Kampala, Uganda
Strategic Legal Counsel for Complex Legal Matters.
For legal representation and strategic counsel across oil and gas law, human rights advocacy, corporate law, civil litigation, banking law, domestic and international arbitration, and taxation litigation and advisory.
Firm Positioning
Senior legal representation with disciplined advisory and dispute capability.
We provide representation and senior legal advisory support to our clients with clear judgment, careful communication, and structured handling of legal matters. Our work is guided by careful preparation, professional discretion, and a practical understanding of the issues that influence complex legal decisions.
Practice Areas
Focused areas of instruction
Oil & Gas Law
Expert legal counsel for the oil and gas industry, leveraging specialized knowledge in one of East Africa's key developing sectors.
02Civil Litigation
Representation in civil disputes involving contracts, property, tort claims, debt obligations, commercial relationships, and other matters requiring structured court process and careful case handling.
03Corporate Law
Comprehensive corporate legal services including business formation, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
04Human Rights Advocacy
Dedicated advocacy for human rights, constitutional law matters, and public interest litigation with several landmark cases.
05Arbitration
Representation and advisory support in domestic and international arbitration, including arbitration strategy, proceedings, interim measures, award recognition, enforcement, and arbitration-related court applications.
06Banking Law
Legal representation and advisory support in banking and financial services matters, including lending disputes, debt recovery, securities enforcement, regulatory issues, financial transactions, and disputes involving banks, borrowers, guarantors, and commercial counterparties.
Managing Contact
Dr. Hussein Rugaba Kashillingi
Senior Counsel. Over 23 years in legal practice.
Dr. Senior Counsel Hussein Rugaba Kashillingi is a distinguished Ugandan lawyer who was appointed as a Vice President of the Association of European Lawyers (AEA), a prestigious International Lawyers Network, in April 2023 . As the lead Partner at Kashillingi, Rugaba &...
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Selected matters and representative work
MSS Xsabo Power Limited & 4 Others v Great Lakes Energy Company NV
The firm acted for the respondent in proceedings concerning the recognition and enforcement of a final LCIA arbitral award in Uganda. The High Court dismissed the objections to enforcement and granted leave to enforce the final award as a judgment or order of the Court.
Read moreMSS Xsabo Power Limited v Great Lakes Energy Company NV
The firm represented the respondent in a company law matter concerning an appeal from a decision of the Registrar of Companies. The High Court considered the scope of the Registrar’s powers, amendment of pleadings, and related company proceedings arising from a shareholder dispute.
Read moreAgatha Mbabazi v Major Isaac Mutungi
The firm represented the respondent in an application for leave to appeal arising from a commercial debt recovery matter. The High Court dismissed the application, finding that the applicant had not shown sufficient grounds for leave to appeal.
Read moreWhy Clients Engage us.
We draw on over 23 years of legal practice to assess issues early, communicate risks clearly, and shape strategy according to the matter, forum, and out clients' objectives.
Confidential and sensitive matters are handled with professional restraint, careful communication, procedural discipline, and controlled document management.
Matters are prepared and managed with attention to detail, practical legal analysis, and regard to the client’s legal, commercial, and reputational interests.
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