Ahmed Barakat

Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

Construction & Real Estate

Taxation

Insurance

White Collar Crime

Ahmed Barakat is the Senior Partner at ASAR and leads the firm’s prominent Commercial Litigation and Arbitration practice. With over 30 years of experience, Ahmed is widely recognized for his expertise in handling complex, high-value disputes across multiple jurisdictions. He specializes in commercial litigation and arbitration, with a strong focus on construction, agency, tax, insurance, banking, white-collar crimes, and contractual disputes.

In addition to his dispute resolution work, Ahmed advises clients on corporate matters and government procurement issues, providing strategic counsel that aligns with their business objectives. Dual-qualified in Egypt and New York, Ahmed has successfully represented clients in significant litigation and arbitration proceedings, earning a reputation for his skill in managing substantial and intricate cases.

Admitted to the New York Bar (USA)

Admitted to the Egypt Bar AssociationTrustee at The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA)

Professional Experience

Arbitral Proceedings

Provided strategic advice in complex arbitral proceedings, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients in high-stakes international disputes.

High-Profile Corruption Case

Acted on a high-profile case in the London Courts involving a multi-million US dollar corruption claim, demonstrating expertise in cross-border litigation.

Kuwait Compensation Dispute

Represented a leading motor company in Kuwait Courts in a multi-million KWD compensation claim arising from the termination of a local agency agreement.

Tax Disputes

Advised a multinational corporation in several high-value tax disputes concerning a major industrial complex in Kuwait, achieving successful resolutions.

Construction Dispute

Represented an international engineering company in a multi-million KWD dispute with a major Kuwaiti petroleum company regarding the refurbishment of an oil refinery.

New York University, USA

Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law and Business

1984

Cairo University, Egypt

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (with Honors)

1981