Adrian Kalule

Adrian Kalule is an Associate with a growing practice in dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration, complemented by corporate and regulatory advisory work. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Makerere University.

Adrian advises clients on resolving commercial, regulatory, and policy-related disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. His work includes drafting pleadings and submissions, supporting domestic and international arbitration proceedings, participating in negotiations and mediations, and conducting dispute-focused legal research. He also has practical experience supporting arbitral tribunals and serving as a rapporteur in professional dispute resolution settings.

In corporate, regulatory, and transactional advisory, Adrian advises on contract drafting, review, and negotiation; regulatory compliance; transaction support; and general corporate advisory, including banking and finance-related legal research. His practice integrates risk mitigation and dispute prevention strategies, enabling clients to structure transactions and compliance frameworks that reduce exposure to litigation and regulatory enforcement.

Through his role at Handel, Adrian contributes to policy-oriented legal research and advisory, particularly at the intersection of digital regulation and governance, data protection and technology law, and inclusive development and regulatory reform. He has supported stakeholder consultations, regulatory assessments, and the preparation of analytical reports for development-focused projects.

Before joining Handel, Adrian gained hands-on experience in an Alternative Dispute Resolution-focused institution, where he supported arbitration, commercial mediation and negotiation proceedings through to settlement. He has also worked in public interest law, legislative review, and human rights monitoring, strengthening his litigation research and advocacy skills.

Adrian has published on law, governance, and public policy issues and is a member of the East African Law Society Technology & Media Committee and the Young ICCA Community.