About
Provided by Zulficar & Partners
The Firm’s Arbitration Group is the leading arbitration practice in Egypt with a clear track record of success. The Group is headed by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab who, in addition to being a Founding Partner of the Firm, is recognised as a world-class leading arbitration practitioner, who regularly features in international arbitration proceedings as: arbitrator, counsel or legal expert. The Arbitration Group also includes more than 23 highly talented lawyers who specialise in prosecuting arbitral proceedings across the investment and commercial spectra.
Drawing on the unparalleled market expertise in international arbitration, the Firm brings to the legal market a blend of exceptional strategic and legal dispute resolution skills. The Firm prides itself as having Prof. Dr. Abdel Wahab as head of its ‘Arbitration Group’, which comprises star quality lawyers possessing recognised track records in establishing precedents and introducing innovative techniques and strategies in prosecuting arbitration proceedings across the investment and commercial spectra. We possess a strong culture of professional ethics as well as an unparalleled success rate in prosecuting proceedings and cases, and features in GAR 100.
Our solid arbitration practice is founded on a combination of knowledge, expertise, creativity, and strategic dispute management. We regularly prosecute cases under major institutional rules and in ad-hoc proceedings.
Chambers Review
Zulficar & Partners is well known as one of the best law firms in Egypt. It fields an exceptional arbitration team which excels at commercial and investment treaty cases, and is renowned for its strong regional and international experience. The firm represents a range of major international corporations, investors and government bodies. It has a strong track record in disputes arising in the construction and oil and gas sectors, with further expertise concerning real estate and telecoms disputes. Zulficar & Partners is also noted for its strong commercial litigation practice.
Work Highlights
- Zulficar successfully represented Tourah Portland Cement in a series of civil and criminal lawsuits concerning its rights to a property valued at approximately EGP1 billion.
Strengths
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"They are my go-to firm in Egypt. They deliver excellent work; they are responsive, quick on their feet, thorough, analytical and give good strategic advice."
"The matter we're working on is complex and sophisticated; Zulficar & Partners is extremely skilled in handling such matters."
"They are my go-to firm in Egypt. They deliver excellent work; they are responsive, quick on their feet, thorough, analytical and give good strategic advice."
"The matter we're working on is complex and sophisticated; Zulficar & Partners is extremely skilled in handling such matters."
Notable Practitioners
Mohamed Abdel Wahab is one of the best-known arbitration lawyers in Egypt. His practice combines expert witness and arbitrator appointments with regular roles as counsel on significant and high-profile cases, and he receives especially high praise for his expertise in oil and gas and construction disputes.
"Mohamed is the crème de la crème in the field and someone who impresses with his unmatched mastery of complex legal issues across various legal systems and sectors."
"He is always well prepared and doesn't leave any stone unturned."
"It's very impressive how he's always on-point, engaged and on top of things."
"He's very much hands-on and anticipates the issues."
"He's outstanding in every way."
Mahmoud Shaltout is a well-regarded Cairo-based litigator whose broad practice encompasses criminal and commercial matters. He has noteworthy expertise in intellectual property and taxation disputes, acting for clients which range from banks to energy and construction companies. He is highly experienced appearing before Egypt's economic and administrative courts.
"He's smart, good on his feet and very engaged. The quality of his work is very, very strong."
Ranked Lawyers at
Zulficar & Partners
Egypt
Industries
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Construction, Telecommunication, Energy, Real Estate
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