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Eminent Practitioners
Provided by 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)
English and Arabic
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
Provided by Chambers
Ahmed Barakat is widely regarded as one of the leading disputes lawyers in Kuwait. He is well versed in handling international arbitration proceedings as well as coordinating domestic court litigation. His practice sees him assist with a wide variety of disputes work, including insurance, tax and construction cases.
Provided by Chambers
Ahmed has a keen ability to see the big picture, enabling him to recommend the best possible solutions to clients.
He always has the client's best interest at heart.
Ahmed has a keen ability to see the big picture, enabling him to recommend the best possible solutions to clients.
He always has the client's best interest at heart.
