Matouk Bassiouny UAE

Dispute Resolution

Partner and Head of Litigation, UAE Offices

Ahmed is a Partner at Matouk Bassiouny UAE offices and heads the litigation practice. He has over 13 years of post-qualified experience working on a wide range of contentious matters in Egypt, Libya, and now the UAE. He has developed a considerable track record of trying and winning cross-border disputes in different jurisdictions throughout the MENA region. He has served as counsel in arbitrations concluded under ICSID, ICC, UNCTRAL, DIFC-LCIA, DIAC, and CRCICA. Prior to joining MB UAE, he worked as the head of the disputes department at Nakheel PJSC and Meydan Group in Dubai and with the DIFC offices of another prominent law firm. Earlier on he worked with a well-reputed non-affiliated law firm in Cairo. Ahmed is also a crypto enthusiast and has a deep knowledge of blockchain technology.

Ahmed’s practice focuses on effectively managing risk and resolving disputes pursuant to his clients’ best strategic interest be it through amicable negotiation, litigation, and arbitration. His services include representing clients in cross-border disputes in different jurisdictions before the appropriate ruling or governing authority. He can also provide appropriate legal counsel on matters of hospitality, commercial contracts, construction, IPRs, real estate, and tax.

Arabic and English

Egyptian Bar Association – Member

Legal Affairs Department of the Government of Dubai – Legal Consultant (unrestricted)

2019    Universität Hamburg (Germany): LL.M. in Law and Economics of the Arab Region

2019    Cairo University: MSc in Economics

2010    Cairo University, Faculty of Law: LL.B.