Matouk Bassiouny

Dispute Resolution

Founding Partner, Head of New York Office and Group Head of Dispute Resolution.

John is the Founding Partner of Matouk Bassiouny and the Head of the firm’s New York office, International Dispute Resolution Group and hospitality sector. A New York-qualified attorney with over twenty-five years of disputes expertise in the Middle East and North Africa, John has vast experience advising on and managing complex cross-border disputes as well as commercial and investment treaty arbitrations in both local courts and under the auspices of major arbitral institutions. John Also has an excellent track record in achieving his clients’ commercial goals through amicable settlements.

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New York State Bar Association – Member. International Bar Association – Member. ABA Rule of Law Initiative – Advisory Board Member, Egypt. ICC Arab Arbitration Group – Member. Board of Trustees, St. Andrew’s School – Board Member. Young Presidents’ Organization – Member. American Chamber of Commerce – Member.

1997    George Washington University: J.D. (with honors).

1993    Yale University: BA (Double Thesis, International Relations/Literary Theory with high honors)

1993    Cairo University, Faculty of Law: LL.M. Yale University: BA (Double Thesis, International Relations/Literary Theory with high honors).