Shalakany Law Office leverages its ‘wide knowledge of dispute resolution regulations and tactics’ to represent notable names from a spectrum of sectors, including construction, oil and gas, transport, and hospitality. Managing partner Khaled El Shalakany oversees the litigation practice, working closely with such senior specialists as Adam El Shalakany and Muhammad Ussama. For labour disputes, Marwa Farouk is the key contact. Counsel Nehad Tharwat appears in trials and appeals before tribunals, first instance and appeal courts, and the Court of Cassation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The people are very well experienced.'
- ‘Very wide knowledge of dispute resolution regulations and tactics.’
Key clients
- Emaar Misr
- Ajinomoto Egypt Foods
- General Motors Egypt
- Misr Insurance
- UBS Switzerland AG
- Three Corners Hotels
- Costruzioni Elettronichi Industriali Automatisi (CEIA)
- NRC – National Response Corporation
- Baker Hughes
- Weatherford Services
- beIN Media Group
- Servio
Work highlights
Representing Emaar Misr in the enforcement proceedings of a favourable arbitral award secured from an ICC tribunal in a construction dispute.
Representing UBS Switzerland in a case concerning an attempt by a third party to gain access to one of UBS’s client’s bank accounts and funds.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Marwa Farouk
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nehad Tharwat
Practice head
Khaled El Shalakany; Adam El Shalakany \n \n
Other key lawyers
Muhammad Ussama; Marwa Farouk; Rasha Abdel; Gawad Ali; Nehad Tharwat