Zulficar & Partners Law Firm‘s arbitration practice enjoys an ’excellent reputation that goes beyond the boundaries of Egypt and the Middle East region’. Founding partner Mohamed Abdel Wahab oversees the offering, regularly bringing his own expertise to complex international commercial and investment arbitrations. Other key senior practitioners include Youssef Al Saman, who specialises in arbitration-related judicial proceedings; Omar Abdel Aziz, whose focus is on the construction and oil and gas sectors; and Karim Ramsis, whose workload predominantly revolved around commercial arbitration mandates. Corporations, investors and governmental entities from across the globe all make up the core client base.
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- ‘Mohamed Abdel Wahab is a leading arbitration lawyer globally.’
- ‘The firm has an excellent reputation that goes beyond the boundaries of Egypt and the Middle East region.’
- ‘Mohamed Abdel Wahab is a very thorough and efficient arbitrator.'
- ‘Zulficar & Partners is recognised for its strong expertise across the Middle East and North Africa, with an excellent reputation in both local and international arbitration. The firm blends technical proficiency with a deep understanding of regional laws and regulations, making it a leading choice for cross-border disputes in emerging markets.’
- ‘Mohamed Abdel Wahab is a leading authority in international arbitration, respected for his analytical rigor, fairness, and integrity. He handles complex cross-border disputes with clarity and authority, consistently upholding due process and balance on tribunals. Widely regarded by peers, he also contributes significantly to shaping the field through his many leadership and advisory roles worldwide.’
- ‘Zulficar & Partners' arbitration practice stands out for its deep bench of highly skilled practitioners with both local and international experience.'
Key clients
- Amer Group
- Apache
- APM Terminals (Suez Canal Container Terminal)
- Arab Contractors
- Cemex
- Cheiron Zaafarana Petroleum Company Ltd
- Cleopatra Hospitals Company
- Credit Agricole Egypt
- E-Methanex
- Orange
- Orascom Construction Industries (OCI)
- Philip Morris
Work highlights
Represented an Egyptian development company in CRCICA arbitration proceedings for the development of a plot of land at the North Coast of Egypt through the construction of residential and commercial units and a hotel, governed by Egyptian law with a total amount in dispute of approximately $5m.
Represented a major Saudi construction company in an ICC arbitration case against an Arab contractor in relation to a major international airport development project in an Arab State.
Represented an Egyptian branch of a major oil and gas foreign company in a CRCICA dispute against an Egyptian oil and gas company related to overdue cash calls, costs of expenditures, administrative expenses and overheads under concession agreement and settlement agreement.
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Practice head
Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Other key lawyers
Youssef Al Saman; Karim Ramsis; Omar Abdel Aziz