Bluebell Legal Advocates has announced the promotion of Afekuru Hilda to Partner, reflecting the firm’s ongoing focus on expanding its leadership in corporate and commercial legal services in Uganda.
Hilda brings to the partnership a strong track record of advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. Since joining the firm, she has supported a wide range of clients—both local and international—including startups and established corporations.
Known for her analytical approach and client-focused perspective, Hilda has become a key resource for organisations seeking legal strategies aligned with business objectives. Her work has included engagements across diverse sectors, contributing to the firm’s growing profile in commercial and transactional legal matters.
According to a statement from the firm, her promotion reflects both her performance and the firm’s commitment to developing the next generation of leadership. It also aligns with Bluebell Legal’s strategic intent to offer comprehensive legal services that meet the evolving needs of Uganda’s corporate sector.
Bluebell Legal Advocates is a full-service Ugandan law firm that was originally founded in 2008 under the name Kaddu & Partners Advocates and later rebranded in 2021. The firm places particular emphasis on corporate and commercial law, offering a broad range of legal services to clients operating in various sectors. Its key practice areas include corporate and commercial advisory, tax law, dispute resolution and arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, construction and real estate, energy and natural resources, fintech and digital commerce, white-collar crime and investigations, employment and labour, startups and venture capital, intellectual property, education and institutional advisory, insurance and regulatory compliance, as well as agriculture and food law.
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The firm is headquartered in Kampala and is led by Managing Partner Isaac Ssali Mugerwa, a respected corporate and commercial lawyer.
The recent promotion of Afekuru Hilda to the partnership reflects Bluebell Legal’s commitment to strengthening its leadership capacity and continuing its investment in the growth and evolution of its legal team. With a diverse client base and a forward-looking approach, Bluebell Legal continues to position itself as a key player in Uganda’s legal services sector, addressing complex legal needs in an increasingly dynamic business environment.