‘Great law firm, very responsive partners and associates; many lawyers fluent in English if not bilingual, which makes it easy to communicate with them.’

‘All very knowledgeable, smart, and responsive. They know the law, their advice can really be relied on.’

‘MBH have strong capabilities in a variety of areas and have a wide network of relationships outside the firm. They are able to draw on a range of different expertise within the firm as needed and are proactive in developing solutions as problems arise.’

‘The partners and associates are extremely capable and hardworking, providing comprehensive local advice and resolving issues when needed. Ahmed Abdel Hakeem led our complex negotiation and achieved a satisfactory result on our behalf.’

‘We were highly impressed with the team members’ high qualifications, exceptional professionalism, excellent dedication, and ethics. Regarding the diversity, the team members who handled our dispute were very diverse, and they comprised two females out of five lawyers. They are also flexible in billing and considered our financial situation and preferences. I can say they are excellent and superstars in what they are doing. They have the expertise, knowledge, skills, and capabilities to defend their clients’ interests. I do vote for them for any complicated and massive dispute.’

‘MB team was formed of several impressive individuals. They are dedicated and worked with us very long hours, and they were always very organized and focused on details and on how to preserve our interest throughout the dispute. They always gave practical advices during several complicated situations that happened.’

‘Dr. Amr Abbas managed the dispute strategically and always gave us practical advice. I attended the hearing and witnessed Dr. Amr Abbas’s impressive advocacy skills before the tribunal. His abilities in presenting our claims and in questioning the witnesses and experts, and defending the opponent’s statements were exceptional and remarkable. He is knowledgeable and has impressive analytical skills and can expect the opponent’s moves and prepare us for that. Dr. Amr Abbas is honest and straightforward with his clients. He understands our business and is very responsive and available when urgent and prompt advice is needed. ‘

‘My primary interaction has been with Tarek Badawy, working alongside he and his supporting team in relation to a major international arbitration. The Shahid Law Firm has a very strong track record in successfully bringing and recovering damages in large, complex, international cases and brings a very thorough and sophisticated approach to dispute resolution. The Team is also very pragmatic and flexible, and comfortable with risk sharing.’

‘Tarek Badawy (Partner). Tarek is a high integrity, extremely impressive, dual-qualified dispute resolution lawyer who is also very easy to get along with, and creative.’

‘We have been especially impressed with Tarek Badawy who is excellent in all respects.’

‘The legal team at Shahid Law Firm have never failed to disappoint us, they are a hardworking and tactically astute team whose heavy focus is always on client care, ensuring that advice and support is always available. Our company can’t recommend them enough, to any potential client looking to join, please do not hesitate to do so!’

‘There is no other Egyptian law firm with the demonstrated track record of success that Shahid Law Firm has, including in particular in investment treaty arbitrations. They can and do handle all sizes and types of arbitrations throughout North Africa and the Middle East.’

‘Girgis Ab El-SHahid is a leader in every sense of the word. An outstanding advocate and excellent strategist.’

‘All Disputes team members I dealt with so far are highly qualified with great experience, the key point i liked was being organized – this makes big difference and saves a lot of time and cost.’

‘Team leader, Taher Al Benany, is having vast experience in Disputes (processes, mediation, etc..), not only in Egypt, this is a great point saves also a lot of time and cost. Other team members are also professionals with very good experience.’

‘All staff are excellent and supportive with delivering work in the time frame of business.’

‘The legal department in house lawyers and the team in Shalakany works together and communicate like one team with the same goals.’

‘Khaled Shalakany and his team are the extremely rare construction specialist lawyers who have in depth knowledge of the construction industry as well as the surrounding laws and the prevailing practice in Egypt. I believe they are the only law firm in Egypt to have this skill set.’

‘Khaled Shalakany is a very strong lawyer as well as a construction specialist and it is a pleasure to work with him since he is extremely knowledgeable both in terms of the industry knowledge and the legalities, particularly arbitration matters and disputes.’

‘Mohammed Ussama is a pleasure to work with and he is very thorough in his knowledge of arbitration proceedings and is an extremely strong lawyer.’

‘Adam Shalakany is a strong lawyer who brings good energy and knowledge on a file.’

‘Starting with Karim A. Youssef and his team, they have all been involved heavily in my case and have given their utmost attention and dedication.’

‘Karim A. Youssef has been a friend outside the firm and has given me the level of comfort and attention that any friend/client would seek.’

‘People in the firm analyse cases properly and well before entering the case, measure probability of Success, tackle any obstacle in an easy way and solve complications by all ways and means to get all lawyers handling the case whether with in the firm or outside it to have a harmonized understanding of the case to fight it jointly with common and mutual understanding. Up-to-date technology , affordable bill , and have full collaboration with there clients , posting the client in every details taking his opinions and telling their point of view to reach a common understanding of the case. I think Youssef & Partners is an excellent law firm which has a bright future.’

‘I think Karim as a partner is very knowledgeable and takes the case seriously like it is his own personal case and he has all the tools and means to achieve that .’

‘Deep knowledge of local arbitration procedures and practices; very responsive; deliver strategic advice; very friendly and easy to collaborate with.’

‘Karim Youssef is very responsive, delivers sharp and tailored strategic advice’.

‘They are very committed to their clients and will go above and beyond what is required.’

‘Youssef Abou Zeid is an outstanding individual who has deep knowledge and understanding of the Egyptian law. He is definitely someone who is different than anyone I have worked with in Egypt.’

‘The Khodeir Team is very professional and involved and you fee the strong wish to make the client succeed with its goals.’

‘Mohamed Khodeir and Ahmed Kotb both have great personalities and good communication skills.’

‘Khodeir’s team is always legally and professionally responsive to support the case requirement and to any queries or comments from their client. They understand the meaning of a team work performance. Their fees are quite reasonable and give the client the feeling that it is less than the value gained from their services.’

‘Ahmed Kotb is the partner leading the team of work and dedicating all his time to improve the quality of services provided.’

‘Partner driven advice with flexible cost solutions.’

‘Ahmed Kotb, Partner and Head of Disputes. Provides practical actionable advice without over complicating matters. Highly responsive.’

‘Team with a huge legal background, with capabilities to interact with other locations and able to provide support on matters involving complex approach in terms of jurisdictions involved (contract governing law, arbitration procedure, etc). Collaboration with other firms in other locations is an added value for this firm, that makes a difference in comparison with other firms in Egypt.’

‘Fatma Salah is a great partner, with extended legal background and a key expert in arbitration, she is committed with all the cases under her portfolio, not only coordinating the team but also with direct participation, which is an added value in comparison with others competitors.’