AF Mpanga Advocates has announced the admission of Derrick Kuteesa to the firm’s partnership, marking a significant milestone in his legal career and reinforcing the firm’s commitment to developing talent from within.
Kuteesa joined AF Mpanga in 2016 after completing the Bar Course and has since established himself as a leading practitioner in Banking and Finance as well as Corporate Law. Over the years, he has built a strong track record advising clients on complex financial and corporate transactions.
His professional excellence has also earned international recognition, with IFLR1000 naming him a Rising Star in the Financial and Corporate practice areas for both 2024 and 2025.
According to the firm, Kuteesa’s appointment reflects AF Mpanga’s longstanding commitment to investing in its people and nurturing exceptional legal talent. The promotion is expected to strengthen the firm’s leadership team while enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality legal services to clients across the region.
“We congratulate Kuteesa on this well-earned achievement and wish him every success in his new role,” the firm said in a statement.
AF Mpanga Advocates is one of Uganda’s leading commercial law firms, providing legal advisory services across a wide range of practice areas to local, regional and international clients.
