Witness Law Advocates

13/05/2026

Notice: Transition to English in the Judiciary

​We would like to inform all our clients that the recent Judicial Circular No. 1/2026, which mandates English as the official working language of the courts, will not affect our operations in any way.

​Our firm has long been a leader in providing legal services in South Sudan, regardless of the language required. A key advantage of our practice is that all our Associates are bilingual, maintaining full fluency in both English and Arabic.

​Furthermore, our firm stands committed to supporting other law firms as they transition to meet the new judicial standards.

We are pleased to offer professional legal translation services to lawyers, firms, and clients who require assistance in navigating this change.

Info. Team

13/05/2026

On 13th May 2026 the Chief Justice of the Judiciary of the Republic of South Sudan issued a Judicial Circular Directing all Judges to use English Language to write Judgements. Bellow is the summary of the circular;

Summary of the Judicial Circular No 1/2026 - use of English Language as an official Language of the courts.

​The circular establishes and affirmed English as the sole official working language of the courts in the Republic of South Sudan, bringing judicial practice into alignment with Article 6(2) of the Transitional Constitution.

It notes that previous laws, such as the Civil Procedure Act of 2007, which allowed for both English and Arabic, are now superseded by the Constitution and the principle that a later law repeals an earlier one ("Posterior Derogat Priori").

​Key Directives

​Mandatory English Judgments: Starting June 1, 2026, all judges are required to write their judgments in English.

​Training and Support: The Judiciary, in collaboration with the University of Juba and other institutions, will provide resources and training to help judges meet this requirement.

Judges are also encouraged to improve their handwriting and language skills independently.

​Compliance Review: The Judiciary will review progress in January 2027, at which point "appropriate action" may be taken against those still unable to write judgments in English.

​Regional Alignment: This shift is also intended to harmonize South Sudanese laws with the Treaty of the East African Community.

29/04/2026

You will Never hear us Say: "Let them Hang you, God will Judge them".

02/04/2026

We are proud to officially introduce Marwa Abraham Deng as our newest Associate Advocate.

​While Marwa joined our team eighteen months ago, her official transition to Associate marks a significant milestone. Having successfully navigated the rigorous requirements for legal practice in South Sudan and passed the Bar Examinations, she is now fully prepared to represent our clients with the excellence they have come to expect.

​Marwa truly embodies the spirit of Witness Law. A bilingual professional fluent in both English and Arabic, she brings sharp expertise and a dedicated passion for:

A. ​Commercial & Corporate Law
B. ​Civil & Criminal Litigation
C. ​Taxation & Labour Laws.

​As a reflection of the future of our firm, Marwa’s commitment to integrity and legal precision strengthens our mission to provide world-class advocacy. We look forward to the many years of serving justice together.

​Welcome to the forefront of the team, Marwa!

19/02/2026

Witness Law Advocates
​IS proud to announce that the Cybercrimes and Computer Misuse Bill, has officially been signed into law.

This marks a historic shift in South Sudan’s legal landscape, establishing the first-ever regulatory framework for cyberspace, And that ​Our Lawfirm is honored to have played a pivotal role in this achievement.

Our legal experts were instrumental throughout the drafting process, working diligently with National Communication Authority - NCA and Hon. Mori the chairperson of the Standing Committee on ICT & Postal Services in the Transitional Legislative Assembly, to help shape a more secure digital future for our country.

​What does this mean for your business?

The new Act introduces critical compliance standards, crimes and penalties for:

​Telecommunications (ISPs & MNOs)
​Media Houses & Journalists
​Content Creators & Digital Entrepreneurs
& The General Public.

​As the digital landscape evolves, so do your legal obligations.

We are here to help you navigate these new regulations and ensure your operations remain fully compliant.

​Contact us today for a comprehensive legal briefing.
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04/01/2026

Happy New Year

Our Offices are open from Monday 5th January
from 7:30 am to 6:00pm

17/08/2025

Do you think its alright for Lawyers to use AI tools in legal work (drafting legal opinions, reply to pleadings etc).

How do you use AI in your work as a law students or as a lawyer !

Happy Sunday from Us

25/06/2025

In Our commitment to provide efficient legal service, the Firm (Witness Law) is pleased to announce that it is on the process to Open a Branch in Arusha - Tz.

This Branch shall serve the citizens of Tanzania, and the east African Community as a whole !

It will focuse on Disputes within the EACJ and other regional tribunal.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Arusha - Tanzania 🇹🇿 and fight beside you till you your legal battles

Info. Team

29/05/2025

We extend our Congradulations to the newly appointed Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice.

There are dare need for reforms within the Judiciary and we believe that the new appointees will live up to our expectations:

Some of the desired reforms includes;

1. Reconstitution of the pannel of the supreme court to meet the required legal qourum.

2. Review of the Remunerations and benefits of Judges and Justices and court clarks

2. Recruitment and redeployment of Majestrates and Judges to counties and states that are lacking formal Justice mechanisms.

The Firm is looking forward to Witness efficiency and good service delivery in the Judiciary once such reforms are done.

15/03/2025

Content Moderation has always been a challenge to regulatory authorities across the globe, specially in countries with complex ethnic and historical background such as South Sudan.

Early this year, NCA issued a directives to MNOs and ISPs directing the temporary blocking of specific social Media Platforms (Facebook and Tiktok).

Join our expert on Tech & IP Advocate Wani Steven, on 16th March 2025, as he joins the Director General of the National Communication Authority - NCA, and the ED of Journalist For Human Rights to explore regulatory approaches to content moderations in South Sudan.

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Mar 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM