Kampala, Uganda (November 13, 2024) – Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), a Kampala-based law firm, today announced that it has joined Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. The affiliation offers KAA access to more than 8,700 lawyers in 93 countries and 245 markets worldwide. The firm’s clients can now obtain legal counsel across jurisdictions and borders, with the convenience of working with KAA as its local contact.
“Companies in our market are increasingly doing business across markets and borders; seamless legal representation on a global scale is vital,” said Joseph Matsiko, Managing Partner at Kampala Associated Advocates. “Through Meritas, we can offer our clients in-depth knowledge of cultural and jurisdictional issues in all major markets around the world. Meritas offers us peace of mind that our clients’ legal needs will be met with the same commitment to quality, professionalism, and value on which we pride ourselves.”
Meritas is the only law firm alliance with an established and comprehensive means of monitoring and enhancing the quality of its member firms. Meritas membership is extended by invitation only, and firms are regularly assessed for the breadth of their practice expertise and client satisfaction. Only firms performing under the tenets of Meritas’ unique quality assurance program are recertified as members. This ensures that clients receive the same high-quality legal work and service from every Meritas firm.
“Law firms join Meritas to help their clients increase efficiencies when navigating cross-regional opportunities and challenges,” said Sona Pancholy, president of Meritas. “In-house counsel at companies that are growing are under increased pressure to find trusted resources in specific markets that are cost-effective and right-sized, with access to knowledge on their specific issues.”
About Kampala Associated Advocates
Kampala Associated Advocates, founded in 2001, has 27 lawyers. The firm has distinguished itself among the best across a spectrum of fields including litigation, arbitration, aviation, banking, finance, oil and gas, intellectual property, tax advisory and litigation telecommunications, media, technology law, and corporate advisory services. Kampala Associated Advocates has offices in Kampala, Uganda. For more information about Kampala Associated Advocates’ capabilities and the benefits of its membership in Meritas, visit www.kaa.co.ug or call +256 312 244 100.
About Meritas
Meritas’ global alliance of independent, market-leading law firms provides borderless legal services to companies looking to effectively capture opportunities and solve issues anywhere in the world. Companies benefit from local knowledge, collective strength and new efficiencies when they work with Meritas law firms. The personal attention and care they experience is part of Meritas’ industry-first commitment to the utmost in quality of service and putting client priorities above all else. Founded in 1990, Meritas has 173 member firms worldwide with more than 8,700 dedicated, collaborative lawyers. To locate a Meritas resource for a specific need or in a certain market, visit Meritas.org or call +1-612 339-8680.
