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Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Financial and corporate - Foreign
Project development : Energy
Firm overview

ENSafrica

ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm, with offices in Eastern, Southern and Western Africa. With more than 600 specialist practitioners, we have deep expertise and the capacity to solve all your legal, tax, forensics and IP requirements, and help you navigate regulatory hurdles, no matter where in Africa you do business. We are entrusted by major local and international clients to handle and co-ordinate even their most complex and sensitive requirements quickly, efficiently and with excellence. As a result, our consistently high standards have been recognised by prestigious international ranking agencies. Because we have had many years of practical experience working on the ground throughout Africa, we have developed a proven track record and a solid understanding of local cultural, commercial and geopolitical contexts, as well as long-standing partnerships with trusted firms with whom we work.

For more information, visit www.ENSafrica.com or contact one of our offices:

ENSafrica | Ghana
5th Floor Vivo Place, Cantonments City, Rangoon Lane, Accra
tel: +233 30 225 3980
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com  

ENSafrica | Kenya
15th Floor, One Africa Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi
tel: +254 205 007 000 
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

ENSafrica | Mauritius
18 Edith Cavell Street, Port Louis
tel: +230 212 2215
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

ENSafrica | Namibia
Shop 2 Ground Floor, Altstadthof, corner Libertina Amathila Avenue and Bismarck Street, Swakopmund
tel: +264 64 415 380
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

No 4 1st Floor, The Business Park, Sam Nujoma Avenue, Walvis Bay
tel: +264 64 281 100
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

Unit 4 LA Chambers, Ausspann Plaza, Dr Agostinho Neto Road, Windhoek
tel: +264 61 379 700
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

ENSafrica | Rwanda
Kacyiru, KG 7th Avenue #35, Blue Star House, 1st Floor - Wing B, Kigali
tel: +250 252 551 500
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

​ENSafrica South Africa
​35 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
tel: +27 21 410 2500
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

1 Richefond Circle, Ridgeside Office Park, Umhlanga, Durban
tel: +27 31 536 8600
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

The MARC | Tower 1, 129 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
tel: +27 11 269 7600
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

La Gratitude, 97 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
tel: +27 21 808 6620
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

ENSafrica | Uganda
4th Floor, Rwenzori Towers, Plot 6 Nakasero Road, Nakasero, Kampala
tel: +256 31 222 5500
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

Key practice contacts and recent transactional highlights

Visit ENSafrica - Expertise for more information.

Other offices

Visit ENSafrica - about us for more information.

Address:
4th Floor, Rwenzori Towers
Plot 6 Nakasero Road
Nakasero, Kampala
Tel:+256 31 222 5500 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.ENSafrica.com
Rankings published in 2026
Financial and corporate
Tier 1
30 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ABMAK Associates
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AF Mpanga
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ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates
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ENS
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S&L Advocates
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SM&Co Advocates
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Project development
Tier 1
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ABMAK Associates
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AF Mpanga
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ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates
3 practice areas
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ENS
5 practice areas
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S&L Advocates
3 practice areas
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SM&Co Advocates
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

KATS - Katende Ssempebwa Advocates
3 practice areas
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Kampala Associated Advocates
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Mukumbya Musoke Advocates
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Tier 3

Byenkya Kihika & Co
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K&K Advocates
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Ortus Advocates
3 practice areas
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AB & David
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Cristal Advocates
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Dentons Advocates
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Engoru Mutebi Advocates
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KTA Advocates
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H&G Advocates
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Ivory Advocates
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Kasirye Byaruhanga & Co
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Ligomarc Advocates
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Nangwala Rezida & Co
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Orima & Co
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Signum Advocates
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ENS
Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

ENSafrica is the Ugandan office of the pan-African law firm of the same name. Founded in South Africa in 1905, ENSafrica employs more than 600 hundred lawyers across as offices in Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. 

 

Highlights  

ENSafrica Uganda advised Absa Bank on a USD 100 million cross-currency repurchase transaction with the Bank of Uganda. The Bank of Uganda agreed to sell to Absa treasury bonds issued by the Government of Uganda denominated in Uganda Shillings against an agreement by the Bank of Uganda to repurchase the securities from Absa at a later date. The transaction was completed in June 2024 and led by partner Phillip Karugaba.  

The firm also assisted Inua Impact Fund Limited in the acquisition of a 20% stake in Flow Uganda Limited. The team, led by partner Rehema Nakirya Ssemyalo, assisted the client in the negotiation of the term sheet, drafting of the share purchase and shareholders agreements, and assisting in the deal closure. The transaction was completed in December 2024.  

 

Key Clients  

Absa Bank Uganda Limited; Inua Impact Fund Limited; The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited; Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited; Alterra Africa Accelerator Manager; International Finance Corporation (IFC); African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank); Africa Go Green Fund for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency S.C.S. SICAV-RAIF 

 

Testimonials 2024/2025  

They are one of the market leaders in international lending and offered practical advice to overcome legal hurdles during the negotiations. (Banking & Finance) 

Excellent services, great and experience team of advocates in a vast number of areas. (Banking & Finance) 

Rachel Musoke is an expert at navigating complex transactions to ensure favourable outcomes for all parties. (Banking & Finance) 

"Rachel Musoke demonstrates leadership.” (Banking & Finance) 

 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Stanbic Bank Uganda; The Standard Bank of South Africa - Financing
2020-07-01
ENS
Uganda
Financing
Rachel Musoke
Stanbic Bank Uganda, The Standard Bank of South Africa
Lender
African Export Import Bank - Financing
2021-02-25
ENS
Uganda
Financing
Rachel Musoke
African Export Import Bank
Lender
Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden - Project finance
2020-10-01
ENS
Uganda
Project finance
Rachel Musoke
Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden
Lender
AgDevCo - Financing
2021-02-25
ENS
Uganda
Financing
Rachel Musoke
AgDevCo
Lender
Investec Bank - Financing
2021-01-01
ENS
Uganda
Financing
Rachel Musoke
Investec Bank
Lender
Jumo World - Financing
2021-02-25
ENS
Uganda
Financing
Rachel Musoke
Jumo World
Borrower
Broll Uganda - Real estate acquisition
2020-09-01
ENS
Uganda
Real estate acquisition
Donald Nyakairu
Broll Uganda
Seller
Government of Uganda - Project development
2021-02-25
ENS
Uganda
Project development
Donald Nyakairu, Eric le Grange
Government of Uganda
Project developer
The second in-person Africa awards dinner was held in Cape Town and welcomed legal practitioners from across the continent
IFLR1000
ENS exits Tanzania after new regulation introduced
The continent’s banks are gearing up for a focus on climate change but this is being led by investors and the public. High level support is needed, Standard Chartered’s head of legal for global banking tells IFLR
IFLR1000
Firm adds Leading Lawyer in Kampala
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Irvin Lawrence and Kara Bernard of ENSafrica in Johannesburg discuss the issues around automatic termination of employment
IFLR1000
Pan-African outfit hires head of corporate from MMAKS Advocates
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Clinton van Loggerenberg and Deborah Carmichael of ENSafrica examine the key elements of South Africa’s banking and finance legislation from an investment perspective
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Gaelyn Scott of ENSafrica discusses trademark colour disputes
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