16 LAWYER MONTHLY ADR AWARDS 2024 International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year International Legal Consultant Justice Francis M. Ssekandi (Rtd) What inspired your transition from serving as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda to focusing on mediation and arbitration? I took early retirement from my position as Justice of Appeal on the Uganda Supreme Court in 1980 and joined the United Nations in 1981 after a year as Visiting Professor of International Law at Wayne University, in the USA. The United Nations, under Section 29 of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations is obligated by virtue of its immunity from legal process, to make provision for “appropriate modes of settlement” In this compelling interview, we delve into the experiences and insights of Francis Ssekandi, an international legal consultant with an extensive career in mediation, arbitration, and judicial service. After his early retirement from Uganda’s Supreme Court, Francis transitioned to focus on mediation and arbitration in international disputes, drawing from his expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes. We explore his challenges in resolving disputes for the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations and his pivotal role in highprofile investigations across Kosovo and Lebanon. He offers a unique perspective on the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) within development finance institutions, reflecting on his tenure as General Counsel for the African Development Bank and as a judge at the World Bank Administrative Tribunal. Francis M. Ssekandi Justice Francis M. Ssekandi (Rtd) Tel: 646-662-7070; 646-378-8991 fsseka@jurisafrica.org USA Francis Ssekandi Q
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