Practice Areas
Commercial Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Cairo is a regional arbitration hub, and getting the clause and the strategy right decides whether an award is ever enforced. We represent parties in CRCICA and ad hoc arbitration and pursue recognition of awards before Egyptian courts.
What the service covers
Representation in domestic and international arbitration seated in Cairo, including CRCICA proceedings, mediation and enforcement of arbitral awards.
- Drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses
- Representation before CRCICA and ad hoc tribunals
- Mediation and negotiated settlements
- Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in Egypt
How we handle it
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Review of the contract and arbitration clause
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Filing or responding to the request for arbitration
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Representation through hearings and submissions
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Recognition and enforcement of the award in Egypt
Common risks to watch for
- A poorly drafted arbitration clause can send the dispute to courts you tried to avoid.
- Missing the tribunal's procedural timetable can lead to the claim being struck out.
- An award that ignores Egyptian public policy risks annulment at the enforcement stage.
Frequently asked questions
Is an arbitration award enforceable in Egypt?
Yes, under Egyptian Arbitration Law No. 27 of 1994, both domestic and foreign awards can be recognized and enforced by the competent Cairo court, subject to public policy review.
What is CRCICA?
The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration is the main institutional arbitration body in Egypt, commonly named in commercial contracts as the administering institution.
Can a dispute go to arbitration without a written clause?
Generally no. Egyptian law requires a written arbitration agreement, whether in the original contract or a later agreement between the parties.
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