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Africa & Asia
Connecting Continents, Shaping Law
This month, our focus turns to Africa and Asia, two regions reshaping global growth and investment. From Egypt’s ongoing legal and economic reforms and the strengthening of UAE–Moroccan relations, to the rise of Korean investment across the Middle East, this issue highlights the developments driving change across these markets.
We also explore the UAE’s role as a bridge between regions – a hub for private wealth management, dispute resolution, and cross-border collaboration, connecting businesses and investors across Africa and Asia. The articles in this edition offer practical insights into how these shifts are influencing trade, regulation, and market confidence across the wider region.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
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Omar Mukhtar
Associate
Biography
Omar is an associate in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team. He is qualified to practice in Egypt and has experience in advising on various spectrums of the legal field including Arbitration, Litigation, Competition and Anti-trust matters in Egypt.
Omar built his experience working on complex arbitration matters and arbitration related court proceedings as he contributed to several matters involving Construction, Shareholders and Commercial disputes.
In addition to his arbitration experience, Omar is well versed in litigations spanning the economic, commercial, administrative, civil and criminal spectrum before Egyptian Courts. He also advises on competition and anti-trust matters which includes handling M&As notification forms before the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA).
Prior to joining the private practice, Omar was working as a deputy public prosecutor at the attorney’s general office. During his time at the public prosecution, Omar had the chance to navigate through and handle complex criminal law cases starting from investigating the case until assuring a rightful conviction before the court in order to uphold the rights of victims and the rule of law.
Recent Experience
- Acting for a leading chemical company in a multimillion construction arbitration under CRCICA Rules.
- Representing a French Company for manufacturing of oil and gas drilling machinery in the enforcement of a USD 5,000,000 ICC Award in Egypt.
- Acting for a tycoon in the farming sector in a commercial distribution arbitration under CRCICA Rules.
- Advising on recent updates occurring in Egypt regarding Sports disputes and the effect of the Supreme Constitutional Court rulings on the Egyptian Sports Settlement and Arbitration Centre (ESSAC).
- Representing a leading Italian automotive company in relation to a merger control notification before the Egyptian Competition Authority.
- Acting for a major Chinese manufacturer in relation to trademark infringement disputes before Economic Courts.
- Representing a major multinational shipping company in several maritime disputes.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2020 – Bachelors of Law, Ain Shams University
Admission
2020 – Practice in Egypt
Practice(s)
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