[4] John W. Katende serves as the firm's managing partner, while co-founder Professor Frederick E. Ssempebwa is recognized for his expertise in Ugandan constitutional matters and regional mandates.

[5] KATS provides legal services to a diverse range of clients, including governments, non-governmental organizations, multinationals corporations, and other businesses.

The firm has also acted as legal counsel for the Ugandan government on significant projects, such as the development of the country's first oil refinery valued at $3 billion.

[7] This revised text removes promotional language and focuses on providing factual information about KATS' history, structure, clientele, and noteworthy legal work.

Over nearly five decades, the firm has grown into a limited liability partnership of ten partners, fifteen associates and thirty-five support staff and interns.

KATS litigation practice falls into three categories: Civil & Commercial, Criminal and Constitutional[7][10] The firm has an Intellectual Property department[9] that handles all matters concerning trademarks, patents, copyright, industrial designs, and trade secrets.

[2] Katende Ssempebwa is ranked as a "Band 1" Ugandan law firm in the 2018 Edition of Chambers & Partners Global Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers for Business.