We understand that not every dispute belongs in a courtroom. That is why we offer a full suite of alternative dispute resolution to protect your interests while preserving the relationships and reputations that matter to you.
Arbitration
We represent clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings across a wide range of sectors. Our work begins long before a dispute arises. We draft and review arbitration clauses that give you certainty about where and how your disputes will be resolved, and we advise on the choice of seat, institutional rules, and the number of arbitrators best suited to your transaction.
When disputes do arise, we act as counsel in proceedings the appropriate institutions. Where urgent relief is needed, we move quickly to secure interim measures from arbitral tribunals or the High Court. Our goal is simple: to deliver enforceable outcomes efficiently and with minimal disruption to your operations.
Mediation
We represent clients in court-annexed mediation under the Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026, as well as in private mediations conducted outside the court system. Our lawyers are experienced advocates in the mediation room, skilled at framing issues, testing the strength of opposing positions, and identifying the commercial realities that make settlement possible.
We prepare our clients thoroughly for mediation, advising on what to concede, what to hold firm on, and where the true zone of agreement lies. Where a settlement is reached, we ensure the mediation settlement agreement is properly recorded and adopted by the court so that it carries the full force of a court order. We also advise on multi-tier dispute resolution clauses that require mediation before arbitration, ensuring that our clients comply with these preconditions and preserve their right to proceed to arbitration if mediation fails.
Negotiation
Negotiation is where most disputes are resolved, and it is where we add value from the very first day of a conflict. We advise clients on strategy before they sit down at the table, attend negotiations as counsel, and draft the settlement agreements that bring disputes to a close. We help you achieve outcomes that serve your commercial objectives rather than simply your legal position.
We also assist clients in structuring their contracts to encourage early, amicable resolution. Our lawyers draft dispute resolution clauses that sequence negotiation, mediation, and arbitration in a manner that suits your risk profile and the jurisdictions in which you operate.
Why Clients Choose Us: We do not treat ADR as a lesser alternative to litigation. We treat it as a strategic tool that, used well, delivers faster results, lower costs, and better relationships. Our team combines deep experience in Ugandan courts and arbitral tribunals with an understanding of the commercial pressures our clients face.