Ssebunya Mark

Partner
Legal Secretary
Nakato Lwanga

Ssebunya Mark is a Legal Secretary at Muhoozi & Co. Advocates Uganda supporting the firm's corporate and commercial practice. His meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills make him an invaluable asset to the team he supports.

Ssebunya manages document preparation, coordinates client communications, and maintains case files for the corporate team. His efficiency and reliability have contributed to the firm's ability to handle complex transactions with precision and timeliness.

He has developed expertise in corporate filing procedures and document management systems. Ssebunya's understanding of corporate governance requirements allows him to provide effective support for board meetings, shareholder communications, and regulatory filings.

Ssebunya holds a Certificate in Business Administration and continues to enhance his professional skills through ongoing training. His commitment to excellence and client service embodies the values of Muhoozi & Co. Advocates.

Credentials
Professional qualifications
Certified Mediator, East African Court of Justice
2016
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
2014
Certified Arbitrator, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Africa Branch)
2012
Education
Master of Laws in International Business Law, University of Nairobi
2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre, Kenya
2008
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Makerere University
2006
Memberships

East African Law Society

Uganda Law Society

Law Society of Kenya (Associate Member)

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Africa Branch)

Admission

Advocate of the High Court of Uganda

Right of audience before the East African Court of Justice

Professional Background
Early Life and Education

Born and raised in Kenya, Uganda, Ssebunya Mark showed early interest in legal studies. He received his primary education at St. Mary's Academy in Kenya before attending the prestigious Makerere High School. He demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, serving as a prefect and excelling in debate competitions across East Africa.

Cultural and Community Involvement

Ssebunya Mark has maintained strong ties to his cultural heritage and community. He is actively involved in the preservation of traditional Ugandan customs and has established scholarship programs for underprivileged youth in rural Uganda. Additionally, he serves as a mentor for young professionals in Kenya's emerging legal market.

Regional Legal Experience

Before joining Muhoozi & Co. Advocates, Ssebunya Mark built a solid foundation of legal experience across East Africa. He began his career at the Kenyan firm Ndegwa & Partners in Nairobi, where he specialized in corporate law. Later, he gained valuable experience at the Uganda Development Bank, advising on legal frameworks for infrastructure projects across the region. This diverse background has given his a unique perspective on legal challenges in the African context.

Experience
Major matters

MTN Uganda - Advised on regulatory compliance for the expansion of mobile money services across rural Uganda, securing necessary approvals from the Bank of Uganda and Uganda Communications Commission (2021).

East African Breweries Limited - Assisted in the acquisition of a majority stake in Serengeti Breweries of Tanzania, handling due diligence and negotiating terms for this cross-border transaction valued at USD 60 million (2020).

Kenya Commercial Bank - Represented in its expansion into the Ugandan market through the acquisition of key banking assets, coordinating regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions (2019).

Positions of trust
  • The Council of the Ugandan Bar and Law Society
  • Board Member, East African Law Society
  • The Board of Representatives, Makerere University Law School
  • Trustee, Uganda Law Reform Commission
  • Chairperson, Kenya Association of Women Lawyers
  • Member, Kenya-Uganda Business Council
Other positions
Junior-lawyer programme operated by the Ugandan Bar and Law Society
since 2001
Patent-attorney programme operated by the Ugandan Institute for IPR Training
since 2014
Former tutor in property law at the University of Kenya
Insights
Publications

Constitutional Reform in East Africa: Comparative Approaches (East African Law Journal, 2021)

The Legal Framework for Technological Innovation in Uganda (Kenya Law Review, 2020)

Cross-Border Investments in the East African Community: Legal Challenges and Opportunities (African Business Law Digest, 2019)

Resource Extraction and Indigenous Rights: A Kenyan Perspective (Journal of African Legal Studies, 2018)

Several articles in the East African Law Weekly and other regional legal periodicals