Counsel
Ahmed read law at various institutions including Robert H. McKinney School of law, Indiana University (LLM), UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb),
American University in Cairo (Dpl.), and Cairo University (License en Droit).
Ahmed held many academic and professional positions. He was a Counsel at
Khodeir & Partners, the Group General Counsel and Company Secretariat of Al
Ahly Capital Holding, the private equity and investment arm of National Bank of
Egypt, after working in the Arbitration, Projects, and Oil & Gas Groups at Zulficar &
Partners Law Firm, a leading Egyptian Law Firm. In prior, he has been appointed
as member then VP of the Legal Committee at Gezira Sporting Club, a renowned
top-class Egyptian sports and social Club. He also worked as a corporate
associate at Tahoun Law Office at the Beginning of his career.
Ahmed regularly appears as speaker, panelist, or keynote address in regional and
international conferences, amongst which are Keynote Address in Global Legal
ConfEX, Middle East; and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) – UK/Europe
Round Table Discussion.
At Habib Al Mulla, Ahmed leads complex transactions and M&As, represents clients
in negotiations, drafts agreements, and renders high level and complex advice. He
works within both local and international legal frameworks. His skills in English and
Arabic, along with his legal software proficiency, enable him to work across multiple
jurisdictions providing top class quality in a timely manner. Ahmed’s dedication and
continuous pursuit of further qualifications make him a valuable and outstanding
team member.
Education
The American University in Cairo
Diploma in Legal Translation (2012).
UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
International Arbitration Theory and Practice (2016).
Cairo University L.L.B. Faculty of Law, English Section (2010).
Admissions
Member of the Egyptian Bar Association – Appelate Lawyer.
Languages
English, Arabic
Top Matters
- Represented as co-counsel alongside Hogan Lovells an international fund in a US$ 6 billion dispute against a state-affiliated fund in parallel-proceedings, before the Courts of California and Egyptian Courts.
- Represented Claimant, a UAE Construction Company, in a US$ 50 million dispute against an Australian sub-contractor under the Rules of the DIAC.
- Advised and represented a major regional telecom operator in a complex acquisition of a telecom towers licensor under UAE law and Egyptian Law. The transaction amount was EGP 200 million.
- Incorporated an EGP 700 million holding company before GAFI obtaining all required Licenses from FRA.
- Incorporated an EGP 350 million microfinance company before GAFI obtaining all required Licenses from FRA. Transferred bookkeeping activity between two holding companies obtaining all Licenses from FRA.
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