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Transport, Energy & Revolving Synergy
The final Law Update of 2022 is here, and it’s packed full of articles. The double edition features two focus areas, first is a spotlight on Energy and Resources and second we feature a collection of articles on Transport and Logistics. The developments occurring in these sectors in the MENA region are unprecedented and our lawyers cover vast themes for you.
The Energy and Resources focus features topics such as diversifying energy resources, solar PV, mining in the Middle East, renewable energy and green hydrogen. From a transport perspective, we draw attention to the Bahrain metro project, discuss the challenges and remedies associated with the repossession of an aircraft, and there is advice on what to consider should a party vary the terms of a shipping contract.
This edition navigates you through updates from across jurisdictions such as, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE. Each article is timely and provides insights into legal issues and cases that are affecting these sectors across the region.
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Biography
Passant is an experienced bi-lingual litigator. Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company in January 2018, Passant was a legal consultant at the Ministry of Health in Kuwait.
In our Transport and Insurance practice, Passant handles contentious and non-contentious legal matters, in addition to drafting and reviewing statement of claims and memorandums. Passant regularly advises on corporate matters relating to the establishment of branches of foreign insurance companies in Kuwait and on matters related to cargo claims, settlements, personal injury claims, fixed object damage claims, collision liability claims, arresting vessels and pollution liability claims.
Passant has a strong experience in the aviation sector, especially in claims relating to the passenger, such as cancellation and delay of flight, loss of luggage and other cargo claims. Additionally, she has been involved in numerous disputes on behalf of global insurance companies, covering all phases of litigation including court of first instance and court of appeal and preparing the courts documents including memoranda, evidence files, research and legal opinion in respect of Maritime, Insurance and Aviation Law.
Recent Experience
- Acted on incidents of vessels for several shipping lines;
- Represented domestic shipping agents in Kuwait, such as Maersk Kuwait, Inchcape Shipping Services (KMMC), Al Ghanem Barwil, Mohamed Abdulrahman AIBahar and AIRashid International for Shipping;
- Represented FedEx and TNT in their cargo claims in Kuwait;
- Represented Etihad Airways in their passenger claims such as cancelation and delay of the flight, loss of luggage and all cargo claims;
- Advised National Life General Insurance Company and Cigna on corporate governance in compliance with the Insurance Regulatory Unit.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2013 – Diploma in International Trade Law, 2013, Ain Shams University
2012 – Diploma in Private Law, 2012, Ain Shams University
2012 – Course in petroleum contracts, 2012, Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University
2011 – Bachelor Degree in Law (May 2011): Ain Shams University
2011 – Course in Forensics, 2011, Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University
Admission
- Member of the International Arbitration Organization
- 2021 – Court of Appeal – Egypt
- 2011 – Egyptian Bar Association
Practice(s)
Sector(s)
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