LAWYER PROFILE

Samaa A Haridi

Global 2026

King & Spalding LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA

5 years ranked

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

USA

1 year ranked

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

4 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Egypt

7 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Samaa Haridi is a civil and common law-trained, trilingual lawyer with over 20 years of experience representing clients from all over the world in international commercial and investment arbitration, under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.

In addition to her work as counsel, Ms. Haridi frequently sits as an arbitrator in international commercial and investment disputes. She is also currently serving as an officer in a number of arbitral organizations, including as Vice President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, past Senior Co-Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association, and a member of ICCA’s Governing Board.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Samaa Haridi is regularly called upon to advise clients on complex investment treaty and commercial arbitrations. She is also noted for her capabilities as an arbitrator.

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - USA

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Samaa Haridi is regularly called upon to advise clients on complex investment treaty and commercial arbitrations. She is also noted for her capabilities as an arbitrator.

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Samaa Haridi is based in New York and is well recognised for capabilities as counsel and arbitrator. She often leads major commercial and investment arbitrations, and regularly represents high-profile companies in a range of complex disputes against sovereign states. Fluent in English, French and Arabic, she competently handles global mandates, and is also admitted to practice in New York, California and England.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Egypt

Egypt, expertise based abroad in USA

Individual Editorial

New York-based Samaa Haridi of King & Spalding is regularly called upon to advise clients on major investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, including a number of such matters relating to Egypt.

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Strengths

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Samaa did an excellent job as counsel.
International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
Samaa's integrity is incredible.
International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
Samaa is very knowledgeable and gave great advice and explanation on an area we haven't dealt with much before. I have a lot of confidence in her.
International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
Samaa is a consummate international arbitration practitioner who is humble and a great advocate. She is an excellent mentor as well.
International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
Samaa is sharp, strategic and has complete command of both the details and the broader essential points to seamlessly weave them together.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide
Samaa is a very smart and practical attorney who provides useful strategic advice.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide