Onesmus Arinda

About

Onesmus is an Associate at the firm. He obtained a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Uganda Christian University Mukono and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre Kampala. Onesmus is an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and a member of both the Uganda Law Society and the East African Law Society. He is a member of the litigation team and a grassroots advocate who has had experience working with communities affected by infrastructure, energy and mining projects. He is passionate about advancing justice for underserved communities through community legal education and is known for strategic advocacy, client-centered counsel and building trust across diverse stakeholders. Key practice areas: Civil Litigation; Criminal Defence; Land Law (Conveyancing, Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Management, IFC Compliance); Family Law (Estate Management and Succession Planning); Mining and Mineral Dealing Law (Licensing, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement); Infrastructure Law (Surface Rights Acquisition, Health and Safety, Stakeholder Engagement); Energy Law (Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance); Construction Law (Contract Drafting, Licensing, Dispute Resolution); Insurance Law (Insurance Claims); Human Rights (Community Outreach and Legal Training). Memberships: Uganda Law Society; East African Law Society. Education: Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre (2019); Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Uganda Christian University (2015); Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Kyambogo University Department of Chemistry (2019); Certificate in Management of Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Planning, Institute of Survey and Land Management, Entebbe (2023).