Al Kamel Law Firm has developed expertise across a broad spectrum of maritime matters, including corporate maritime issues, litigation, customs, and bids to the port authorities. Managing partner Mohamed Kamel co-heads the team, leading on customs issues, work permits and tax cases. Kamel works alongside fellow co-head Joseph Morcos, who is highly skilled in maritime litigation.

Al Tamimi & Company’s ‘well-established’ team maintains a strong position in the Egyptian shipping market. The practice is skilled in both contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, with notable proficiency in criminal litigation, ship arrests, ship finance, corporate structuring and regulatory advice. The team is led by the Dubai-based Omar Omar, who is trusted for maritime insurance claims, vessel sales and purchases, and advice on various types of maritime documents. Hany Maamoon heads the Port Said office and is highly praised by clients; he specialises in providing advice on high-profile maritime casualties.

Eldib & Co handles a variety of shipping mandates, demonstrating expertise in ship finance, vessel registration and renewals, cargo claims and maritime litigation. The team is highlighted by clients for its ‘diversity of knowledge’. Practice head Amr Eldib brings nearly four decades of shipping law experience and specialises in maritime litigation, financing and related regulatory compliance.