BEST ADR FIRMS

Leading Law Firms:

  • Aluko & Oyebode (Nigeria) – A top-tier firm with a specialised arbitration team.
  • Bowmans (South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius) – Known for international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution.
  • ENSafrica (South Africa) – Africa’s largest law firm with a dedicated arbitration division.
  • Zulficar & Partners
    A premier firm with an exceptional arbitration practice. Founded by Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab and Mona Zulficar, it frequently handles complex commercial and investment disputes before CRCICA, ICC, ICSID, and LCIA.
  • Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
    Highly ranked in international arbitration, particularly in energy, construction, and infrastructure-related disputes across MENA and Africa.
  • Shahid Law Firm
    Noted for cross-border commercial disputes, including oil and gas, and a consistent presence in CRCICA and international forums.
  • Kosheri, Rashed & Riad
    One of Egypt’s oldest arbitration firms, instrumental in shaping arbitration jurisprudence in the Arab world. Regularly involved in UNCITRAL and ICSID matters.
  • Al Tamimi & Company (Cairo Office)
    Though UAE-based, its Cairo office is active in local and international arbitration, serving large Gulf and African clients with Egypt-related disputes.
  • Oraro & Co. (Kenya) – A strong player in commercial mediation and arbitration.
  • JLD & MB Legal Consultancy (Ghana) – A rising star in West Africa with expertise in both domestic and institutional arbitration.
  • Elias & Co. – Nigeria (Strong in energy arbitration and commercial disputes)
  • AB & David Africa – Ghana/Pan-Africa (Known for PPP and investor-state disputes)
  • Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah – Ghana (Commercial and telecoms arbitration)
  • K-Solutions & Partners – Kenya (Construction and procurement arbitration)
  • TEMPLARS – Nigeria (Energy and infrastructure disputes)
  • Al Tamimi & Company (UAE)
    The largest full-service law firm in the Middle East, with a strong ADR and arbitration department.
  • Clyde & Co (Dubai, Doha, Riyadh)
    Leading regional firm for construction, insurance, and infrastructure arbitration.
  • Afridi & Angell (UAE)
    Prominent in DIFC-LCIA arbitration and international contract disputes.
  • Hadef & Partners (UAE)
    Well-established in domestic UAE arbitration and commercial mediation.
  • Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners (Qatar)
    Recognised for international commercial arbitration, especially in energy and construction sectors.