Kampala, Uganda
Lawyers in Kampala, Uganda

Legal experience with commercial perspective.

The CityGate team combines advocacy, corporate advisory, regulatory practice, academia, insurance, business development and legal research experience.

Oscar Moses Nkengi, Managing Partner at CityGate Advocates Kampala

Oscar Moses Nkengi

Managing Partner

A Doctorant at Makerere University, a seasoned law tutor, and an advocate of the High Court with 19 years' experience across Uganda, Tanzania, and the wider East African region. Oscar's practice covers local and international commercial transactions, Gaming, Betting & Lotteries stewardship, infrastructure development, energy law, natural resource governance, climate change litigation and corporate environmental governance.

Oscar previously served with IMMMA Advocates, a DLA Piper Africa member firm in Tanzania, for over 10 years and E. Joseph Advocates in Kampala for 5 years. He advises corporate boards on corporate governance, complex infrastructure projects, tax structuring, regulatory compliance, international trade and commercial dispute resolution.

Credentials & Qualifications

  • LL. D (Doctorant) - Makerere University
  • LL.M in Oil & Gas Law - UCUM (Recipient of the Academic Excellence Award)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course) - LDC, Kampala
  • LL. B (Hons) - University of Dar es Salaam
  • Professional memberships: Uganda Law Society, Tanganyika Law Society, East Africa Law Society and Society of Petroleum Engineers
Herbert Akankwasa Besigye, Advocate at CityGate Advocates Kampala

Herbert Akankwasa Besigye

Advocate

Herbert began his professional career in 2004 in insurance marketing and business development, developing experience in market expansion, risk management and commercial growth before moving into corporate and commercial legal practice.

As an advocate of the High Court, Herbert previously practiced with Obed Mwebesa & Associated Advocates. He focuses on real estate transactions, high-value property conveyancing, corporate governance, Gaming, Betting & Lotteries Law, insurance law, intellectual property and administrative law. His training in Ethics and Public Management complements his practical, business-focused legal approach.

Credentials & Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course) - LDC, Kampala
  • LL. B (Bachelor of Laws) - Uganda Christian University
  • M.A. in Ethics & Public Management - Makerere University
  • B.A.A. (Bachelor of Arts) - Uganda Christian University
  • Diploma in Education - Uganda Christian University
Peace Charlyn Namudiira, Legal Associate (Paralegal) at CityGate Advocates Kampala

Peace Charlyn Namudiira

Legal Associate (Paralegal)

Peace supports the firm's litigation and research teams, especially in Corporate Governance, Infrastructure Development, Real Estate & Land Transactions, Procurement and public interest litigation.

Credentials & Qualifications

  • LL. B - Uganda Christian University
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice - LDC Candidate
Support Staff

Operational support.

Administrative and finance support helps maintain the firm's day-to-day client service and registry operations.

Akello Margret

Accountant - Finance, billing and audits.

Siraji Kalyango

Office Clerk - Filing, document service and registry operations.

Work with a Kampala legal team that understands regulation and business.

Contact CityGate Advocates to discuss your matter and the appropriate next steps.