Youssef + Partners Arbitration Leaders is well placed to provide ‘timely, strategic advice on even the most intricate matters’, with regular appearances before major arbitration institutions, including the ICC, DIAC, ICSID, CRCICA and SCC, as well as representation before ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in public international law and investment treaty arbitration. Founding partner Karim A. Youssef ’stands out as a practitioner of exceptional calibre’, bringing his skill to the gamut of high-value, international arbitrations. October 2024 saw the arrival of seasoned foreign practitioner Paul J. Neufeld from Locke Lord LLP, which further cemented the firm’s cross-border capabilities. César R. Ternieden is another recommended name.
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‘Proactive approach, ensuring clients receive timely, strategic advice on even the most intricate matters. Tailored solutions with flexibility.’
‘Karim A. Youssef stands out as a practitioner of exceptional calibre: rigorous technical expertise, remarkable attention to detail and efficiency, ability to pair deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic, solution-driven mindset.’
‘Karim A. Youssef is the doyen of the Egyptian arbitration scene. He knows his stuff and is articulate, persuasive and very good with clients. I would have no hesitation hiring him or appointing him as arbitrator.'
'Paul Neufeld is well-known in the international arbitration field, impressive, knowledgeable, and adaptable. He is a great addition to the Youssef + Partners stable.’
Key clients
- Cementos La Union SA (and Aridos Jativa) (CLU)
- Al-Kholoud for Touristic and Real Estate Development S.A.E.
- DIPCO (Damietta International Ports Company)
- CTIP Oil & Gas Ltd (CTIP)
- British Columbia Canadian International School (BCCIS)
- VEOLIA Proprete’ Group
- Egypt Kuwait Holding Company (EKH)
- INCOME - International Company for Petroleum & Industrial Services
- KGL Supply Management Group
- Adenium Energy Capital
- El-Alfy Family
- Triangle Group and GAMA Construction S.A.E.
Work highlights
Successfully represented Damietta International Ports Company in a commercial claim against the Egyptian state involving values in excess of $2.3bn.
Representing an Egyptian company in investment claims against the government of Lebanon in disputes arising from the Eurobond defaults.
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Practice head
Karim A. Youssef
Other key lawyers
César Ternieden; Paul Neufeld