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.
About the firmExpertise
Focused areas of instruction
Strategic legal representation and advisory support across the firm's published areas of practice.
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.
07Taxation Litigation and Advisory
Legal representation and advisory support in tax disputes, revenue authority matters, assessments, objections, investigations, enforcement actions, tax litigation, and advisory issues affecting individuals, companies, and institutions.
Leadership
Dr. Hussein Rugaba Kashillingi
SC · Managing Partner · Over 23 years in legal practice
Dr. Hussein Kashillingi , SC is a distinguished Ugandan lawyer who also serves as the Vice President of the Association of European Lawyers (AEA), a prestigious International Lawyers Network, since April 2023 . As the lead Partner at Kashillingi Rugaba & Associates,...
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Experience in complex proceedings
Selected public matters demonstrating the firm's work before courts, tribunals, and other dispute-resolution forums.
MSS Xsabo Power Limited & 4 Others v Great Lakes Energy Company NV
High Court of Uganda, Commercial Division
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.
View matterMSS Xsabo Power Limited v Great Lakes Energy Company NV
High Court of Uganda, Civil Division
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.
View matterAgatha Mbabazi v Major Isaac Mutungi
High Court of Uganda, Commercial Division
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.
View matterOur Principles
Why 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.
Perspectives
Recent legal insights
Selected commentary on legal developments, dispute strategy, and matters relevant to clients operating in Uganda.
Tax Controversy: Early File Discipline
A practical guide on why taxpayers should organise records, evidence, objections, and correspondence early when responding to URA assessments or tax disputes.
Banking Disputes and Enforcement Strategy
A practical insight on how banking disputes are managed, why enforcement strategy depends on strong documents and proper procedure, and what lenders, borrowers, and guarantors should consider before recovery action escalates.
Managing Arbitration Risk in Commercial Contracts
A practical guide to understanding how arbitration clauses affect commercial contracts, why unclear dispute resolution provisions create risk, and how businesses can reduce uncertainty before disputes arise.
Contact
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