Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy’s arbitration practice houses a team of 'highly experienced lawyers who specialise in dispute resolution'. The group has an excellent track record in acting for clients in prominent arbitration proceedings concerning investment treaties, as well as commercial and sports law disputes. The department has extensive experience in handling DIAC, ADCCAC, CRCICA, ICC and LCIA arbitration proceedings. Firm founding partner John Matouk heads up the disputes practice, and has expertise in advising on complex cross-border arbitration work; head of arbitration Amr Abbas is a 'first-class lawyer' with 'unique expertise in investment arbitration matters'. Ahmed Abdelhakeem and Mohamed Sallam are singled out for their contributions.
Dispute resolution: arbitration in Egypt
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
Praxisleiter:
John Matouk; Amr Abbas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ahmed Abdelhakeem; Mohamed Sallam
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‘Matouk Bassiouny have been our trusted Egyptian legal advisors for several years, successfully navigating us through a difficult and long sale process of a large and complex manufacturing business located in Egypt. They have continuously gone above and beyond to bring us to the point of delivery.’
‘Ahmed Abdelhakeem has been instrumental in guiding us through a complicated sale process, advising on the possible disputes and litigious risks associated with each stage of the transaction. Ahmed has been our representative and voice in Arabic during the negotiations with the sellers and has remained consistently impressive in his field.’
‘The advice and support provided to us by Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy has been of a high quality, relevant to our requirements and more importantly helped us to make the appropriate decisions. I would strongly recommend MBH as a trusted partner for providing expert legal/regulatory advice and support on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. ’
Kernmandanten
GB Auto S.A.E.
Reliance Heavy Industries
Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co. Ltd
International Holding Project Group and Other Kuwaiti Investors
Nogoom Football Club (“NFC”)
The Producers
Egyptian Resorts Company (“ERC”)
ZPEC Egypt LLC
Shahid Law Firm
At Shahid Law Firm, the team has an excellent reputation for handling complex arbitrations in a broad range of sectors, including energy, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and construction. Investor-state disputes are another core area of strength for the group. Managing partner Girgis Abd El-Shahid heads up the practice, and has established expertise in appearing before multiple major arbitral institutions. Counsel Inji Fathalla is a highly regarded commercial arbitrator and regularly assists clients in the IP, energy, oil and gas, and transport sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Girgis Abd El-Shahid
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Inji Fathalla
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‘A well organized law firm. Very clear communication channels. Potential clients may wish to know about the firm’s capability in commercial law practice.’
‘Very knowledgeable, interest in details, on-time , co-operative and clear communication.’
‘Shahid’s team is well organized. The team is always providing coordination between all involved parties which supports a lot in a full understanding of the case.’
Kernmandanten
Abbott Laboratories
CTIP Oil & GAS UAE
Doosan Enerbility Limited Company
East Mediterranean Gas (“EMG”)
El Naba Contracting Enterprises
Gesenu S.p.A
GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”)
Global Consolidated Contractor (Egypt)
Heidelberg Cement AG
Highways Arabia FZ LLC
Highways International Offshore SAL
International Air Transport Association (“IATA”)
Joussour Holding
Libyan Foreign Bank
Marubeni Corporation
Mediterra Energy International (Cyprus)
Middle East Broadcasting Center (“MBC”)
Mohamed Abdel Raouf Bahgat
PTT Energy Resources Company Limited (“PTTER”)
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company
Yomna Mohsen Mohamed Mohyeldine Farag
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for a leading Saudi investor in two arbitration cases filed before the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, against one of the major listed Egyptian conglomerates providing financial services in the region.
Shalakany Law Office
The arbitration practice at Shalakany Law Office is home to a deep bench of lawyers, who regularly handle complex cross-border arbitrations that span multiple jurisdictions. Managing partner Khaled El Shalakany has extensive experience in international arbitration and advises on IP, construction and corporate law disputes. Adam El Shalakany is a key name to note for cross-border construction disputes, while Muhammad Ussama is active in high-value CRCICA arbitrations. Nada Hesham is a name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Khaled El Shalakany; Adam El Shalakany; Muhammad Ussama; Taher Benany
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nada Hesham
Youssef & Partners Attorneys
The ‘excellent’ dispute resolution team at Youssef & Partners Attorneys is ‘very knowledgeable’ in relation to high-value international arbitration proceedings. Practice head Karim A. Youssef is a highly respected practitioner in the Egyptian market, with established expertise in handling commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. César Ternieden is an ‘outstanding performer’ in the arbitration space, with a solid track record in representing clients from the construction, hotel and automobile sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Karim A. Youssef
Weitere Kernanwälte:
César Ternieden
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‘The team is excellent.’
‘Karim Youssef is an outstanding lawyer and a sharp legal mind.’
‘Karim Youssef was very articulate, intelligent, and provided excellent Egyptian law advice. He is an accomplished oral advocate.’
Kernmandanten
Cementos La Union SA (and Aridos Jativa) (CLU)
Al-Kholoud for Touristic and Real Estate Development S.A.E.
DIPCO (Damietta International Ports Company)
CTIP Oil & Gas Ltd (CTIP)
British Columbia Canadian International School (BCCIS)
VEOLIA Proprete’ Group
Egypt Kuwait Holding Company (EKH)
INCOME – International Company for Petroleum & Industrial Services
KGL Supply Management Group
Adenium Energy Capital
El-Alfy Family
Triangle Group and GAMA Construction S.A.E.
Orascom Construction (OC) Group
Dulam EFZ
Duro Felguera S.A.
National Telecom Holding
Rentokil
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for a major Spanish conglomerate in court and arbitration proceedings in the UAE against a government entity.
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law's team is highly regarded for its 'great knowledge' of domestic and international arbitration. The group continues to advise on multiple, complex disputes under SCC, LCIA, LMAA, SIAC and CRCICA rules. Mohamed Kamal heads up the practice, and has a solid track record in representing construction, aviation and oil and gas sector entities in international arbitration proceedings, often involving competition law matters. Sameh Khodeir leads the oil and gas team and regularly handles related disputes, as well as international commercial arbitration. Tamer Gamal’s practice focuses on telecoms, construction and banking arbitrations, while senior associate Dalia Hussein is active in disputes heard under CRCICA and ICC rules.
Praxisleiter:
Sameh Khodeir; Mohamed Kamal
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tamer Gamal; Dalia Hussein
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‘Great knowledge and advice.’
Kernmandanten
Accor Hotels
Abu Ghali Motors
Arabco for Petroleum Industries
Damac
Damietta International Port Company (DIPCO)
Egyptian German Automotive Co. EGA SAE
Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (ELAB)
Egyptian Natural Gas Company (Gasco)
Gulf Egypt for Hotels & Tourism
Hebeish for Engineering Work
Hilton International Company
Landmark Gulf Group (Fun City Egypt SAE)
Mapei S.P.A.
Modern Global General Trading Company WLL
Orascom Construction Industries Co. SAE (OCI)
Petroleum Marine Services (PMS)
Solidere International Limited & Solidere Egypt Real Estate Investment and Development Company SAE
SUBEX – Serena Beach Hotel Company
United for Trading and Transport SAE
Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications SAE
Zulficar & Partners Law Firm
Zulficar & Partners Law Firm houses an 'excellent' team, which stands out for providing 'succinct and crisp advice on the most complex commercial and technical matters'. The group is well versed in handling CRCICA, DIAC, ICC, LCIA and SIAC arbitration proceedings, and has specialist expertise in international commercial and investment arbitrations. The ‘highly insightful and imaginative’ Mohamed Abdel Wahab heads up the practice. Youssef Al Saman acts for public and private sector clients on cross-border commercial disputes, and investment arbitration expert Moustafa Alameldin has been kept busy representing foreign clients in ICC and ICSID proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Youssef Al Saman; Moustafa Alameldin
Referenzen
‘It is a committed, hard working practice with dedicated leadership and staff able successfully through detailed investigation, testing, and analysis to identify and coordinate the legal theory of the case with the factual and expert evidence.’
‘They take individual dedicated responsibility in the formulation of the case, understanding, assembly, and presentation of the evidence including, crucially, and together with the experts the special areas of focus including preparation for and conduct of the hearing and the assembly of focused and effective post-hearing briefs.’
‘Excellent disputes team who manage to provide succinct, crisp advice on the most complex commercial and technical matters. Highly approachable and responsive. Great to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Amer Group
Apache
APM Terminals (Suez Canal Container Terminal)
Bawabet Al Kuwait Holding Co.
Cheiron Zaafarana petroleum company limited
Egyptian Fertilizers Company (EFC)/ Orascom Construction Industries (OCI)
E-Methanex
HZPC
Nile Douma Holding
Orange
Pico Petroleum
Sixth October development and investment company s.a.e. (Sodic)
Taqa
Total S.A
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented a leading engineering company in a CRCICA dispute against a cement company in relation to a maintenance, operation and supply agreement.
- Represented the client, an Egyptian state-owned entity, in a multi-million dollar ICC arbitration dispute involving a Slovenian pharmaceutical company.
- Represented the client in CRCICA arbitration proceedings brought by the selling shareholder of Nile Badrawi Hospital S.A.E. against the Commercial International Bank S.A.E. and the client in relation to an escrow agreement.
Al Tamimi & Company
Al Tamimi & Company leverages the expertise of its broad regional presence to advise on high-value cross-border disputes, as well as complex commercial and investment arbitrations. Practice head Khaled Attia specialises in commercial disputes, and is experienced in handling PPP and competition law disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Khaled Attia
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‘The arbitration team headed by Khaled Attia comes very well prepared to hearings. The fine-tempered individuals and their courtesy towards their opponents helps the tribunal to navigate smoothly during the proceedings.’
ALC Alieldean Weshahi & Partners
The arbitration practice at ALC Alieldean Weshahi & Partners houses a team of 'professionals in their field' - 'they listen carefully to the details and are good at teamwork'. Under the leadership of Yehia Shahine, the group regularly handles a high number of commercial and investment arbitrations; Shahine brings expertise in acting in proceedings under ICC, CRCICA, DIAC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules. Founding partner Ahmed Weshahi is well regarded for his expertise in construction, oil and gas, media and sports disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Yehia Shahine
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ahmed Weshashi
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‘They can produce realistic solutions.’
Khodeir & Partners
Khodeir & Partners has a strong offering in the domestic and international arbitration space; the team brings extensive experience in handling proceedings under ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL, CRCICA, CAS and DIFC rules. Ahmed Kotb heads up the dispute resolution practice and has an excellent track record in advising on financial, construction and employment disputes. He is ably supported by Sherif Elatafy, who is well versed in assisting with international arbitration proceedings concerning investment, commercial and sports law issues.
Praxisleiter:
Ahmed Kotb; Sherif Elatafy; Hazem Hussein
Referenzen
‘Ahmed Kotb is a top disputes practitioner, with great focus. He brings massive added value and is a real pleasure to work with. ’
‘Through my experience with Khodeir & Partners, I really feel that with them I am getting a service at a reasonable cost but with much value than other competitors in the same market. ’
‘They are always available to support our needs with a high quality of legal advice or services. Despite the number of customers they have, I feel that they are dedicated only to me and my legal requirements. ’
Rizkana & Partners
Rizkana & Partners' disputes practice is well versed in handling complex arbitrations in the oil and gas, construction, hospitality and financial sectors. Practice head and managing partner Hazim Rizkana is sought after for his expertise in international commercial and investment disputes by banks and state entities. Counsel Salma El Baz is a name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Hazim Rizkana
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Salma El Baz
MENA Associates in association with Amereller Rechtsanwälte
MENA Associates in association with Amereller Rechtsanwälte provides support on arbitration proceedings arising from alleged breaches of commercial contracts, among other areas. Sherif El Saadani is very experienced in advising on complex cross-border disputes concerning M&A and joint ventures, construction and real estate development issues, and is well versed in handling award enforcement matters under ICSID, ICC and CRCICA rules.
Praxisleiter:
Sherif El Saadani
Riad & Riad
With established strength in handling labour-related arbitration proceedings, Riad & Riad’s dispute resolution team is also recognised for its capabilities in advising on arbitration proceedings under ICC, ICSID, DIAC and CRCIRA rules. Practice co-head Fatma Salah represents clients in the construction, energy and pharmaceutical sectors, and practice co-head Eman Riad has a strong track record in assisting with employment disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Fatma Salah; Eman Riad
Referenzen
‘A team of competent local lawyers fully specialised in local law and dispute resolution process.’
‘They are all fully experienced and specialised in dispute resolutions of all magnitude and therefore first choice of ours when considering local law firms. They provide full details of each and every step of the process with strategic solutions in a timely and professional manner, which enable us to make critical decisions to safeguard our interests.’
Kernmandanten
FAS Energy
GS E&C
Acciona
Kellogg Tolaram
SEDCO
British Airways
Brilliance
SEDCO
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing GS E&C, a well-known Korean architecture and engineering company, in a dispute with a local subcontractor before the CRCICA.
- Advising Acciona, the Spanish multinational conglomerate in a dispute with the main contractor under the subcontract agreement in relation to the Grand Egyptian Museum project.