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Dr. Gehad El Masry is Counsel at Habib Al Mulla & Partners, specialising in high-stakes dispute resolution, including commercial and civil litigation, white-collar defence, and investigations. With over a decade of legal experience including working in reputable international law firms, his distinguished background as a former judge, mediator, and member of the Technical Enforcement Bureau at the Cairo Economic Court positions him as a strategic advisor in complex legal matters.
Before entering private practice, Gehad served as a District Attorney with the Egyptian Public Prosecution, where he was honoured as Best Senior District Attorney in Egypt (2021) in recognition of his outstanding performance and leadership.
Gehad holds an LL.M. in Law and a Master’s in Economics and Political Science from Cairo University, as well as a PhD in International Law. He is admitted before the Egyptian Court of Cassation. With a strong academic foundation and extensive public- and private-sector experience, Gehad provides clients with pragmatic and insightful counsel across a wide range of legal matters.
Education
MBA, Master Busniess Administration, German University in Cairo (GUC), (2025 – on going).
Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law, International Law Department, Helwan University, Egypt (2025).
Master’s degree (LL.M.) in Private and International Law, Cairo University, Egypt. Graduated 1st in class (2012 – 2014).
Master’s Degree Course in Euro-Mediterranean Studies, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, Egypt. Graduated with “Very Good” (2015 – 2016).
Master’s degree Course in Islamic Banking and Commercial Transactions, Higher Institute of Islamic Studies, Egypt. Graduated with “Very Good” (2012 – 2015).
Diploma in Political Science, Institute of African Studies and Research, Cairo University, Egypt. Graduated with “Very Good”, (2017 – 2018).
LL.B., Law School (English Section), Cairo University, Egypt. Graduated “Very Good” ranked 19th (2006 – 2010).
Admissions
Member of the Egyptian Bar and registered as an Attorney at Law before the Court of Cassation.
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Top Matters
- Successfully represented an investor in a high-value (USD 350 million) real estate dispute involving a major mixed-use development project, securing a favourable judgment confirming the client’s ownership and financial rights.
- Represented an international home appliances company in complex consumer protection disputes, successfully resolving more than 300 claims and defending proceedings before regulatory and judicial authorities.
- Represented an international tourism company in high-value commercial and criminal proceedings arising from financial and administrative misconduct by a subsidiary director, involving losses estimated at approximately USD 20 million.
- Represented an international company in appellate proceedings concerning a compensation claim exceeding USD 32 million arising from the alleged wrongful termination of a hotel management agreement.
- Provided legal advice to a group of businessmen in a multi-jurisdictional fraud matter spanning Europe, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, assisting with asset tracing, background investigations, and the development of a legal strategy to pursue the alleged fraudster.
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