At the webinar on Construction Law that was organized by Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity, I unpacked several Court decisions in relation to Construction Arbitration in Uganda. Key to note from the decisions is that: 1. The Courts continue to recognize the finality of Arbitration; only interfering and setting aside awards in very limited circumstances. 2. […]
The Courts of Uganda in 2025 have rendered a myriad of decisions in respect to arbitration. From clarifying on the appointing authority under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Cap 5, to examining the effect of competing dispute resolution clauses in a contract, to upholding non court intervention in arbitral matters, to strict interpretation of the […]
The FIDIC suite serves as the definitive global language for construction, offering a balanced legal framework for complex infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and power dams. These standard forms are celebrated for their equitable risk and reward allocation, ensuring stability between the Employer and Contractor throughout the project lifecycle. By maintaining high ethical and professional […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]











