Mohamed Shelbaya

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 4

International Arbitration

France

2 Years Ranked

Band 5

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

3 Years Ranked

Foreign Expert

International Arbitration

France

6 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Egypt

11 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Europe 2024

France 2025

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - France

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 5

Individual Editorial

As one of the founding partners of GBS, Mohamed Shelbaya holds a strong reputation for his impressive handling of complex international arbitrations and challenging global disputes. Shelbaya is proficient in leading technical and sector-specific cross-border arbitrations involving telecommunications, energy and natural resources, and oil and gas. He brings forth strong experience as counsel and arbitrator.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Egypt

Egypt expertise based abroad

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.

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International Arbitration - France

Foreign expert in Egypt

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mohamed Shelbaya is a truly impressive lawyer whose financial expertise is very strong and who is technical.

International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Mohamed Shelbaya is a superb lawyer; it is great working with him.

International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Mohamed Shelbaya is frankly perfect. What we appreciate most about him is his patience and his great knowledge of Egyptian law and international investment law.

International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Mohamed Shelbaya is an amazing lawyer who has strategic vision and is very dedicated to serving his clients.

International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He protects his clients from future or unforeseen disputes.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

We appreciate his patience and his great knowledge of international investment law.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Mohamed is very professional and knowledgeable in international arbitration. He is helpful in the strategy and preparation for cases.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is always on time, acting speedily and providing a wide range of possible solutions for each and every problem.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Mohamed leads arbitration matters with ease, providing legal advice and replying promptly to queries. He has technical skills and a good sense of commercial strategy.