Matsiko, Wanda & Arinda Advocates is a commercial law firm based in Kampala that advises a portfolio of clients including local and multinational companies, government departments, non governmental organisations and private individuals. The firm provides a full range of legal services across corporate and commercial matters, banking and finance, dispute resolution, conveyancing, employment, immigration, energy and extractives, technology, maritime and estate planning, delivering sector-aware advice to clients in mineral exploration, transport, communications, tourism, hospitality and financial services.

The firm has developed a reputation for partner-led, team based delivery and sector focus, and has been recognised in regional awards for its fintech and corporate advisory work. Its engagements include advising on transport and power generation projects, drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements, work on mining and infrastructure matters, oil distribution projects and advisory work related to carbon trading and project finance.

Matsiko, Wanda & Arinda Advocates emphasises bespoke solutions and predictable fee arrangements - including fixed-fee options - to support clients with practical, commercially focused legal support. The firm uses a partner-led model with personalised client contact, flexible payment arrangements and a goal of delivering efficient, sustainable legal advice tailored to each clients business structure and changing needs.

About Matsiko, Wanda & Arinda Advocates

Founded in 2019

8 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Employment & Labor
Immigration
Energy, Environment & ESG

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

The firm handles company formation and company secretarial matters, registrations for NGOs and business names, contract negotiation and drafting, corporate restructuring, share transfers and buyouts, and corporate advisory work. Advice is focused on commercial risk management and transactional efficiency to support mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance and ongoing compliance for both start ups and established enterprises.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Banking & Finance

Matsiko, Wanda & Arinda provides project finance and lending support, perfection and registration of securities, enforcement of financing agreements and money-lending advisory services. The practice assists banks, lenders and corporate borrowers with security documentation, registration processes, custodial arrangements for land titles and contractual remedies to protect clients interests in financing transactions.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Employment & Labor

The firm delivers employment and labour law advice including HR legal support, drafting employment notices and contracts, handling employment-related advisory matters and representing clients in workplace disputes. Services focus on compliance with statutory obligations, risk mitigation in hiring and termination, and pragmatic solutions to employee relations and labour relations issues.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Immigration

Services include visa applications and extensions for work permits, dependant and residence permits, representation in immigration appeals and diaspora services. The practice supports employers and individuals with immigration compliance, documentation, application strategy and representation before immigration authorities to secure lawful work and residence status.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Energy, Environment & ESG

The firm advises on energy and extractives projects including project development, negotiation and drafting of power purchase agreements, regulatory compliance for mining and infrastructure projects, and matters connected to oil distribution and carbon trading. Advice is structured to support project finance, contract allocation and regulatory engagement while addressing environmental and commercial risks.
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law

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