A stellar group, which plays a significant role in many of the region’s largest transactions – Chambers and Partners, 2022.
Corporate and commercial transactions are fast paced, high value and dynamic. They cut across various areas of the law and require lawyers to demonstrate expertise, business acumen, and the ability to organized and process significant volumes of legal, commercial and financial information in very strict timelines. AF Mpanga has a leading Corporate and M&A practice group recognized for working on major transactions. The team advises on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, regulatory and compliance, corporate restructuring, insolvency, competition and anti-trust, investment funding, private equity and general corporate and commercial matters.
We have advised clients on several significant mandates across various sectors including manufacturing, fast moving consumer goods, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and capital markets. The lawyers at AF Mpanga provide seamless advice and work collaboratively with clients to deliver the best outcomes for their businesses. Sustainability in today’s global economies means emerging issues such as ESG sustainability.
Our clients include corporations, multi-nationals, leading insurance companies, private equity funds, venture capital firms, payment card industry businesses, financial institution
- Advised the founding shareholders on Orient Bank Ltd in the acquisition of the 80% of the bank by Bank PHB Nigeria.
- Advised and acted for Triodos Sicav II-Triodos Microfinance Fund (“TMF”), Triodos Custody B.V. (“TFST”) and Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds (“HTF/Seller”)
- Advised on the Uganda law aspects of Standard Bank Group’s acquisition of all the shares of Liberty Holdings Limited on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
- Acted for and advised Allianz SE on the Uganda law aspects of its acquisition of the majority shareholding in the short-term general.
- Provided regulatory, competition law, corporate and labor law advice to Old Mutual Limited in its purchase of a significant stake in the then UAP Insurance Uganda Limited to become the now UAP Old Mutual Insurance Uganda Limited.
- Advised Orange SA (previously known as France Telecom) in the disposal to Africell, of its majority shareholding held by Alas Services Belgium in its Uganda subsidiary, Orange Uganda Limited.
- Advised Bharti Airtel in its acquisition of the operations of Warid Telecom in Uganda.
- Acted for Vivo Energy Investments B.V., the pan-African retailer and distributor of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants agreed to form a non-fuel joint venture to accelerate the roll-out of KFC restaurants in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.
- Acted for and advised the Seller, Holcim Group Services Limited, a Swiss mining entity.
- We are currently advising a leading manufacturer of sanitary products with the intention of listing on Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in regard to the regulatory compliance of their subsidiary in Uganda.
- With Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as International Counsel, acted as Uganda counsel for Cipla Quality Chemicals Uganda Limited, a leading manufacturer of anti-retroviral drugs in East Africa in respect to the listing on the Uganda Securities Exchange
- The firm advised the MTN Uganda Limited’s largest shareholder, MTN Group on its rights and duties in the issuing of its on an IPO and listing of its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange.
- Retained by Simmons & Simmons LLP to regularly author the Uganda section of Capital Markets, securities database and guide; the Navigator Platform.
- Acted as local counsel to Overseas Bank of China/ Bank of Singapore advising on the regulatory aspects of the cross-border capital markets / securities regime in Uganda.
- Advised Barclays Bank of Uganda (now Absa Bank Uganda Limited) on amendment and review of its internal capital market documentation in relation to cross border transactions in Uganda.
- Advised Deutsche Bank on the legal and regulatory aspects about use of derivatives and other financial instruments Uganda.
Winner of the M&A Team of the Year and advised on the M&A Deal of the Year
IFLR Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, 2020
A stellar corporate practice group, which plays a significant role in many of the region’s largest transactions. Enviable track record in sophisticated cross-border transactions. Represents a number of high-profile domestic and international clients and offers impressive cross-border capabilities, with a particularly prominent position in the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa. Well regarded for its ability to advise on competition and tax mandates. Significant experience in mining, telecoms, financial services, and energy. Notable capability in market sectors such as healthcare and technology. A popular choice among regional and international banks, insurance and investment companies.
Chambers and Partners, 2022
Continues to be at the forefront of cross-border M&A, with a number of mandates coming from foreign investors. A growing force in Africa cross-border deals, thanks in part to its mounting number of offices throughout the continent. Has an outstanding record in bulge-bracket M&A and corporate restructurings. Also stands out for its well-developed competition and tax practices.
Legal 500, 2021
