Our Team

Timothy Twikirize

Managing Advocate

Admitted to the Uganda Bar, 2008

Timothy is an Advocate of the Courts of Judicature of Uganda, admitted on 26 January 2008, and is the Founding Managing Advocate of Twikirize & Co. Advocates. He has a wealth of experience in Arbitration & ADR, Litigation, Debt Collection & Recovery, Conveyancing & Property Management, Employment Law, Organisational Management, and Corporate Governance. He previously served as Executive Director of African International Christian Ministry (AICM), as a member of the Executive Committee of the Assembly of Promoters, and as Legal Advisor and a member of the Appointments Board of Kabale University. Before founding the firm, he practiced with M/s Bakiza & Company Advocates, handling rigorous litigation across a range of courts. He is a member of the East African Law Society, the Uganda Law Society, and the Arbitration and Mediation Society of Uganda.

Frances K. N. Ddungu (Smith)

Advocate

LLB (Hons), Dip. Legal Practice, LLM Transnational Energy, Oil and Gas

Frances is CEO and Founder of the Arbitration and Mediation Society of Uganda and a practicing Legal Counsel in both Uganda and the United Kingdom. She is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, with over ten years’ experience representing Local Governments and private clients in the UK. She is regarded as a prominent international business lawyer and arbitration counsel, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb, UK), the Africa Arbitration Association, The Law Society (UK), and the East Africa Law Society. Within the Uganda Law Society, she serves on both the Arbitration Law Cluster and the Family Law Cluster.

Timothy Nahabwa

Associate

LLB (Hons), Makerere University, 2016; Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre, 2017

Timothy is a results-oriented legal practitioner currently advancing the Certified Tax Advisor Course (Level Two) at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda. He has a strong foundation in legal research, advocacy, and advisory services, with a growing focus on tax law and compliance. He combines a solid grasp of Ugandan legal systems with a commitment to ethical practice and client-focused solutions, and is a member of the Uganda Law Society and the East African Law Society.

Beatrice Ssewava

Advocate

Beatrice is an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with the firm’s Litigation and Conveyancing practice.

Onesmus Arinda

Associate

Onesmus is an Associate with the firm, supporting client matters across the firm’s practice areas.

Mbabazi Wilson

Legal Associate

LLB (Hons); MA Social Work & Social Administration; Diploma in Education

Wilson handles the firm’s day-to-day administration and community legal outreach services. He is a Land Law Consultant and community development expert, bringing that dual background to the firm’s land and community-facing work.

Rebecca Komukama

Firm Administrator & Accountant

BSc Accounting and Finance, Kyambogo University

Rebecca is responsible for the firm’s accounts and taxation matters. She previously worked as an Administration Assistant at Under Rang Tents (U) Ltd and as an Accounts Assistant at Mala Consultants (U) Ltd. She is passionate about protecting clients’ interests and has undertaken numerous financial due-diligence assignments.

Kentaro Harriet

Legal Clerk

Diploma in Law; pursuing LLB, Law Development Centre

Harriet supports the firm’s legal team with legal research, document preparation, and case management, and is committed to ensuring every client receives timely, professional legal support.