Arbitrations before the CRCICA, ICC, LCIA and DIAC all make up part of Shehata & Partners Law Firm‘s regular workload. The team is also known for seamlessly handling any resulting issues, including annulments, enforcements and related procedural matters. The experienced trio helming the practice comprises Mohamed Osama, Nour Shehata and Ibrahim Shehata. Ensuring strength and consistency across the board, ’young associates are perfectly in sync with experienced colleagues’.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The practice distinguishes itself through its exceptional responsiveness and client-focused approach.'
  • 'Ibrahim Shehata stands out for his availability, attentiveness, and ability to provide clear, practical guidance under tight timelines.'
  • 'Clients can rely on the team not only for technical legal expertise but also for their efficiency and ability to adapt to client needs. Compared to other firms, this responsiveness ensures that matters progress smoothly and with minimal delay, which clients greatly value.’
  • ‘Ibrahim Shehata stands out for a combination of deep expertise and practical judgment, allowing him to navigate complex legal matters with precision and commercial awareness. What I have most valued in working with him is his responsiveness and proactive approach, ensuring that client needs are anticipated and addressed promptly. He communicates complex issues clearly and strategically, providing advice that is not only legally robust but also practical and aligned with broader business objectives.’
  • ‘The team is well coordinated internally. Response time is excellent. Young associates are perfectly in sync with experienced colleagues. The entire team is flawless in English. In calls and in action, they just seem very well acquainted with the given case and are efficient.’
  • ‘Hend Mansour is a skilled communicator, excellent organiser and very prudent lawyer. The same applies to Salma Abu Taleb and Louis Magdy. They are exceptionally strong at developing a winning case strategy and implementing it.'

Key clients

  • 1Trolley
  • Mane Capital
  • China Chemical Engineering Second Construction Corporation
  • Azdan
  • VA TECH WABAG GMBH
  • Hermes Trading
  • Concern Bread Industries

Work highlights

Retained by China Chemical Engineering Second Construction Corporation to assist with assessing all issues pertaining to its construction projects in Egypt.
Representing VA TECH WABAG GMBH in a CRCICA arbitration case against one of the agencies of the Egyptian Government.
Representing Azdan in its DIAC arbitration case against a prominent venture capital fund in the MENA region.
Practice head

Nour Shehata; Mohamed Osama; Ibrahim Shehata

Other key lawyers

Hend Mansour; Salma Abou Taleb; Louis Magdy