Hafez and Partners has a stellar track record in handling high-stakes and sensitive cases with a nexus to financial leasing, tourism and real estate before Egyptian courts. Additionally, the team is noted for its particular expertise in enforcement proceedings. Karim Ghorab brings ‘a strategic litigation vision’ to his role as head of the dispute avoidance and resolution department, in which he is closely supported by seasoned litigator Ahmed Hafez.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong support in international and cross-border projects, with clear understanding of both local and global business environments. Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness, which is crucial when dealing with government entities, foreign investors, and multinational partners.'
  • ‘Karim Ghorab combines a strategic litigation vision and consistently provides pragmatic solutions in high-stakes disputes.'
  • ‘Hafez & Partners' litigation team is recognized as one of Egypt’s leading litigation practices, demonstrating exceptional expertise in corporate-commercial cases and complex legal disputes. The team is highly diligent, detail-oriented, and skilled in negotiating settlement agreements at the appropriate time and under the right circumstances.'
  • ‘Ahmed Hafez is distinguished by his strategic decisions and approaches in dealing with disputes and in settling them at the appropriate time. He is unique in leading a team of litigators and corporate lawyers to coordinate in delivering a successful defense.'

Key clients

  • Basement Records
  • Pyramids FC
  • Angham
  • The World Bank (IBRD)
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
  • SMG Group
  • The Egyptian Saudi Company for Trading and Tourism Development
  • Bayt El Khebra
  • Premier League
  • Maxim Investment Group
  • Bunge Egypt
  • Global Surveys

Work highlights

Representing Bayt El-Khebra in a series of litigations against a major Egyptian tourism company.
Representing a major regional real estate and hospitality group in a series of disputes related to its shares in an Egyptian company owning a touristic resort in Sharm El Sheikh.
Representing several companies within a major automotive group in Egypt, along with its key shareholders, in a chain of lawsuits filed before the Economic Courts in Egypt.
Practice head

Ahmed Hafez; Karim Ghorab

Other key lawyers

Khaled Elsharkawy