Kampala, Uganda—We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding a leadership change within our firm in Uganda. It is with great pleasure that we extend our warmest congratulations to Pearl Nyakabwa, who will be assuming the role of Managing Partner for Uganda. Pearl has been an integral part of our team since the founding of the firm and has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and expertise in her areas of practice.

Effective 1st August 2023, Pearl will step into her new role as the Managing Partner, continuing to lead the Banking & Finance and Energy practice groups. Leveraging her extensive experience and knowledge, she is committed to driving these areas to new heights, with a focus on delivering outstanding results for our clients and maintaining a commitment to excellence that makes her an ideal choice for this position.

David Mpanga, Chairman and Senior Partner at Dentons Uganda, highlighted, “We also want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dennis Otatiina for his outstanding leadership as the outgoing Managing Partner. Under his guidance as the founding Managing Partner, the firm has achieved remarkable milestones and experienced significant growth. Going forward, Dennis will be focusing on his practice in the areas of corporate, commercial, private equity, and finance, where the increased demand for leading expertise has necessitated a sharper focus on growing these service lines. We have no doubt that he will continue to excel and contribute significantly to the growth and success of our firm.”

Noor Kapdi, Africa CEO, expressed his overwhelming support for Pearl’s new role and added, “Her appointment exemplifies our commitment to nurturing and promoting talent from within our ranks, and we are confident that she will excel in her new position.”

Additionally, Dentons Uganda introduces Lynne Wells, who recently joined the firm as an English Law qualified Of-Counsel/Consultant. Lynne will be supporting Pearl in her client-facing roles.

“You can rest assured that our clients and internal teams will experience no interruption in the provision of services. With over 15 years of experience as a solicitor in England and Wales, specializing in cross-border project development and financing transactions, Lynne's vast expertise will be a valuable asset to our team and our clients.” – David Mpanga

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