Lawyers

Ramy  Shehata

Ramy Shehata

Work Department

Commercial Litigation & Arbitration; Agency & Distributorship; Construction & Real Estate; Taxation

Position

Partner

Career

Ramy is a dispute resolution partner based in Kuwait and has been with the firm since 2008. Prior to joining ASAR, Ramy practiced in Egypt and the UAE. Ramy has extensive experience in litigation and commercial disputes relating to banking, employment, construction, taxation and agency/distributorship.

Professional Experience

Counselling a regional bank through a dispute: Successfully represented a regional bank in a dispute against a Kuwaiti company regarding facilities provided to them, totaling KWD 33 million. The outcome was a favorable judgment, awarding the client the entire claimed amount. Legal Counsel for an International Investment Company in Investor Dispute: Representing an international investment company headquartered in the US, serving as a fund manager, in a case brought forward by one of its investors, amounting to USD 10 million Defended an International pharmaceutical company: Successfully defended an esteemed International pharmaceutical company in a compensation claim initiated by its former agent in Kuwait. Following thorough legal proceedings, our client emerged victorious with a favorable judgment, resulting in substantial savings exceeding KWD2 million. Represented a Leading Regional Retail Powerhouse: Skillfully defended a prominent regional retail company through various tax disputes brought against the client and international fashion companies. Through diligent legal strategies and meticulous advocacy, he achieved favorable resolutions for our client, ensuring compliance with tax regulations while safeguarding their interests.

Languages

English and Arabic

Memberships

Member of Egypt Bar of Association since 2002

Education

Bachelor of Law, Cairo University, English section, 2002

Mentions

Kuwait

Dispute resolution

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