Hany Maher
Senior Associate
About Hany
Hany is a distinguished legal professional and former Chief Judge with extensive expertise in economic, corporate, and commercial law. He is known for his meticulous interpretation of legal provisions, always guided by legislative intent and purpose. As an objective mediator, Hany has a proven track record of delivering impartial insights to resolve disputes and manage complex transactions. He is highly skilled in gathering supporting information, drafting and reporting comprehensive legal documentation, and leading negotiations to resolve intricate legal matters.
Education
Cairo University, Egypt – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), English Section (2006).
Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Denmark – Danish Law Degree Equivalency (2017).
Copenhagen University, Denmark – Master-level Course in Contracts Drafting and Negotiation (2017–2018).
National Training Academy (in cooperation with USAID) – Strategic Leadership and Management Program (2022).
CEDR – Certified Trainer of Trainers in Mediation (2022).
CRICICA – Advanced Mediation Training Program (2022).
Ministry of Justice, Egypt:
- Course on Egyptian Banking Institutions (2020)
- Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (with USAID) (2019)
- Criminal Law Studies Program, Judicial Studies Centre (2010)
Admissions
Egypt: Member of the National Training Academy (2022).
Corporate Mediation Panels (2019–2021).
Legislative Reform Committee (2018).
Judges Club (2008).
Languages
English, Arabic
Top Matters
- Closed multi-billion-dirham corporate settlements as a court-appointed mediator in the Cairo Economic Court — including complex disputes involving international banks, pharmaceutical companies, and tourism conglomerates.
- Presided over high-profile bankruptcy cases as Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Court, successfully closing legacy disputes dating back as far as 1980.
- Resolved financial disputes exceeding EGP 2.1 billion through structured mediation under Egypt’s bankruptcy law, achieving a record-breaking 75% settlement success rate.
- Led the digital transformation of Egypt’s Economic Courts as Project Manager for the Electronic Litigation Project (ELEC), transitioning legal processes from paper to electronic platforms.
- Oversaw civil, corporate, IP, banking, and competition law cases during tenure as Chief Judge at the Cairo Economic Court, issuing rulings in landmark commercial litigation.
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