The Role Of Egyptian Courts In Arbitration

Similar to many jurisdictions around the world, Egypt has adopted alternative dispute resolution methods, diverging from the more traditional method of litigation. More specifically, it has incorporated arbitration into its legal system through Law No. 27 of 1994 on Arbitration in Civil and Commercial Matters. This law, modelled after the UNICTRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, governs any arbitration proceedings following substantive Egyptian law.

One of the most important controversial aspects when it comes to arbitration, whether in Egypt or abroad, is the interplay between litigation and arbitration. In other words, any arbitration law must address the role of national courts in arbitration. Egypt's Arbitration Law addresses this area by dictating that courts have the power to enforce and challenge awards.