Muhoozi & Co. Advocates contributes to Chambers & Partners Practice Guide - Insolvency 2021

Muhoozi & Co. Advocates has contributed to the annual Chambers & Partners Practice Guide - Insolvency 2021, which is now available.

Muhoozi and Co. Advocates has made a significant contribution to the 2025 Chambers Partners Practice Guide on Insolvency, providing comprehensive insights into the insolvency and business restructuring landscape in Uganda and Kenya. This contribution highlights our firm's expertise in navigating complex insolvency proceedings in East African jurisdictions.

The guide offers practical guidance on various aspects of insolvency law and practice in East Africa, including corporate restructuring options, judicial management procedures, and cross-border insolvency considerations. It addresses the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving insolvency frameworks in Uganda and Kenya, particularly in light of recent legislative reforms aimed at modernizing business rescue mechanisms.

East Africa's insolvency and restructuring landscape has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with both Uganda and Kenya implementing reforms that balance creditor protection with business rescue opportunities, said Kabugo Stephen, Restructuring Partner at Muhoozi and Co. Advocates. Our contribution to this global guide reflects our deep understanding of how these legal frameworks operate in practice across East African jurisdictions.

The chapter authored by our team provides detailed analysis of key insolvency procedures in Uganda and Kenya, including voluntary arrangements, administration, receivership, and liquidation. It also addresses practical considerations for foreign creditors and investors engaged in East African markets, highlighting important jurisdictional differences and enforcement strategies.

This contribution to a prestigious global practice guide underscores our firm's position as a leading authority on insolvency and restructuring in East Africa and demonstrates our commitment to sharing knowledge that enhances understanding of the region's evolving legal landscape.