Arthur K. Ssempebwa

Arthur K. Ssempebwa is a Partner at the firm in the Commercial and Corporate and Litigation departments, and is the firm's point man in the Banking & Finance Department. His practice focuses on Banking and Finance Law, with over 23 years' experience in legal practice.

His practice encompasses the areas of banking and finance, commercial lending, loan facility documentation and reviews, banking litigation, corporate insolvency and bankruptcy, recoveries and negotiable instrument law.

With the rapidly evolving legal regime in the banking, finance and insolvency sector, Arthur ensures that his clients are adequately prepared for any legal issues that might arise and are routinely updated about any changes in the industry.

Arthur's clientele includes commercial banks, development banks, financial and credit institutions, real estate management companies and industry regulators.

He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the London School of Economics (2002), a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) from Makerere University (1999), where he was Editor of the Makerere University Law Journal, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (2001).

He is recognised by Chambers and Partners Global Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers, which highlights his experience as being "particularly well versed in assisting banks with finance mandates," and noted in its 2013 edition that he received recognition for "his hard work and the practical nature of his advice."