Drawing on the global network made available by Baker McKenzie, Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) is skilled in handling a wide array of domestic and international matters. In particular, the team is strong in its handling of complex tax claims, labour disputes, cartel fines and government investigations. Mohamed Ghannam leads the practice group, acting as counsel to multinational clients in the oil and gas, finance, telecoms and real estate sectors. Meanwhile, Mohamed Elfar focuses on antitrust and competition matters. Former litigation head Abdelaziz Hassouba left the team in December 2021.

The litigation department at Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy advises a number of blue chip international clients, particularly within the telecoms, energy, hospitality and pharmaceuticals sectors. The practice encompasses all aspects of litigation, such as competition and antitrust, white collar crime investigations and alternative dispute resolution. John Matouk acts as head of dispute resolution, with experience across local courts and major dispute institutions, meanwhile Mohamed Shehata focuses on handling major commercial disputes within the telecoms, finance and construction sectors. Momen Rezk is another key name, specialising in complex litigations and corporate disputes.

With an expanding presence in the African market, Shahid Law Firm is skilled in cross-border litigation, supported by offices in Sudan and Ethiopia. The firm has gained a strong reputation for its handling of complex disputes, particularly within the energy, healthcare and construction sectors. In addition, the team has considerable experience in the enforcement of foreign judgments in Egypt. Sarwat Abd El-Shahid appears before all levels of Egyptian courts in litigation matters within the insurance, finance and construction sectors. Girgis Abd El-Shahid specialises in investor-state and energy-related disputes, while Sameh Attia specialises in civil and commercial litigation.

Shalakany Law Office‘s large team of litigation specialists is well-equipped to handle complex and high profile disputes within Egypt for a wide array of blue-chip clients. Managing partner Khaled El Shalakany leads the litigation department, with a strong reputation in the market for his work involving companies law, construction and IP. Mahmoud Shedid is skilled in handling disputes surrounding white collar crime and civil and administrative claims. Muhammad Ussama is well versed in social media and data protection disputes, while newly promoted partner Marwa Farouk is experienced in telecoms and labour disputes.

The litigation department at Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law has a reputation for its work on landmark disputes. Its expertise encompasses all forms of litigation, including privatisation cases, banking, construction, labour and white collar crime. In addition, the team acts as in-house counsel to a number of major banking institutions. Senior partner Omar Abou Elenain is head of the litigation department, with over thirty years of experience handling commercial litigation matters within the employment, tourism, capital market and real estate sectors.

Rizkana & Partners handles a diverse range of litigation matters, from initiating claims to ensuring enforcements on a domestic and international level. The team acts on civil, corporate and commercial cases for prominent clients in the finance, construction, competition, employment and white collar crime sectors. The tracking and returning of funds lost in the context of fraud is another growing area for the firm. Hazim Rizkana leads the team, with particular experience in resolving disputes in court. Managing associate Amr Ibrahim focuses on litigation in civil, commercial and private law matters.

Youssef & Partners Attorneys is known for its high-stakes disputes practice that takes on business critical disputes in the full range of litigation services. Key areas of expertise for the firm are civil and commercial, administrative courts and constitutional courts litigation. Karim Youssef is highly experienced in complex commercial claims, government contract and state entity disputes, while Mohamed Farouk focuses on litigation court proceedings.

Hafez and Partners features a small but strong litigation practice, acting for a number of major domestic and international clients across a range of sectors, including telecoms, sports and oil and gas. The firm regularly works on shareholder disputes, employment law claims and real estate disputes. Ahmed Hafez leads the team, with a track record in handling complex and highly sensitive disputes locally and internationally.

Established in December 2019, the rapidly growing litigation team at Khodeir & Partners has built a strong portfolio of work across the banking, construction, design and real estate sectors. In addition, the team acts in shareholder disputes and white collar criminal matters, as well as enforcement actions. Ahmed Kotb leads the team, working heavily in the financial, construction, international trade and employment sectors. Youssef Taher is another key name, handling complex litigation in front of all levels of Egyptian and Kuwaiti court.

With the support of the firm's global network, Dentons Egypt LLC is able to handle complex disputes on a local and cross border level in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, telecoms, tourism, construction and aviation. Amal Afifi Dawood leads the team, specialising in disputes involving civil, commercial, bankruptcy, labour and insurance law.

The litigation department at Karim Adel Law Office is skilled in all aspects of litigation, supporting a number of major clients in the real estate, production and hotel sectors. Managing partner Karim Adel Kamel is knowledgeable in UK and US law, while Bishoy Safwat is skilled in litigation matters surrounding employment and hotel management.

With a broad scope of work and experience in cross-border litigation, Levari is involved in major litigations at all levels of Egyptian court, with a particular expertise in the fields of commercial contracts, professional negligence, construction and property disputes. Sherif Hefni specialises in disputes arising from investments and restructurings, while Mohamed Raslan has extensive experience in commercial law.

Split into Arabic and bilingual teams, the litigation group at Shehata & Partners Law Firm handles corporate and commercial litigation for local clients. In addition, the team represents foreign clients in disputes arising from their activities in Egypt. Mohamed Nour Shehata is experienced in civil law across the MENA region, handling high profile complex disputes for local and foreign entities. Mohamed Osama is particularly well versed in handling disputes in the banking and finance and labour law sectors.