Dispute resolution: litigation

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy's 'deep knowledge and expertise in Egyptian law and litigation procedures is outstanding'. The litigation practice is regularly instructed by international and regional clients in a wide range of complex matters, including contentious corporate work, white collar criminal matters, and competition and antitrust issues. Founding partner John Matouk heads up the department and has extensive experience in handling cross-border disputes in local courts. Mohamed Shehata's workload includes telecoms, finance, energy, IP and employment disputes. Momen Rezk is singled out for his contributions.

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Testimonials

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‘The dispute resolution litigation practice at Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy stands out as an exemplary model of legal precision, innovation, and client commitment.’
‘Individual brilliance shines bright at MBH. The professionals I’ve had the privilege to interact with aren’t just experts in their field, they're visionaries and genuine problem solvers.’
‘MBH understands the needs of their client. They understand the law and relevant legal rules that governs a given problem or situation. They know how to provide the correct and proper legal support. One of MBH's most important key strength is that they understand what the client want and act accordingly in a legal professional manner.’
‘MBH's team enjoy high level of communication skills, which contributes positively in the overall experience with them. ’

Key clients

Al Khartoum State, the Government of Sudan
Orascom Construction Industries (OCI)
Airbus SAS
MAERSK Drilling Holding Singapore (MDHS), Egypt Branch
Etisalat Misr
Pfizer
Genting Casinos Egypt Limited
IHS Towers Company
Melia Hotels International
Merge Plus
Groupe Atlantic
Misr International University
Ora Developers Egypt for Real Estate Investment S.A.E.
Al Ahram Beverages (ABC)
Huntleigh Nesbit Evans Limited
Skoda Auto (Volkswagen Group)
Nissan Motor Egypt
Reliance Heavy Industries S.A.E.
Egyptian Resorts Company
John Bean Technologies Corporation (“JBTC”)
Aldahra Agriculture Egypt (“ADE”)
C. & J. Clark International Limited (“Clarks”)
Hilton
AXA
Soyven
Cargill
Inertia
Alcazar Energy Egypt Solar
TCI Sanmar
Misr Beni-suif Cement
Kuwait Wadi Elnile Urban Development Company (Kuwadico)
ENAP Sipetrol S.A.
I.V.L Dhunseri Polyester Company S.A.E
Uber
Telecom Italia Sparkle

Work highlights

Represented Orascom Construction Industries in a complex tax dispute, valued at EGP 7 billion, against the Egyptian Tax Authority.
Acting for Merge Plus in a shareholders dispute.