Stephen Zimula

Background

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

• 2017 to date Partner, MMAKS Advocates
• 2011 to 2016 Senior Associate, MMAKS Advocates
• 2006 to 2011 Associate, MMAKS Advocates
• 2005 to 2006 Lecturer, Kampala International University
• 2005 to 2006 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.