ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners’ team is renowned for its ‘deep practical knowledge’ of Egyptian litigation proceedings. The team is well-equipped to handle contract disputes, employment matters, tax disputes, and white-collar criminal cases. They are also particularly adept at advising on internal corporate investigations related to allegations of senior management corruption. Team head Osman Mowafy, who specialises in complex investment and commercial agent disputes, has been commended by clients as ‘one of the most prominent litigation lawyers in Egypt’.

Leveraging the firm's broader global network, Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) delivers the full spectrum of litigation services. Under the leadership of Mohamed Abdelaleem, the team are regularly engaged by international corporations, financial institutions, stocks and state-owned entities. Legal counsel Mohamed Elfar strengthens the team’s capabilities with his expertise in competition law, international commercial law, and compliance. The ‘excellent’ Noor El Gohary also stands out for her proficiency in handling civil, tax and commercial litigation, as well as white-collar defence.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy  maintains a strong market presence, supported by its proven track record advising blue-chip clients in complex and high-value litigation proceedings. The team is experienced in all stages of litigation, with key practice strengths including disputes related to tax and customs, TMT, debt collection, white-collar crime and competition law. The practice is co-led by founding partner John Matouk, who brings expertise in cross-border disputes, and Mohamed Shehata, an experienced commercial litigator with a niche focus in the telecommunications sector. Momen Rezk is a key contact for litigation related to hospitality and employment.

Shahid Law Firm offers corporate and commercial litigation services at the domestic, regional and international levels. The team also demonstrates significant experience in enforcing foreign judgments in Egypt. The practice’s broad expertise spans a variety of industries including the insurance, TMT, energy and construction sectors, to name a few. Co-leading the team is Sarwat Abd El-Shahid, a seasoned litigator who has represented clients before Egyptian courts at all levels, and managing partner Girgis Abd El-Shahid, who is known for his expertise in high-stakes litigation in the oil and gas sector. The team’s experienced bench also includes Osama Hammad.

Shalakany Law Office is recognised for its ‘proactive approach’ and ‘ability to find out-of-the-box solutions’. Under the leadership of managing partner Khaled El Shalakany, the team handles a diverse range of cases, including disputes related to fraud, insolvency, employment, tax, and IP. Muhammad Ussama is a key practitioner for litigation before a broad range of courts. Other key contacts include Marwa Farouk, an employment litigation specialist, and counsel Nehad Tharwat , an experienced civil and criminal trial lawyer.

Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law’s ‘experienced and sizeable’ litigation practice provides expertise in a broad range of lawsuits, including contentious cases related to privatisation, banking, construction, tax and labour. The team also demonstrate notable proficiency in white-collar crime cases. Omar Abou Elenain heads the team and brings over thirty years of experience in civil and commercial litigation proceedings. Elsewhere, Samir Sayed is well-versed in tax litigation.

Zulficar & Partners Law Firm is a popular choice for financial institutions, international businesses and government ministries. The team represents clients in domestic and multi-jurisdictional litigation and is highly regarded for its expertise on tax, privatisation, employment, commercial contracts and banking disputes. Practice head Mahmoud Shaltout spearheads complex litigation disputes across the legal spectrum, with experience prosecuting before the Egyptian ordinary, economic and administrative courts. Eslam El Dessouki specialises in individual and collective labour disputes, while Waleed Salah is a key contact for handling complex tax litigation.

Al Kamel Law Firm leverages the firm’s corporate expertise to advise on high-profile and complex commercial litigation. The team is recognised for its high level of expertise in disputes related to intellectual property, oil and gas, and project finance. A trio of experienced litigators head up the department: Mohamed Kamel, who focuses on banking and tax disputes; Joseph Morcos, a specialist in labour, commercial and privatisation disputes; and Rasheed Kamel, who is skilled in enforcing arbitral awards. Associate Ahmed Hassib is a name to note for civil and commercial litigation.

Al Tamimi & Company represent clients before all Egyptian courts on a broad range of disputes. Along with its expertise in civil litigation and commercial disputes, the team has developed a niche focus in competition disputes. Khaled Attia leads the team, with a particular specialism in PPP and competition matters. Attia is strengthened by senior counsel Abdelrahman Gomaa, who has an excellent track record advising notable clients on pharmaceutical, employment, technology and construction disputes.

Alliance Law Firm - Egypt is adept at commercial, civil and criminal litigation across the full spectrum of industries. The team are specifically commended for its ‘outstanding performance in compensation cases’ across the construction, real estate and tax sectors. Mohamed El Rafie leads the firm’s broader dispute resolution department while the ‘indispensable’ Mohamed Magdy spearheads litigation specifically, and is the go-to litigator for major local and multinational companies.

Hafez and Partners is highly ‘competent’ in providing support for both criminal and civil litigation across the telecommunications, finance, construction and oil and gas sectors. The team is co-led by Ahmed Hafez, who has a proven track record in managing politically sensitive and complex criminal cases, and the ‘outstanding’ Karim Ghorab, who specialises in commercial and project disputes.

Khodeir & Partners are well-equipped to advise on a broad range of litigation proceedings, including shareholder disputes, construction disputes, white-collar crime and public funds matters. Ahmed Kotb heads the department, with a specialism in high-stakes international trade and tax disputes. The team further benefits from the expertise of seasoned practitioners Youssef Taher and Ahmed Hafez.

Riad & Riad has a strong track record handling complex litigation for multinational corporations, particularly in the employment, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and construction areas. The team is helmed by three specialists: Mohamed Riad , who focuses on trade and IP disputes; Fatma Salah, who spearheads construction, corporate and pharmaceutical disputes; and Eman Riad, a trusted advisor for employment litigation.

Rizkana & Partners covers the full array of civil, commercial and corporate litigation across tax, real estate, employment and project sectors. The team excels particularly in commercial and financial crime litigation. Practice head Hazim Rizkana brings nearly four decades of experience to the table and spearheads high-profile litigation and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Counsel Amr Ibrahim is skilled in civil and commercial matters, often involving a cross-border element.

Youssef & Partners Attorneys are well-regarded for their civil and commercial litigation expertise, with the team regularly appearing before the administrative and constitutional courts. The team’s varied caseload spans construction, TMT and energy disputes, white collar and economic crime, as well as the enforcement of arbitral awards. Co-leading the team is Karim A. Youssef, who spearheads complex commercial claims and government contracts, and Mohamed Farouk, who brings significant experience litigating labour disputes.

With its global network, the litigation team at Dentons Egypt LLC is frequently engaged by international corporations in cross-border litigation, including construction, aviation, finance, energy, telecommunications, and employment disputes. Amal Afifi Dawood and Michael Lacey co-lead the department, bringing well-rounded experience in civil and commercial disputes.

Karim Adel Law Office is recognised for its ‘exceptional knowledge across various legal fields’, including commercial, employment, hospitality, government and white-collar criminal litigation. The team is co-led by Karim Adel Kamel and Bishoy Safwat, both of whom are seasoned litigators with extensive experience appearing before Egyptian courts of all levels.

Levari routinely represents clients before Egyptian courts of all levels, specialising in commercial, corporate, tax and termination litigation, as well as the enforcement of arbitral awards. Co-head  Mohamed Raslan strengthens the team’s capabilities with his expertise in banking and finance, tax and commercial law while co-head Sherif Hefni focuses on corporate disputes.

MENA Associates in association with AMERELLER is well-versed in local and multijurisdictional litigation. The team demonstrates expertise in disputes related to employment, construction, public funds and regulatory compliance, along with the enforcement of arbitral awards. Practice head Ashraf Ali is lauded for his ‘exceptional leadership and expertise’ in complex commercial and white-collar crime litigation. Ibrahim Abo Alsoud also stands out for his proficiency in commercial and labour litigation.

Mohamed Nasser Law Firm is well-equipped to represent companies and private individuals in civil, commercial and criminal litigation proceedings and has recently focused on real estate, projects and corporate disputes. Seasoned litigators Ahmed Ragab and Mohamed Salah head up the department.

Shehata & Partners Law Firm specialises in commercial litigation, as well as any litigation matters resulting from arbitration, including annulments, enforcements and related proceedings. The team is co-led by Mohamed Nour Shehata, who leverages four decades of experience in managing complex disputes, and Mohamed Osama, who specialises in litigation related to employment, banking and finance.