Stephen works with the Litigation and Conveyance team of the firm. He holds an LL.B (Hons) Degree of Makerere University, a Diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre and a Diploma in Trial Advocacy from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, America.
Stephen was admitted to the Uganda Bar in January 2006. He specialises in commercial litigation, conveyancing, land and property laws and recoveries.
Membership In Professional Societies
Uganda Law Society
East African Law Society
Professional Qualifications
2004: LLB, MUK
2005: Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre, Kampala, Uganda.
2006: Diploma, Trial Advocacy, NITA, USA.
Career Summary
Partner, MMAKS Advocates
Senior Associate, MMAKS Advocates
Associate, MMAKS Advocates
Lecturer, Kampala International University
Legal Assistant, Adriko & Karugaba Advocates
Areas Of Expertise
Commercial Litigation
Land and Property Laws
Conveyancing
Recoveries
Tax
Top Matters
Acting for a client in a tax dispute worth USD 7 million
Advising a number of both local and international clients on the acquisition of various properties in Uganda.
Acting for a seed Company in the acquisition of various properties in Uganda worth U$3,000,000.
Acting for various Commercial Banks in Uganda in the recovery of both secured and unsecured debts.
Acting for the central Bank in a suit involving fraudulent acquisition and Conveyance of Securities encumbered by the Plaintiff to secure a debt facility of USD 20 million.