Congratulations to Derrick Kuteesa and Hezekiah Mubiru Nsubuga who have been promoted to Senior Associate and Associate respectively.
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UBA CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION
Our David F.K Mpanga and Brian Kalule, together with MMAKS Advocates, represented all the financial institutions in Constitutional Petition No.14 of 2018 against Uganda Revenue Authority (“URA”) and the Attorney General.
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Once again AF Mpanga has been ranked in "Tier 1" by the 2023 edition of Legal 500. Our Senior Partner, David F.K. Mpanga has been recognized as a "Leading Individual" while Senior Associates;
@odu_mercy
, and Jonathan Kiwana have been recognized as "Rising Stars".
In 2003, we began our journey to serve the world, exceeding the impossible and leave an everlasting legal legacy that would weave in the greater African story. That is our promise and we look forward to treading this journey with you.
#ExceedingTheImpossible
“Me: “Yes, that’s ‘M’ for mother, ‘P’ for papa…M.P.A.N.G.A.”
I was constantly having to explain where I’m really, really, from, and how I happened to be here. From there, reasons began presenting themselves to me. (1/3)
The AF Mpanga Intellectual Property practice has been ranked in the "Silver Band" by the World Trademark Review 2023 edition. Partner & Practice Head Frederick J. Mpanga together with Senior Associate Brian Manyire have been ranked in the "Bronze band".
IFLR 1000 is a leading international legal market research product specialised in ranking financial and corporate firms and lawyers. We are honored by the recognition of our own, David F.K Mpanga, William Kasozi, Daniel Gantungo, and Jonathan Kiwana.
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Two decades of unwavering dedication to the legal field! We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable 20-year journey of AF Mpanga Advocates, where formal meets excitement.
From day one, our commitment to justice, integrity, and excellence has been our guiding force.
We're thrilled to join
@LexMundi
as Uganda's exclusive member! This strengthens our global reach and ensures our clients receive top-tier legal services across Africa and beyond.
Watch
@dfkm1970
discuss the implications of this membership!
#TheNextChapter
Thank you Bemuga Forwarders for the token of confidence and kind words. We look forward to greater heights and exceeding the impossible together.
#AFMpangaAt20
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Congratulations to Brian Kalule upon your recent appointment to the International Trademark Association's Anti-counterfeiting Committee (INTA).
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We are proud to announce that we are the exclusive Ugandan member of
@LexMundi
, the world's leading legal network.
In the coming weeks, we will delve deeper into the significance of this achievement, particularly for our valued clients.
#TheNextChapter
As one of the founding Partners of the firm, Frederick, the captivating storyteller gives readers a glimpse into some approaches we've adopted in the everyday workings of the firm over the last 20 years.
#AFMpangaAt20
#TheGreatAfricanStory
The amazing and phenomenal women of AF Mpanga Advocates marked
#WomensDay2024
with a high tea, celebrating each other & discussing ways to build a more inclusive future.
#InspireInclusion
"I think David might have been having conversations with several people, who shared the ambition but were undecided on the moment to launch. That wasn't an issue for me. Our independent dreams and parallel discussions aligned. (1/3)
"Joining Lex Mundi is a significant milestone for AF Mpanga. We are excited to work alongside Lex Mundi member firms, contributing our local expertise to this global network.
Winning this award for the second time, concurrent with our 20th year anniversary, makes this moment even more worthy of commemoration. We will continue to strive to the highest level of excellence as our legacy grows.
#ChambersAfricaAwards
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We feel privileged to collaborate with
@stanbicug
for the special edition on Succession and Estate Planning. Join us as we explore Tax Structuring and Planning for Estates in Uganda.
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Join us in a dynamic personal branding talk, as our Senior Partner,
@dfkm1970
dives into the topic “Cultivating a Personal Brand” on
@UgArchSociety
's Twitter Spaces this Friday, June 9th, 2023, at 5 pm.
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Taking strides towards sustainable partnerships! We recently had the privilege of visiting
@BusogaForestry
, one of our clients, and witnessing their incredible growth efforts.
Happening now: Loan Market Association Seminar.
Topic: Loan market documentation trends and legal hot topics.
Panel chaired by our very own
@dfkm1970
.
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Honouring Uganda's 61st Independence Day with a strong commitment to justice and legal excellence. Proud to be a part of this journey. 🇺🇬
#IndependenceDay
Want to accelerate progress in your legal workplace? Invest in women!
In this thoughtful piece, Mbekeka Vanessa Irene Muneeza highlights the benefits of gender equality.
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“ I came aboard in 2014, fresh from the Government with the anticipation that the Oil and Gas sector was about to explode. When it didn’t I had to adapt rather than become redundant. (/3)
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The Court also recommended that information relating to tax matters should first be sought from the individual taxpayer before it can be sought form a third-party.
This month we continue to recognise the remarkable women who play an integral role in enabling us to exceed the impossible. You are appreciated.
#EmbracingEquity
#InternationalWomensDay
“I myself was recruited by Daniel. It was an easy decision to make. The opportunity AF Mpanga afforded for me to flex my expertise and to expand my portfolio was as clear in their present operations as it was written in their history. (1/2)
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The Court agreed with the Petitioners and found that the Notices infringed the right to privacy of bank account holders enshrined under Article 27 of the Constitution.
We are delighted to announce our participation in Chambers Africa 2024. Don't miss the celebration of outstanding firms and individuals in the region with 10+ regional and practice awards on Wednesday, 24 January at 11 am.
Everyone has a story. In the 20 years of our existence, history has been written thus far. We are honoured to share our tale with the world. A special thanks to everyone who made the memoir and event a success.
#AFMpangaAt20
#ExceedingTheImpossible
Today, we celebrate the immense value of investing in women. Economic empowerment, access to justice, and equitable leadership accelerate progress for everyone.
#InspireInclusion
#WomensDay2024
We were represented by
@briankalule
and Fredrick Mpanga at the Adams & Adams Africa Network (AAAN) 10th annual
#AfricaNetworkMeeting2023
celebration. The meeting highlighted engaging discussions about the current IP landscape in Africa.
Yesterday we came together to celebrate our 10th annual
#AfricaNetworkMeeting2023
.
We were thrilled to reconnect with colleagues and members of the Adams & Adams Africa Network and to welcome esteemed guests from ARIPO, the Kenya Anti-Counterfeiting Authority, CIPC, and WIPO.
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The Petition challenged notices (Notices) issued by the URA requiring all banks to furnish it with details of all bank accounts (including names and account balances) held by the financial institutions as being unconstitutional.
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This was particularly because they were not preceded by any investigations or probable cause of tax evasion or violation of the bank account holders.
"Essentially, as the EAC we are partners but still very much fragmented. This makes cross-border M&A difficult as partner states have different legal frameworks & regulators making the cost of business high"
@briankalule
shares insights at the
#FinTechConf23
#Panel
#AFMpanga
Our Banking and Finance team once again has had the privilege of contributing to the Chambers and Partners Banking & Regulation Guide, 2024 Edition. Please see below our contribution to the *Law & Practice section* ()
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I began to notice the gap between myself and my peers, those I had qualified with. I recognized how much better I had to be to simply get the same work as my friends, and many of them often wondered why on Earth I was practicing there.” (2/3)
"Tax is a key consideration for setting up a business. The taxman must be paid before you pay yourself." - Ronald Kalema, Partner, Head Tax Practice, AF Mpanga speaking about the key tax considerations for setting up a business.
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As we commemorate this significant milestone, we reflect on the past with gratitude, embrace the present with pride, and look forward to a future filled with even greater achievements. Join us in raising a toast to 20 years of success and countless stories yet to be written! 🥂
Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from Brian Kalule as he joins the Tonda Sessions to discuss Startup Legal Dynamics. Gain valuable insights from the experts.
#ExceedingTheImpossible
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We need to build a world where investing in women isn't an option - it's the foundation for progress.
Tomorrow, we celebrate women's potential and the power of investment.
#InspireInclusion
#WomensDay2024
We are proud of our Partner Brian Kalule and Associate Judith Babirye!
Their joint Women's Leadership Initiative testimonial highlights how impactful inclusion is to us and in the workplace.
#InspireInclusion
#IWD2024
#InternationalWomensDay
How do you inspire inclusion in the workplace and beyond? The Women's LeadershIP Initiative is sharing testimonials in honor of International Women's Day. Thank you Judith Kagere and Brian Kalule for participating!
#InspireInclusion
#IWD2024
#InternationalWomensDay
Regardless, we were three people who shared a similar outlook on life at the exact same moment in time, ready to stop dreaming and start actualizing"
- Ernest Wiltshire Kalibbala, Partner.
An excerpt from
#TheGreatAfricanStory
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#AFMpangaAt20
Unlocking the Future of African Fintech! Join us at FITSPA's 5th Annual Fintech Conference on October 12-13, 2023, where we'll delve into the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions in the fintech sector.
@Parliament_Ug
published the tax and revenue bills for FY 2024/2025. Get the highlights from our tax experts
@ronkal2012
, Vanessa Mbekeka, and
@gerald_ndobya
, and see how they might affect you.
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