Chambers 2024 recognizes five KATS’ lawyers

The 2024 Edition of Chambers and Partners Global Guide to the World’s Leading Law Firms ranked five KATS’ lawyers as notable practitioners: Senior Statesmen John Katende and Professor Edward Ssempebwa, Sim Katende, Arthur K. Ssempebwa and Alice Namuli Blazevic.

Co-founding partner John Katende is a seasoned lawyer with a wealth of legal and business experience gathered over his many years of practice. He continues to utilize his knowledge and experience to benefit the firm’s clients.

Co-founding partner Edward Frederick Ssempebwa enjoys a notable reputation in Uganda. Based in Kampala, he has been at the forefront of the country’s legal market for decades and has been actively involved in the development of the country’s legislation.

Band 1 lawyer Sim Katende is a distinguished corporate lawyer based in Kampala, with particularly extensive experience in M&A and capital markets. He has further expertise spanning the Energy, oil and gas and TMT sectors.

Arthur Ssempebwa is highlighted for his experience, being particularly well versed in assisting banks with finance mandates. His client base notably includes banks and other credit institutions.

Alice Namuli Blazevic receives particular recognition for her work in the TMT sector. She is based in Kampala and is also respected for her experience of mandates relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Chambers ranks individual lawyers in their practice area(s) based on their legal knowledge and experience, their ability, their effectiveness and their client service.