Managing Pressure, Pursuing Precision: A Profile of Meritas Advocates Partner Henry Agaba Henry Agaba, Partner at Meritas Advocates, sat down with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Dennis Asiimwe — a conversation that was as elusive to schedule as it was compelling to pursue. Henry was constantly oscillating between court (he is currently handling 72 cases), year-end deadlines, and personal commitments. Yet every time I reached him on phone or email, he was warm, apologetic, and genuinely engaging. I knew I wanted to speak to this gentleman.

When we finally confirmed a date, I arrived at Meritas Advocates’ offices at UEDCL Towers on one of those uncertain December afternoons when time itself seems suspended. The space radiated corporate calm — concrete and glass framed by generous windows pouring in sunlight. The receptionist, efficient and unfazed, called him while still typing with her free hand. Henry soon strode in — brisk, apologetic (though he wasn’t actually late), and impeccably dressed in a beige suit despite the punishing heat. He looked both sharp and slightly worn out, but he sounded cheerful. “Let’s do this,” he said, leading me into…