Meet the Team
Experienced legal professionals are dedicated to providing exceptional service and achieving the best outcomes for clients.
Mr. Ahmed Adel
Junior Associate
Corporate, Litigation, Arbitration
Ahmad Edris is a Junior Associate at Hegazy & Partners with experience in litigation, arbitration, legal advisory, and corporate matters. He holds a Bachelor of Law from Cairo University and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Litigation Logistics and Dispute Settlement at AASTMT. Ahmad specializes in litigation, representing clients such as Starwood, RATP, and Ritz Carlton in tax appeals and labor disputes before various courts. He is also involved in arbitration cases, preparing legal memorandums and managing procedural compliance before the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA). Beyond litigation, Ahmad provides legal advice in both Arabic and English, handles corporate matters such as incorporations and contract drafting, and represents international hotel management companies before regulatory authorities. His expertise extends to handling petitions, legal declarations, and corporate governance matters, making him a well-rounded legal professional with a strong focus on dispute resolution.
Mr. Mahmoud Hamrouch
Associate
Corporate, Litigation, Arbitration
Mahmoud Hamrouch is a trilingual corporate, litigation, and arbitration lawyer at Hegazy & Partners, with extensive experience in legal advisory, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. He holds a Master of Laws in Public Law from Jean Moulin University (Lyon III) and dual Bachelor of Laws degrees from Paris I University (Pantheon Sorbonne) and Cairo University. Mahmoud specializes in litigation, representing clients in commercial disputes in Egypt and overseeing cases with local counsels abroad, including in Gabon. He conducts in-depth case file studies, legal research in Egyptian, Moroccan, and Gabonese law, and drafts legal memorandums, notices, warnings, and appeal memos. He also attends first-instance court hearings, manages administrative court procedures, and files lawsuits with the General Prosecutor. In arbitration, Mahmoud is involved in case preparation, legal research on substantive and international law, and drafting and submitting arbitration memos at CRCICA. He also assists in enforcing arbitral awards before Egyptian courts. Beyond litigation and arbitration, Mahmoud provides legal counsel on corporate and regulatory matters, intellectual property, countertrade, import/export licensing, and labor law in Egypt and Morocco. He has experience in contract review and translation, due diligence, corporate governance report drafting, and attending and ratifying EGM, OGM, and BOD meetings. He also liaises with government authorities such as the Tax Authority, Egyptian Competition Authority, and GAFI. With his strong litigation expertise and multilingual capabilities, Mahmoud plays a key role in advising and representing clients across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring comprehensive legal support in complex disputes and corporate matters.
Ms. Nahla Mohsen
Junior Associate
Corporate, Litigation
Nahla Mohsen is a lawyer with experience in corporate law and litigation. She holds a law degree from Ain Shams University (English Section) with a “Very Good” GPA. Currently a Junior Associate at Hegazy & Partners Law Firm since January 2023, she provides legal opinions in Arabic and English, translates and reviews contracts, conducts legal research, prepares corporate documents, and liaises with governmental institutions such as GAFI. She has experience in contract drafting, case review, and legal translation. She is proficient in Arabic and English, skilled in MS Office applications, and has strong negotiation, communication, and teamwork abilities.
Mr. Hassan Abo Hashima
Associate
Litigation, Arbitration
Hassan Abo-Hashima is an associate lawyer with expertise in litigation, corporate law, and real estate transactions. He holds a Bachelor of Law degree from Cairo University (2021). His expertise includes drafting lawsuits, legal memos, and appeals, handling corporate cases, and dealing with government agencies such as courts, public prosecution offices, labor offices, and tax authorities. He has also worked on real estate registration and contract drafting. Hassan has completed training in economic courts and administrative inquiry procedures and is proficient in legal research and Microsoft Office. He is fluent in Arabic and has a good command of English.
Mr. Mahmoud Khalifa
Senior Associate
Litigation, Dispute Resolution
Mahmoud Mohamed Khalifa is a Cassation Court lawyer with over 17 years of experience in litigation and legal advisory. He specializes in corporate, commercial, employment, arbitration, and contract law, and currently serves as Senior Litigation Lawyer at Hegazy & Partners. He has represented major clients like HOCHDORF, NOMAC, British Airways, and Weatherford in high-stakes disputes. His expertise includes international trade, real estate, and labor matters, with a focus on aligning legal strategy with business objectives. Mahmoud holds a law degree from Assiut University and has completed training at AUC and the French Institute
Mr. Zaki Hassan
Head of Litigation
Litigation, Arbitration
Mr. Zaki Hassan is a Cassation Court Lawyer with 25 years of legal experience defending agents in criminal and labor claims. His practice also includes representing corporate clients before the administrative courts. Mr. Zaki also advocates on behalf of clients before Egypt’s family court system. He has represented clients in labor disputes and reviewed employment agreements. Mr. Zaki’s strengths include developing case strategies, writing defense memoranda, and drafting contracts. Mr. Zaki's main areas of expertise include Labor Disputes, Commerical and Criminal Litigation, and Family Law.
Ms. Lauren Williams
Senior Counsel
Corporate, International Corporate Compliance, Arbitration
Ms. Lauren holds a B.A. in Government and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations cum laude from Harvard University. She advises the international Corporate Compliance and Arbitration departments at Hegazy and Partners and assists in translating and reviewing documents. Lauren specializes in ensuring the compatibility of foreign policies and regulations with the applicable Egyptian laws. Her experience includes assisting international clients with corporate structuring and labor issues in East Africa and the OHADA regions, advising banks on Loan Facilities Agreements, due diligence in preparation or cross-jurisdictional M&As, and guiding international clients in preparing for litigation in the United States and Canada. She also advises clients on family law issues such as inheritance, wills, and trusts. Lauren has assisted in drafting memoranda and completing submissions for international commercial arbitration.
Mr. Mohamed Selim
Senior Associate
Corporate, Private Equity, M&A, Commercial Transactions, Commercial Contracts
With experience in M&A transactions, joint ventures, private equity, commercial transactions, and commercial contracts, Mohamed Selim has been involved in number of the major transactions in Egypt. Mr. Selim obtained his LLB from the Faculty of Law (English Section), Cairo University. He assists his clients in reviewing and drafting commercial agreements such as technology transfer, share sale and purchase, shareholders agreements, service agreements, manufacturing, franchising agreements and others. As a plus, he has wide experience in establishing all kinds of companies and advising on the regulatory and compliance regulations and requirements in Egypt. He is also specialized in preparing all documents needed for duly convening board and shareholders meetings and handles all required procedures up until their ratification by the competent authorities.
Dr. Mohamed Abo Ghazala
Senior Associate
Corporate, M&A, Private Equity, JVs, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance
Dr. Mohamed Abo Ghazala is a senior legal expert with over 17 years of experience advising clients on commercial transactions and disputes across Egypt and the MENA region. Dr. Abo Ghazala has PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Law) from Ain-Shams University. Along with two master’s degrees, one in administrative science from Cairo University, And the other in Public Law (LLM) from Helwan University. He served as a legal technical director for international investments under the Presidential Initiative for the Development of Egyptian Industry (EBDA). His expertise includes M&A, joint ventures, private equity, and commercial contracts. He regularly advises on company establishment, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Dr. Abo Ghazala has sufficient experience to give legal advice on corporate and regulatory matters such as License renewals, board and general assembly procedures, and filings with Egyptian ministries.
Dr. Mostafa Nassef
Partner
Litigation, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution
For almost 30 years, Dr. Mostafa has handled a wide variety of criminal cases, including commercial fraud, bribery, forgery, and the misappropriation of public funds. He has also represented clients in high value civil and commercial claims, as well as bankruptcy and investment disputes before the Cairo Economic Court. Dr. Nassef achieved his LLB from Tanta University, Egypt, along with LLM in General Law from Cairo University and a Doctorate in Law from Monofeya University. He is a member of the Egyptian Society of International Law, the Egyptian Human Rights Society, and the Egyptian Association for Political Economy & Legalization.
Expertise
Experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds and specializations
Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal expertise across multiple specializations
Corporate Law
Business formation and corporate governance
Real Estate
Property transactions and real estate law
Family Law
Divorce, custody, and family matters
Criminal Defense
Criminal defense and legal advocacy
Employment Law
Workplace rights and employment issues
Contract Law
Contract drafting and dispute resolution
IP Law
Intellectual property and patents
Litigation
Court representation and litigation
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