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Ahmad Alshorbagy

Partner - Head Of Projects and International Dispute Resolution Appointed as Partner in January, Dr. Alshorbagy plays a pivotal role in the firm and continues to be the go-to person for projects in Kuwait having worked on the vast majority of PPP projects tendered in the State of Kuwait to date. His deep expertise and extensive knowledge have made him the trusted advisor for international stakeholders, including law firms, financial, and technical advisors. Dr. Alshorbagy has also expanded his practice beyond Kuwait, advising on projects in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman. Known for his active participation in the legal community, he frequently attends international conferences and is a sought-after speaker, further enhancing his reputation as a leading expert in the field. In addition to his transactional work, Dr. Alshorbagy brings significant expertise in international commercial arbitration, making him a key figure in navigating complex cross-border disputes. He has successfully represented clients in various international arbitration forums, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). · Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG)

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About

Dr. Ahmad Alshorbagy is Partner and Head of Projects and International Dispute Resolution at Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group; appointed as Partner in January, he is the go-to adviser on projects in Kuwait, having worked on the vast majority of PPP projects tendered in the State of Kuwait. He also advises on projects in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman and has significant experience in international commercial arbitration, having represented clients in ICC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL and LCIA proceedings.

Practice areas

ProjectsInternational ArbitrationPublic-Private PartnershipsInfrastructure & Construction

Office

Expertise

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in KuwaitInfrastructure and project developmentProject advisory to international stakeholders (law firms, financial and technical advisors)Cross-border / international commercial arbitration

Education

  • SJD/PhD in Law, University of Virginia School of Law, 2012
  • LL.M, University of Virginia School of Law, 2008
  • LL.B, Faculty of Law, Alexandria University, 2006

Admissions

  • Eligible for Egyptian Bar
  • Member, International Bar Association

Languages

ArabicEnglish