Tebeingana v Kwesigabo,Bamwine and Walubiri Advocates and Another
Tebeingana v Kwesigabo,Bamwine and Walubiri Advocates and Another (Miscellaneous Application 1132 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 380 (13 November 2023)
The court found that there was no evidence that Mr. Tibeingana ever retained or employed KBW Advocates for professional advice or representation, nor was he ever liable to pay them any costs. All documentary evidence, including the MoU and related correspondence, indicated that KBW Advocates acted solely for Mr. Mugumya and his late mother, not for Mr. Tibeingana. The applicant failed to discharge the burden of proof required to establish an advocate-client or fiduciary relationship. Consequently, there was no conflict of interest or breach of professional conduct regulations by KBW Advocates…
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- Advocate Client Relationship
- Conflict Of Interest
- Professional Conduct Regulations
- Fiduciary Duties
- Representation Disqualification