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Application for the position of Office Administrator

About the job The ideal candidate will be in charge of the organization and efficiency of daily office operations. From scheduling client meetings, to communicating between departments, you will be responsible for completing multi-level tasks in a professional and timely manner. Responsibilities Manage the reception area and staff to ensure effective communication both internally and […]
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Arbitration as a mode of Alternative Dispute Resolution: From identifying the dispute to enforcement of the Award: The A-Z of the arbitration process.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a form of Dispute Resolution where parties resolve disputes without recourse to Court. The most common forms of ADR include; negotiation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. An ideal dispute resolution clause is Multi-tiered; with arbitration being a remedy of last resort. Negotiation: Amicable resolution of disputes by parties mutually without the […]
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Annual Construction Law Digest

In February 2025, Construction Law Institute(CLI) released its inaugural Annual Construction Law Digest. The Digest features thought leadership on topical issues in the Construction, Arbitration and Adjudication Sector. It further spotlights leading cases in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution in Uganda and select parts of Africa. The Firm’s Managing Partner’ Ms. Ann Namara Musinguzi had […]
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The Principle Of Limited Court Intervention In Arbitral Matters – establishing Uganda As A Preferred Seat Of Arbitration.

Originally published in CIARB UGANDA QI NEWSLETTER 2025 in April, 2025. Reposted here with permission from the publisher. Introduction Arbitration, as a preferred form of Alternative Dispute Resolution, has slowly gained traction in Uganda over the years. It is preferred especially because it is dependent on the agreement of the parties, i.e. Party Autonomy. In […]
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The role of ADR in Construction Disputes: A Presentation to Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity on Monday 16th December, 2024.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND THE DIFFERENT FORMS Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) is a form of Dispute Resolution where parties resolve disputes without recourse to Court. The most common forms of ADR include; negotiation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. Negotiation: Amicable resolution of disputes by parties mutually without the intervention of a third party. Mediation: Resolution of disputes between […]
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Construction Arbitration: A presentation to Uganda Law Society Members on Friday 13th December, 2024.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND THE DIFFERENT FORMS. Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) is a form of Dispute Resolution where parties resolve disputes without recourse to Court. The most common forms of ADR include; negotiation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. Negotiation: Amicable resolution of disputes by parties mutually without the intervention of a third party. Mediation: Resolution of disputes […]
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Latest in Arbitration Law Series: A party who participates in an arbitration and never raises objections during the proceedings is estopped from objecting to an award on a technicality.

Elgonia One Cafe International Limited & 3 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited & Another, Misc. Appln No. 259/2020 Ruling delivered on October 3, 2024 by Hon. Lady Justice Margaret Apiny Attention! A dispute that is not arbitrable as per the terms of the arbitration agreement is still capable of being resolved by arbitration as […]
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Latest in Arbitration Law Series: An arbitration agreement is separate and distinct from the contract in which it is contained

Plinth Consultancy Services Ltd v. Inyatsi Construction Ltd, Inyatsi Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd & Absa Bank (U) Ltd, Misc. Cause No. 0053/2024. Ruling delivered on August 30, 2024 by Hon. Lady Judge Harriet Grace Magala. Attention! Arbitration without privity is an exception of the doctrine of privity of contract. Background to the case This was […]
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The Epic Journey

“Excellence isn’t just a benchmark; it’s our starting point, our journey, and our destination.” Ann begun her illustrious career at MB Gimara Advocates as a Legal Assistant in September 2009. Because of her critical and extraordinary attention to detail, she quickly rose through the firm’s ranks and was at the position of Senior Legal Associate […]
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Third Party Funding in International Arbitral Proceedings: Is Uganda ready for a transition?

International arbitration at a glance Investors, project financers, and parties from different jurisdictions that execute contracts are now insisting on a Dispute Resolution (DR) clause that provides for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms for the resolution of any disputes that arise. The specific ADR mechanism of preference is arbitration.  Arbitration is especially preferred because of […]
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Application for the position of Office Administrator

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Arbitration as a mode of Alternative Dispute Resolution: From identifying the dispute to enforcement of the Award: The A-Z of the arbitration process.

Arbitration as a mode of Alternative Dispute Resolution: From identifying the dispute to enforcement of the Award: The A-Z of the arbitration process.

  • October 1, 2025

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