Mr. Dagan Omwesiga
Mr. Dagan Omwesiga is a highly accomplished legal professional with a diverse background in international arbitration, public international law, and legal practice. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre in Uganda and a Master of Laws in Public International Law from Leiden University.
Additionally, Dagan was called to the Bar in England and Wales (Gray’s Inn) and completed the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) with a "Very Competent" grade.
With extensive experience in legal research, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution, Dagan has worked in various capacities, including as a Legal Officer at the Law Development Centre, where he provided legal advice, represented clients in court, and facilitated mediation and reconciliation processes. He has also contributed to legal research projects, including work with the Global Sales and Contract Law Project and the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Dutch Institu of Arbitrators.
Dagan has aslo been recognised for his public speaking and debating skills, earning awards such as the Best Speaker Award at Middlesex University and the 3rd Prize in the National Anti-Corruption Debate in Mauritius.
As a newly appointed Director, Dagan brings a wealth of knowledge in international law, arbitration, and legal practice, along with a strong commitment to justice, equality, and diversity. His expertise in dispute resolution and legal advocacy will be invaluable in guiding the organization’s strategic direction and upholding its mission.
- Tax Regime in Nepal – Implications on Human Rights (Kathmandu School of Law Review) Volume 6 Issue I, April 2018.