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Ahmed Elshourbagy

Counsel

a.shourbagy@gya-law.com

Overview

Ahmed Elshourbagy represents clients in commercial and contractual disputes before courts and domestic and international arbitral tribunals. His clients include Egyptian and international businesses in construction, oil and gas, international trade and professional services.

His work covers disputes over the formation, performance and termination of commercial contracts, as well as civil liability and damages. He has handled cross-border matters and arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, DIAC and CRCICA rules. His practice also includes proceedings to enforce foreign arbitral awards and applications to set awards aside.

Foreign lawyers have also instructed him as an expert on Egyptian arbitration law. Alongside his practice, Ahmed is an assistant professor teaching English contract law and international commercial arbitration. His previous academic appointments include Senior Lecturer roles at the University of London and the German University in Cairo.

Education

  • PhD in Arbitration — Erasmus University Rotterdam, 2021.
  • LL.M. in Civil Procedural Law — Cairo University, 2009.
  • LL.B. — Cairo University, 2005.

Admissions

  • Admitted before the Court of Cassation.