Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP

Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP provides specialist insurance advice, including alternative risk transfer, to a diverse roster of insurers and brokers, and also offers captive insurance and reinsurance solutions. The team’s expertise ranges from product liability, injury, professional indemnity, business interruption and specialty risks. The team also houses an active marine insurance practice, as well as advising insurance companies on M&A transactions. Mohamed El Hawawy joined the team as head of insurance in March 2024, bringing a strong background representing insurers in a range of disputes, as well as advising on the drafting and review of policy. Saif Almobideen focuses his practice on marine insurance and his expertise covers matters such as collisions, grounding and cargo claims. Mahmoud El Sayed regularly litigates in coverage disputes, leveraging his broad knowledge of policy issues.