Corporate and Finance
Advisory

End-to-end solutions for every transaction

At Magumba & Co Advocates we provide end-to-end transactional solutions to our clients, across a wide range from business formation and management practices, capital strategies to funding structures. Our lawyers provide tailored, practical, and innovative advice to help your organisation achieve its objectives.

We help clients that are in early conversations about company formation; undertake mining and mineral exploration in Uganda, energy, oil and gas, environmental governance and compliance consultancy; are seeking to raise capital; and need guidance concerning real estate, governance, tax, or compensation and benefits matters. We work with clients looking to execute their growth, restructuring, divestiture, or exit strategy — or are a lender or an arranger of capital raising.

Each of our clients is unique, which is why we take the time to understand your business' strategic vision and goals as well as the challenges it will face. We apply our experience and judgement to fast-moving situations and changing circumstances to deliver insight and effective solutions to corporates, financial institutions, investors, and governments around the world.

Business Formation

We advise clients through every stage of business formation — from choosing the right corporate structure to incorporation, shareholder agreements, and initial governance frameworks.

Corporate Governance, Boardroom Risk & Reputation Management

We provide ongoing advisory to boards and management teams on corporate governance best practices, boardroom risk, regulatory compliance, and reputation management strategies.

Regulatory Compliance

We guide clients through Uganda's evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance across industry-specific regulations, licensing requirements, and statutory obligations.

Debt and Equity Finance

Our team advises lenders, borrowers, and investors on debt and equity financing structures — from bilateral lending to complex syndicated facilities and equity capital raises.

Business Restructuring and Insolvency

We advise creditors, debtors, and insolvency practitioners on business restructurings, debt workouts, administrations, and formal insolvency proceedings.

Mergers and Acquisitions

We act for acquirers, targets, and financial advisers on public and private M&A transactions, joint ventures, restructurings, and management buyouts across the region.

Capital Markets

Our team guides issuers and underwriters through equity and debt capital market transactions, listings on the Uganda Securities Exchange, and regulatory compliance with the Capital Markets Authority.

Venture Capital Ecosystem Advisory

We advise founders, investors, and funds operating in Uganda's growing venture capital ecosystem — covering term sheets, funding rounds, investor rights, and exit strategies.

Trade and Export Finance

We support clients in structuring trade and export finance transactions, including letters of credit, receivables financing, and export credit agency-backed facilities.

Routine Company Secretarial Work

We provide comprehensive company secretarial services — including statutory registers, board resolutions, AGM support, annual returns, and regulatory filings.

Industries we serve

Our corporate finance practice serves clients across a broad range of industries, bringing sector-specific knowledge to every transaction.

Client Briefing

We take time to understand your commercial objectives, risk appetite, and transaction parameters before formulating our strategy.

Deal Structuring

Our lawyers collaborate with your financial advisers and other counsel to identify the most efficient legal and tax structure for the transaction.

Execution

We draft, negotiate, and finalise transaction documents with rigour and pace — maintaining momentum while protecting your interests.

Completion & Beyond

Post-completion, we remain available for ongoing advisory on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and any post-transaction matters.