FAQs
The Firm
What is NS-KIGOZI Advocates and what does it specialise in?
NS-KIGOZI Advocates is a specialist law firm operating at the intersection of law, commerce, and innovation. The firm combines deep technical legal expertise with strong commercial insight to support clients on complex legal, regulatory, and cross-border matters. It is particularly recognised for focused expertise in Islamic commercial law, corporate and commercial advisory, construction law, arbitration, tax, and private wealth advisory.
Who are the firm's clients?
The firm advises a wide range of clients across multiple jurisdictions, including corporations, investors, financial institutions, government bodies, development finance institutions, NGOs, family businesses, and individuals. From startups and SMEs to sovereign entities and international financiers, the firm acts as a strategic legal partner on transactions, projects, and disputes.
Where is the firm located?
NS-KIGOZI Advocates is based in Kampala, Uganda. The firm’s offices are located at BMK House (Hotel Africana), Plot 4–5 Nyabong Road, Wampewo Avenue, 8th Floor, Suite 810. You can reach the team at +256 (0) 392196853 or info@nskigoziadvocates.com.
Islamic Finance & Commercial Law
What Islamic finance services does the firm offer?
The firm provides comprehensive Islamic finance advisory across the full ecosystem, including Islamic banking documentation (murabaha, ijara, musharakah, mudarabah, istisna’a, and wakalah); Shariah compliance review and advisory; Islamic microfinance and SACCO advisory; Takaful structuring, documentation, and regulatory compliance; and Islamic capital markets covering sukuk structuring, Islamic funds, commercial paper, and asset securitisation — including green sukuk and ESG-aligned instruments.
Can the firm advise on both Islamic and conventional law?
Yes. The firm’s approach integrates Shariah jurisprudence with modern commercial structuring and domestic legal frameworks, meaning clients receive advice that is simultaneously Shariah-compliant and legally sound under Ugandan and relevant international law. The firm’s Shariah consultant, Sheikh Ashraf Mutagubya, holds advanced qualifications in both comparative Islamic and conventional commercial law from Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.
Does the firm assist SACCOs and microfinance institutions with Islamic products?
Yes. The firm provides specialised advisory to SACCOs, cooperatives, and microfinance institutions seeking to operate Shariah-compliant member financing models. Services include designing Qard Hasan, Murabaha, Ijara, Salam, and Musharakah models for SME financing, trade, and agricultural purposes; drafting standardised product documentation; advising on regulatory alignment; and delivering practical training to boards and staff.
Corporate, Tax & Real Estate
What corporate and commercial services does the firm provide?
The firm advises businesses across all lifecycle stages — from formation and governance to transactions and restructuring. Services include company incorporation, joint ventures, shareholding structures, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, due diligence, and the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements covering supply, distribution, franchise, agency, service, and employment arrangements.
What tax advisory services are available?
The tax practice covers domestic and cross-border taxation for individuals, corporates, NGOs, and public sector entities in Uganda and East Africa. Services include tax structuring, due diligence, transfer pricing, withholding tax analysis, indirect tax advisory, and tax health checks. The firm also has hands-on experience representing clients before the Uganda Revenue Authority, the Tax Appeals Tribunal, and superior courts. The tax practice is fully integrated with the Islamic finance, corporate, construction, and dispute resolution teams.
Can the firm assist with property purchases and real estate transactions?
Yes. The real estate and conveyancing practice advises on the full property lifecycle — from due diligence and ownership verification to sale agreements, lease structuring, property-backed financing, and dispute resolution. The firm works with developers, investors, financiers, landlords, tenants, and individuals on both conventional and Islamic property financing structures, including the registration of mortgages and charges.
Construction, Disputes & Private Wealth
Does the firm handle construction and infrastructure law?
Yes. The infrastructure and construction law practice advises clients across the entire project lifecycle — from procurement and contract drafting through project execution, claims management, and dispute resolution. The firm works with government developers, contractors, financiers, and consultants, and advises on PPP models, FIDIC and PPDA standard form contracts, tender documentation, and regulatory compliance. The practice also covers renewable energy and complex construction ventures.
What dispute resolution options does the firm offer?
The firm takes a tiered, strategic approach to dispute resolution. Options include pre-dispute risk assessment and structured negotiation; mediation and conciliation; adjudication and dispute board proceedings (particularly in construction matters); domestic and international arbitration under ICC, LCIA, DIAC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL rules; and commercial and civil litigation including enforcement of awards and injunctive relief.
Can the firm help with wills, inheritance, and succession planning?
Yes. The private wealth, succession, and legacy planning practice advises individuals, family business owners, and investors on the protection and intergenerational transfer of wealth. The firm drafts conventional and Shariah-compliant wills, advises on testamentary trusts, assists with estate administration including probate and letters of administration, and guides clients on lifetime gifting, asset protection, and family governance structures. The firm also represents parties in inheritance disputes.
How do I get in touch to discuss my legal needs?
You can reach the firm by phone at +256 (0) 392196853 or by email at info@nskigoziadvocates.com. The office is located at BMK House (Hotel Africana), Plot 4–5 Nyabong Road, Wampewo Avenue, 8th Floor, Suite 810, Kampala, Uganda.