Dispute Resolution

 
Our lawyers maintain an outstanding reputation in the market for their profound knowledge and intellectual depth in successfully resolving a broad range of legal disputes in Egypt.
We have represented clients before every major state court and international arbitral institution including, inter alia, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA).
Our services in the practice area include, inter alia, the following:

Litigation

 
Our litigation strategists are technically skilled in criminal proceedings arising within a corporate context. Their proven track record spans a wide range of civil, economic and commercial disputes and proceedings. Additionally, they are experienced in litigation concerning regulatory investigations by the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority and the Egyptian Competition Authority.

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Arbitration

 
Our arbitration team represents clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. They deliver seamless service and innovative strategies, as they advise on arbitration-related court proceedings, such as enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards.

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Special Investment Dispute Settlement Schemes

 
SH&P legal team is capable of handling disputes arising under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. They represent clients in disputes before specialized forums. Additionally, they advise investors on investment protection mechanisms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In order to enforce an arbitration award in Egypt, an enforcement order must be obtained by the competent Court of Appeal, providing that such arbitration award does not contravene the Egyptian public order or morality, and does not deal with rights over immovable properties located in Egypt, personal status or criminal issues.

In general, there is no restriction on foreign ownership of entities incorporated in Egypt except for limited cases such as entities: (i) undertake the activities of importation for the resale purpose , commercial agencies, and/or intermediary business; and, or (ii) are located or doing business in Sinai.

The Egyptian legal system is primarily based on the French civil legal system, various other European codes and religious law. In practice, religious law is applied only to personal status and family matters which are governed by the religious law of the individual concerned. The fundamental and organic law of Egypt is the Constitution thereof, which Constitution was passed in a referendum in January 2014 and amended in April 2019.

Generally, the Egyptian law does not recognize the concept of piercing the corporate veil, therefore, the liability of shareholders, in general, in Joint Stock Companies or allotment holders in Limited Liability Companies is only limited to the paid-up capital except in some limited cases.