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EDIRISA KABISWA
LAWYER
KAMPALA
Summary
An astute lawyer that provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.
I am also a Registered Surveyor, experienced in current techniques for gathering and presenting land measurements. Contributed to optimal land utilization by identifying legal boundaries and preparing maps and diagrams to present data on land characteristics. Skilled in topographic, boundary, utility location and volumetric survey types using land-based GPS units and optical techniques
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
Languages
Work History
Land Surveyor
KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY AUTHORITY/KAMPALA DISTRICT LAND BOARD
06.2013 - Current
- Communicated effectively with land owners, surveyors and and residents in the process of review of submitted land applications on the Kampala District Land Board.
- Generated professional networks by engaging with professional, industry and government organizations through contributions to MoLHUD's seminars and trainings in Land Management.
- Monitored effective lease renewal programs to ensure seamless management of leases in Kampala City under Kampala District Land Board.
- Ensured compliance of lessees with the lease agreements, Kampala Capital City Physical Planning regime and National Land use policy, standards and regulations.
- Facilitated the participation of the lessees, applicants for leasing of land and the community through ensuring their attendance of the board meetings in order to be heard before decisions are made.
- Delivered expert legal and technical writing to Kampala District Land Board to facilitate the board's decision making.
- Read and extracted key provisions from land agreements and legal documents submitted to the board for various transactions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers whilst providing solutions to clients' queries.
Education
High School Diploma -
LAW DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
KAMPALA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Surveying
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA 04.2001 -
Skills
Mediation
Client Communication
Contract Review
Document Review
Document Drafting
Case Analysis
Litigation Support
Interests
Timeline
Land Surveyor
KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY AUTHORITY/KAMPALA DISTRICT LAND BOARD
06.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
LAW DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Surveying
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -