Fred K. Businge

Fred K. Businge, a partner at Katende, Ssempebwa & Co. Advocates (KATS) in Kampala, has been named Compliance Within Environmental Law Expert of the Year in Uganda at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards. The recognition reflects both his standing as a senior litigator and the strength of the firm's growing environmental, social and governance practice in one of East Africa's most active legal markets.

Established in 1969 and based in Kampala, Katende, Ssempebwa & Co. Advocates is among Uganda's largest and most respected law firms. Over more than five decades it has built a reputation as a market leader with a significant and pioneering presence across general and specialised transactional practice. The firm is consistently recognised by international directories including Chambers and Partners and IFLR1000, and is regarded as a first port of call for many international firms and global companies pursuing significant transactions in Uganda, with lawyers admitted to practise in New York, London and Uganda.

Within the firm, Fred K. Businge is a partner and serves as Deputy Director of the Litigation Department, focusing on dispute resolution. His recognition in the field of environmental compliance sits at the intersection of contentious work and the firm's environmental, social and governance offering, an area of increasing importance as businesses in Uganda and across the region face heightened regulatory expectations around sustainability, resource use and responsible operation. Advising on compliance within environmental law calls for a practitioner able to combine litigation experience with a clear understanding of the regulatory framework, and his award reflects that combination.

KATS advises a broad client base that includes international companies and institutions across sectors such as corporate and commercial, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance and infrastructure, and intellectual property, alongside litigation and alternative dispute resolution. This breadth allows partners like Fred K. Businge to support clients not only in resolving disputes but also in meeting the compliance obligations that accompany major projects and investments, including those with significant environmental dimensions.

Being named Compliance Within Environmental Law Expert of the Year in Uganda at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards affirms Fred K. Businge's contribution to this specialised area and reinforces the reputation of Katende, Ssempebwa & Co. Advocates as a leading firm for high-quality legal advice. As environmental considerations become ever more central to doing business in the region, his expertise positions him as a trusted adviser to organisations navigating compliance in Uganda.