The reference practice for high-value institutional arbitration seated in Cairo and across the region, with sustained market-leading feedback.
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Egypt
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Research cycle 2026
Cairo's standing as an arbitral seat continues to improve faster than its external reputation. Interviewees consistently noted the Cairo Regional Centre's institutional development since 2020 and the comparatively restrained record of the Egyptian courts on setting aside awards. Practices with genuine enforcement strategy — not just advocacy — drew the strongest client feedback this cycle.
Firms
Band 1
Elite / Market Leader
Band 2
Highly Regarded
A strong disputes bench well integrated with the firm's transactional practice, frequently instructed on post-M&A and shareholder disputes.
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Band 3
Well-Established
Reliable market presence in commercial arbitration, particularly for construction and energy counterparties.
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Band 1
Elite / Market Leader
Nayla Comair-Obeid
Obeid & Partners
Renowned for high-value institutional arbitration and for her standing with tribunals across the region.
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Band 3
Well-Established
Tarek Nassar
Obeid & Partners
Recognised for construction and energy arbitration, with growing visibility on tribunal appointments.
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Associates to Watch
Rising Talent
Sara Mansour
Hassan Chambers
Building a strong independent reputation in regulatory investigations running alongside contentious matters.
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