Wagdy Ismail
Associate
About Wagdy
Wagdy is a dual-qualified litigator registered in Egypt and UAE, with strong experience in handling different types of disputes involving both government and private entities. Wagdy graduated from Alexandria University and holds an LL.M.
In Public Law. He began his career as a Deputy Public Prosecutor and later served as an Associate Member of the Egyptian State Council (Egyptian Administrative Court), where he advised on complex, high-value disputes related to public-private partnerships, expropriation, and regulatory decisions.
Now based in Dubai, Wagdy advises on local UAE litigation, bringing practical solutions, strong regional insight, and a commercially focused approach to complex disputes.
Education
LL.B from Alexandria University – 2016.
LL.M in Public law from Alexandira University – 2019.
Admissions
United Arab Emirates: Admitted as a legal consultant with the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department.
Egypt: Admitted to practice as a litigator with the Egyptian Bar Association.
Languages
English, Arabic
Top Matters
- Advising on shareholder disputes arising under UAE Commercial Companies Law.
- Representing the government in contractual breach claims involving lease and concession agreements related to public facilities.
- Advising on high-stakes expropriation claims involving senior government authorities, including the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Housing.
- Handling a dispute concerning a high-value supply agreement between a tire supplier and the Transportation Authority.
- Advising on a dispute involving the termination of public-private partnership and concession agreement between the governor and a high-profile contractor.
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