Practice

Dispute Resolution

OBM’s dispute resolution practice handles commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation, including matters with international dimensions as reflected in published biographies.

Capabilities

Commercial and civil litigation
Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
Mediation and negotiated settlements
White-collar defence
Judicial review and public law disputes

Representative matters

Commercial Litigation

Successfully represented an international paint company in a USD 1.5 million lawsuit against a Chinese state-owned company operating in Uganda.

Sector: Manufacturing / Trade Jurisdiction: Uganda
Commercial Litigation

Successfully represented Hass Petroleum (U) Ltd against Source Oils in a USD 200,000 breach of contract suit.

Sector: Petroleum retail Jurisdiction: Uganda
Commercial Litigation

Successfully represented Hass Petroleum (U) Ltd against Rift Valley Railway in a USD 1.3 million suit.

Sector: Petroleum retail / Transport Jurisdiction: Uganda
Arbitration

Part of the legal team representing Xsabo Energy in a USD 22 million dispute at the London Court of International Arbitration.

Sector: Energy Jurisdiction: London / International
Dispute Resolution

Successfully represented Goodman Agencies in proceedings against the Government of Uganda, resulting in compensation of over Uganda Shillings 26.5 billion.

Sector: Public / Commercial disputes Jurisdiction: Uganda