The Team

Partner-Led.
Experienced.
Accessible.

Our partners have over twenty-one years of combined legal practice experience in Uganda, having worked in several government agencies and law firms in Kampala.

The Partners

Meet Our Team

Every mandate at Jamani Advocates is led by a partner. You receive senior attention from first brief to final close — no delegation to junior teams, no layers of intermediation.

Leonard Opurong Jannings, Managing Partner
Leonard Opurong Jannings
Managing Partner · Head Business Law Practice

A seasoned corporate and commercial lawyer with vast experience in the legal industry. Leonard has honed his legal skills at the Uganda Revenue Authority, Uganda Communications Commission, and the Corporate and Commercial Division at KSMO Advocates as an Associate and Senior Associate.

He specialises in corporate and transactional advisory, investment advisory, banking and finance, debt recovery, intellectual property administration, tax policy administration, regulatory compliance, perfection and enforcement of securities, employment advisory, immigration advisory, and dispute resolution.

Corporate Advisory Transaction Advisory Banking & Finance IP Administration Tax Policy Dispute Resolution
Education: LL.B., Uganda Christian University · Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre
Bar: Advocate of the High Court of Uganda · Member, Uganda Law Society & East Africa Law Society
Emmanuel Byamugisha, Partner
Emmanuel Byamugisha
Partner · Head of Commercial Litigation & Regulatory Practice

A Partner at Jamani Advocates with four years of focused legal practice in civil litigation, electoral law, regulatory compliance, employment advisory, and public policy. Emmanuel is a former Legal Associate at Landwell Advocates & Solicitors and Platform for Labour Action.

His practice focuses on dispute resolution, employment law, and regulatory advisory work for public and private sector clients. He has represented clients in civil suits in Uganda's High Court and subordinate courts, including election petitions.

Commercial Litigation Regulatory Compliance Dispute Resolution Employment Advisory Civil Litigation Public Policy
Education: LL.B. (Hons.), Uganda Christian University · Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre
Bar: Advocate, High Court of Uganda · Member, Uganda Law Society & East Africa Law Society
Kenneth Michael Situma, Advocate
Kenneth Michael Situma
Advocate · Partner

A distinguished Partner bringing a wealth of experience in legal practice and administration. With over seven years' experience, Kenneth has established himself as a balanced legal practitioner in estates, wealth management, land use, and acquisition practice in Uganda.

Having served as a Senior Associate at Emiru Advocates and Solicitors, Kenneth is well-versed in Land and resource transactions, energy and taxation. He served as team leader under Muhumuza-Kiiza Advocates conducting the legal assessment and compensation process for project affected persons on behalf of Total Energies Tilenga Oil project in Buliisa and Hoima District.

Estates & Wealth Land & Resources Energy Taxation
Education: LL.B., Uganda Christian University · Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre
Bar: Advocate of the High Court of Uganda · Member, Uganda Law Society & East Africa Law Society
Our People

Support Team

The firm is committed to a staffing policy that emphasizes the recruitment, retention, and development of practical and analytical individuals.

Claire Amoit, Business Development Associate
Claire Amoit
Business Development Associate

A dynamic thought leader with a strong background in business development and promotion, having worked as a Team Leader and Debt Recovery Officer at KSMO Advocates. Claire excels at communication, digital marketing, and market research. She is a graduate of the School of Journalism at Uganda Christian University.

Racheal Aguti, Legal Research Associate
Racheal Aguti
Legal Research Associate

A versatile lawyer with a dual focus in legal practice and legal research. She serves both the firm and the Jamani-Law Institute. Racheal has exceptional skills in legal research, legal reporting and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Uganda Christian University and has extensive experience in legal practice, having clerked at the High Court of Uganda at Mukono and served as a Legal Assistant at Ingura & Co. Advocates.

Amulen Naome, Front Desk Receptionist
Amulen Naome
Front Desk · Receptionist

A hospitality professional with a Certificate in Catering and Hotel Management and strong skills in customer service, front office coordination, and client relations. Amulen is reliable, personable, and committed to delivering exceptional experiences for every client who walks through the doors of Jamani Advocates.

Timothy Olinga, Legal Clerk
Timothy Olinga
Legal Clerk

An experienced legal clerk with nine years of professional experience in legal administration and case management. Timothy holds a Diploma in Law, a Certificate in Administrative Law from the Law Development Centre, and brings meticulous attention to procedural compliance and document preparation to the firm.

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