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Ugandan Law Professor Wins International Appointment to UK Research Centre Advisory Board

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Winnie Tarinyeba Kiryabwire, an Associate Professor of Law at Makerere University in Uganda, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) at the School of Law, University of Leeds, UK. This move marks a significant milestone for Ugandan legal scholarship and international collaboration, highlighting Kiryabwire's expertise in corporate, banking, and insolvency law. As a renowned academic and practitioner, she brings over two decades of experience in corporate law, banking, securities regulation, and governance to the table. Kiryabwire's appointment aligns with CBLP's mission to foster cutting-edge research and policy engagement in business law, and she is expected to strengthen collaboration between Ugandan and UK legal scholars.

Key Takeaways:

  • Winnie Tarinyeba Kiryabwire, an Associate Professor of Law at Makerere University, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) at the University of Leeds, UK.
  • Kiryabwire brings over two decades of experience in corporate law, banking, securities regulation, and governance to the Advisory Board.
  • Her academic career spans appointments as a Visiting Professor at Strathmore Law School in Nairobi, a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge University, and a Visiting Senior Academic at Oxford University's Harris Manchester College.
  • Kiryabwire holds a master's degree from the University of Cambridge and a master's and PhD from Stanford Law School.
  • She currently serves as Board Chairperson of dfcu Bank, Independent Non-Executive Director of MTN Uganda, and Independent Non-Executive Director of Jubilee Allianz Uganda.
  • Kiryabwire also holds key international roles, including Director of the International Insolvency Institute and Co-Chair of INSOL International's Africa Advisory Committee.
  • Kiryabwire's appointment to the CBLP Advisory Board signifies a significant milestone for Ugandan legal scholarship and international collaboration.
  • Her role is expected to deepen collaboration between Ugandan and UK legal scholars and strengthen research partnerships.
  • Kiryabwire's appointment highlights the need for global collaboration in business law research, particularly in emerging markets.

Statistics:

  • Over 20 years of experience in corporate law, banking, securities regulation, and governance.
  • Appointed to the Advisory Board of the Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) at the University of Leeds, UK (exact date not specified).
  • Has held various international appointments, including Visiting Professor at Strathmore Law School in Nairobi (2018-2025), Visiting Fellow at Cambridge University (2018), and Visiting Senior Academic at Oxford University's Harris Manchester College (2017).
  • Currently serves as Board Chairperson of dfcu Bank (2022-present), Independent Non-Executive Director of MTN Uganda (2023-present), and Independent Non-Executive Director of Jubilee Allianz Uganda (2022-present).

Sources:

  • [LinkedIn post by Winnie Tarinyeba Kiryabwire]
  • [Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) website at the University of Leeds, UK]
  • [Dr. Virag Blazsek's post on LinkedIn]
  • [Kiryabwire's LinkedIn profile]

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