Counsel Kawooya Godfrey
Advocate of the High Court of Uganda, Commissioner for Oaths, and Commercial Legal Advisor with over fourteen years of continuous practice across Uganda and East Africa.
Kawooya Godfrey
Advocate of the High Court & Legal Consultant
Bar Credentials & Roll Status
Over a decade of rigorous legal counsel, transactional integrity, and courtroom advocacy.
Kawooya Godfrey is a senior legal practitioner and Advocate of the High Court of Uganda. Over the course of more than fourteen years in continuous active practice, Counsel Godfrey has advised corporations, financial institutions, property developers, and private high-net-worth clients on intricate legal and transactional matters.
His practice is defined by a commitment to strategic clarity, thorough risk analysis, and unyielding professional integrity. Whether structuring complex land acquisitions, drafting high-value commercial agreements, or representing clients in appellate litigation and commercial arbitration, Counsel Godfrey prioritizes sustainable, legally sound outcomes.
Counsel Godfrey holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B, Honours) from Makerere University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. He is an active member of both the Uganda Law Society and the East Africa Law Society, frequently contributing to legal colloquiums and industry dialogues on cross-border commercial transactions and property rights.
“Effective legal counsel does not simply identify risk—it charts a rigorous, clear path to resolve challenges before they escalate into protracted disputes.”
Structuring transactions and agreements with uncompromising diligence to minimize exposure and protect long-term commercial relationships.
Preventive Lawyering
Structuring commercial joint ventures, leases, and procurement agreements with airtight dispute mitigation mechanisms.
Decisive Courtroom Trial Work
Clear, disciplined presentation of complex evidentiary records before the High Court, Commercial Court, and Appellate benches.
Institutional training, statutory commissions and bar societies.
Trained at premier East African law faculties and statutorily accredited by the Judiciary of Uganda.
Statutory Commissions
Judiciary of Uganda
Advocate of the High Court of Uganda
2011High Court of Uganda / Judicial Service Commission
Enrolled on the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Uganda with full audience rights before all courts of record.
Commissioner for Oaths
2016Chief Justice of Uganda
Appointed and authorized to administer statutory oaths, affidavits, declarations, and affirmations.
Notary Public
2018High Court of Uganda
Authorized to notarize, certify, and attest instruments for international and cross-border use.
Certified Commercial Arbitrator (FCIArb Track)
2019Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Specialized accreditation in commercial dispute resolution, award drafting, and international arbitration tribunals.
Higher Education
Academic Honors
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Dip. L.P.)
2010 – 2011Law Development Centre (LDC)
Bar Vocational CourseIntensive practical training in civil litigation, trial advocacy, corporate law practice, land transactions, and legal drafting.
Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LL.B Hons)
2006 – 2010Makerere University, School of Law
Upper Second Class HonoursRigorous foundational legal training with focus on Constitutional Law, Land Law, Commercial Law, Contract Law, and Evidence.
Advanced Certificate in Commercial Arbitration & ADR
2018Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb Kenya / UK Branch)
Specialized curriculum on international commercial arbitration procedure, tribunal administration, and award enforcement under the New York Convention.
Professional Associations
Statutory Bar Bodies
Uganda Law Society (ULS)
Since 2011Active Member & Commercial Practice Committee Contributor
Jurisdiction: National
East Africa Law Society (EALS)
Since 2013Member
Jurisdiction: Regional (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, DRC)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Since 2019Associate / Member (MCIArb)
Jurisdiction: International (London / Regional Chapter)
African Arbitration Association (AfAA)
Since 2021Individual Member
Jurisdiction: Pan-African
Consult with Counsel Kawooya Godfrey.
Schedule a formal legal conference at chambers in Nakasero, Kampala or request secure remote video counsel.