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Shipping - Egypt
What the Team is Known For
El Swefy & Partners is a well-respected law firm which is capable of handling a range of litigation mandates in the shipping sector. Based in Alexandria, the firm frequently acts for shipowners, and has experience in cases stemming from collisions, salvage and allegations of environmental damage. The team's broader capabilities extend to cargo claims.
Strengths
El Swefy & Partners is our go-to firm in maritime law. Their responsiveness, expertise and professionalism have always been exemplary.
El Swefy & Partners is always available and provides quick and succinct advice.
Work Highlights
El Swefy & Partners defended the owner of a mega container carrier against claims brought by local fishermen alleging that the grounding of the vessel in the Suez canal in March 2021 directly caused a decrease in fish populations, leading to a loss of earnings.
Notable practitioners
Founding partner Ashraf El Swefy is a veteran in the field of maritime law in Egypt. He is highly respected within the market and has a significant track record representing shipping companies and other major clients in litigation proceedings.
Ashraf has a lot of experience in the maritime field, especially when it comes to the most complicated matters.
His dedication and knowledge are invaluable.