Mr. Richard Bwayo Wanyina

Richard is an Advocate of the Courts of Judicature of Uganda for now twelve (12) years and is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner. He is a Partner in Nangwala, Rezida & Co. Advocates where he handles all forms of dispute resolution in the areas of Commercial and Corporate law practice with greater prominence in Banking, Finance and Employment law. Other areas of practice include: Telecommunications law practice, Media Law Practice and Land law practice. He also previously served on a part time basis as an Advocate with the Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC) of the School of Law, Makerere University where he contributed to public interest law practice. He also serves as a part-time Lecturer/Professional Advisor at the Law Development Center since 2019 as well as a Board member with a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Hunger Fighters Uganda which is involved in various activities but majorly General Food Assistance in the refugee camps of Nakivale, Oruchinga and Kyangwali. Mr. Bwayo is also a co-author of the monograph on ‘Corporations and Partnerships in Uganda’ and has recently contributed to the monograph on “Cyber Law in Uganda” both published under the International Encyclopedia of Laws (IEL). He is a regular reviewer of articles and books and has previously reviewed the Guide to Companies Law in Uganda and a book on Commercial Law in Uganda. Relatedly, he previously took part in social research projects such as FAO guided Hunger Assessments and Child Health Financing in Uganda from which I gained practical skills in conducting research. Civil Society Engagements • Vice Chairman, Board of Directors (2018 to date) Hunger Fighters Uganda • Board member and Head of Programmes (2011) Committee, Hunger Fighters Uganda • Programme Assistant (Junior Researcher) (2009) UN World Food Programme • Clerk (2005), National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Thanks,