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YOUSSEF + PARTNERS has been a leader in the MENA arbitration market since 2016 with a cosmopolitan practice and international outlook. We exercise unparalleled regional influence and deliver client services to global standards. Our flagship practice is international commercial and investment treaty arbitration, focusing on high-value claims and high-stakes disputes. The firm’s disputes practice is well-known for its unbeatable track record in construction,mega-infrastructure,high-net worth-individuals,oil & gas,intellectual property,and sports disputes.


Since its establishment, the firm has rapidly emerged as Egypt’s arbitration superstructure. Our team represents local and foreign investors in some of MENA’s most significant investment treaty and commercial claims. We advise some of the world’s leading corporations and high-net-worth families across the region.


The firm’s practice head, Karim A. Youssef, is the leading legal expert witness in the region. He frequently testifies as an expert on Egyptian, Omani, Qatari, Bahrani, and Kuwaiti laws in some of the MENA region’s most significant arbitrations.


The firm’s global outreach is second to none in the region: we are involved in arbitral proceedings and disputes on 4 continents. As geographical boundaries grow increasingly porous, we are dedicated to ensuring that our client’s needs are met to truly global standards. The firm’s docket of counsel work is the highest in the MENA region ($7.6 billion GAR 100 rankings, 2024)

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What the Team is Known For

Youssef + Partners Arbitration Leaders is a dynamic law firm highlighted for its exceptional skills in international arbitration. Its seasoned team of lawyers frequently represents investors in claims against government entities and it is equally well versed in high-value commercial arbitrations. It acts for major regional and international clients hailing from industry sectors such as oil and gas and real estate.

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Notable Practitioners

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Karim A. Youssef
Karim A. Youssef
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Karim Youssef is a heavyweight arbitration lawyer with extensive experience acting on multibillion-dollar claims. As counsel he represents an enviable client list, which features numerous well-known international companies and high net worth private clients. He also regularly sits as arbitrator. He is held in extremely high regard for his expert handling of investment treaty claims against governments.

Karim is a great advocate who knows his cases inside-out and is always on top of things.

Karim Youssef is a specialist in Kuwaiti and Egyptian law, with a sharp legal mind and excellent commercial acumen.

He is very business-oriented and has a solid academic background.

César R. Ternieden
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César R. Ternieden
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César Ternieden is a US attorney who has been based in Cairo for many years. He has a range of experience assisting with major investment treaty and commercial arbitration matters.

César is a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.

He is always very responsive and professional in addition to being knowledgeable on the subject matter.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Karim A. Youssef
Karim A. Youssef
Head of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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César R. Ternieden
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César R. Ternieden
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Karim A. Youssef
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Karim A. Youssef
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