate a broad spectrum of transactional, corporate, securities, and financing matters.

Furthermore, we offer guidance to private equity groups within prominent financial institutions regarding the formation and investments in private funds, portfolio companies, strategic investments, and strategies to address regulatory reform initiatives. Our recognition for handling intricate corporate transactions aligns seamlessly with our full-service approach, allowing us to assemble multidisciplinary expertise as needed for complex and pioneering transactions.

Our commitment to teamwork facilitates the effective handling of diverse transactions involving financial institutions, including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, financing, and fund formation. Our advisory services extend to regulatory compliance issues, enforcement actions, insolvency matters of banks and bank holding companies, and governmental investigations.