Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2021 101 Acquisition I ternational - Issue 1 2021 37 Company: Kampala Associated Advocates. Email: jmatsiko@kaa.co.ug Website: www.kaa.co.ug An International Eye On Success hen clients turn to the team at KAA, they turn to a team that has a combined legal experience stretching back over more than 200 years in a variety of different sectors. With values that include integrity, service excellence, innovation and a client based approach, it’s little wonder that so many have come to trust this remarkable team over the years, and that they have been able to achieve such award-winning success. Putting people first and foremost at all times has proven to be the key to the KAA team being at the forefront of the legal business in Uganda. This caring approach ensures that every decision made is one which is done to the satisfaction of the customer. Maintaining this connectivity over the COVID-19 pandemic has been an immense challenge, but the adoption of services such as Zoom has allowed meetings to take place easily. This quick movement to the latest technology reflects the way in which the team’s client-focused approach has brought about much needed ingenuity to the team’s operations. It has allowed them to W save on travel expenses for clients approach, because meetings can be held quickly and efficiently from anywhere at all. To facilitate this achievement, the team at KAA are the first law firm to install a state of the art video conferencing system into the board room itself. Finding the right staff to bring this dream to life has been key to the team’s continued success, and they play an enormous role in making sure that the firm operates at maximum efficiency. When recruiting, the team study the unique abilities of their new talent and compare it to the values that have made the firm great. Once taken on board, guidance to ensure growth is crucial. Each of the 35 recruited lawyers at KAA are under the careful stewardship of one of the firm’s senior lawyers. When we look at KAA, we look at a business that has made its name not just in Uganda, but around the world. Their incredible reach geographically is matched by their remarkable skill within every sector of the legal industry. It’s this breadth of experience that ensures the firm’s continued success. For 20 years, they have thrived, and seem certain to continue doing so for many years to come. When it comes to settling disputes, it pays to turn to a team who have a true understanding of the legal industry, and the drive to reach out internationally. We take a look at the team from Kampala Associated Advocates, recently named Leading Litigation, Arbitration and Disputes Lawyer of the Year, Uganda in Acquisition International’s Leading Adviser Awards 2021, to understand more about the secrets of their success. Sep21916 Leading Litigation, Arbitration and Disputes Lawyer of the Year, Uganda
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