ABMAK Associates, one of Uganda’s top law firms in the energy and mining sectors has announced the appointment of Ms. Aisha Naiga as its new Managing Partner.
Ms. Aisha Naiga is a top-rated commercial lawyer in the areas of infrastructure, construction, and projects, and with this appointment, she takes over the leadership of ABMAK Advocates from Mr. Denis Kusasira.
“ We are thrilled to announce [Aisha Naiga] as the new Managing Partner. Her exceptional leadership and legal acumen will undoubtedly inspire the whole team to excel and deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
The law firm said in the announcement.
ABMAK Associates has consistently been ranked by the legal ranking house Chambers and Partners among Uganda’s leading commercial law firms with three of its partners including Aisha Naiga and her predecessor Denis Kusasira being rated as go-to lawyers in the energy and mining spaces.
Noticeably, Aisha Naiga advised Kikagati Power Company Ltd on its $64M Kikagati/Murongo cross-border Hydro Power Project on the border of Uganda and Tanzania which was commissioned in May by President Yoweri Museveni and Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
“ Kampala-based Aisha Naiga is particularly active in the infrastructure and energy spaces, areas in which she assists clients with project financing and commercial transactions. She is additionally well versed in construction matters.”
Chambers and Partners said in their 2023 ranking of business lawyers in Uganda.
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