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Mohamed Shelbaya

Mohamed Shelbaya

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Mohamed Shelbaya is one of the founding partners of GBS and harbours an excellent reputation for his ability to handle complex international arbitrations and challenging global disputes. Areas of strength include leading telecommunications, energy and natural resources, and oil and gas related arbitrations, typically those of a complex and cross-border nature. He brings forth robust expertise as both counsel and arbitrator.

International Arbitration - France

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Mohamed Shelbaya is experienced in handling arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules and is particularly active in cases involving Egypt.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Egypt

Expertise Based Abroad
Egypt, expertise based abroad in France

Individual Editorial
Co-founding partner Mohamed Shelbaya handles a multitude of commercial and investment treaty cases in the energy and mining sectors. He maintains a very strong reputation in the legal community and has an excellent track record in Egypt-related disputes.

International Arbitration - France

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Egypt

Individual Editorial

Mohamed Shelbaya is experienced in handling arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules and is particularly active in cases involving Egypt.

Strengths

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  • Mohamed's advocacy is very strong. He also provides valuable legal and commercial advice.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide
  • Mohamed is very clever and very smart.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Mohamed is a real force of nature.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • He is excellent.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Mohamed Shelbaya is very smart and very good in cross-examination.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Mohamed's advocacy is very strong. He provides valuable legal and commercial advice, quick responses and looks to protect the client's interests.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes (16)

Africa-wide

Algeria

Egypt

Europe-wide

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France

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