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.
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Top ADR Practitioners:
- Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Arguably Egypt’s most internationally recognised arbitrator. Head of international arbitration at Zulficar & Partners; Vice-Chair of the ICC Governing Body; arbitrator in numerous ICSID, CRCICA, ICC, and UNCITRAL cases. - Ahmed El-Kosheriâ€
A founding figure of modern arbitration in Egypt and globally respected expert in international law and ICSID matters (late but still cited as a reference point). - Karim Hafez
Managing partner of Hafez Law Firm; frequently appointed as arbitrator and counsel in investor-state disputes, especially in oil & gas and construction. - Mouna Farouk (CRCICA)
Senior ADR practitioner and trainer affiliated with the Cairo Regional Centre; instrumental in mediation development. - Ismail Selim
Director of CRCICA; an experienced arbitrator and counsel in commercial and institutional arbitrations.
- Funke Adekoya, SAN (Nigeria) – Senior Advocate and ICC Court member.
- Professor Emilia Onyema (Nigeria/UK) – Expert in African arbitration and law lecturer at SOAS, University of London.
- John Ohaga (Kenya) – Chair of the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration.
- Georgette Francois, FCIMArb (Ghana) – Chair of GHACMA, a driving force in mediation reform.
- Paul Idornigie, SAN (Nigeria) – Academic and arbitrator, active in public procurement disputes
- Fui Tsikata (Ghana) – Eminent arbitration counsel and energy expert
- Kariuki Muigua (Kenya) – Leading academic, author and arbitrator in East Africa
- Babajide Ogundipe (Nigeria) – Experienced in commercial arbitration and dispute advisory
- Dr Osei Bonsu Dickson (Ghana) – Rising ADR practitioner and academic with international reach
Leading Law Firms
Aluko & Oyebode (Nigeria)
A top-tier firm with a specialized 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.
Top ADR Practitioners
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Arguably Egypt’s most internationally recognised arbitrator. Head of international arbitration at Zulficar & Partners; Vice-Chair of the ICC Governing Body; arbitrator in numerous ICSID, CRCICA, ICC, and UNCITRAL cases.
Prof. Ahmed El-Kosheri
A founding figure of modern arbitration in Egypt and globally respected expert in international law and ICSID matters (late but still cited as a reference point).
Dr. Karim Hafez
Managing partner of Hafez Law Firm; frequently appointed as arbitrator and counsel in investor-state disputes, especially in oil & gas and construction.
