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Ahmed Sahwan, Legal Counsel & International Disputes Supervisor

Ahmed Sahwan

Legal Counsel & International Disputes Supervisor·Baghlaf Al Zafer Holding Group (UAE)

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, قانون

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 6 months

Legal Counsel & International Disputes Supervisor

May 2025 - Present

Baghlaf Al Zafer Holding Group (UAE)

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

May 2025 - Present

• Manage the Group’s international legal affairs and disputes across the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Malaysia, Singapore, and Yemen.
• Oversee litigation strategies and coordinate with external law firms across multiple jurisdictions.
• Represent the Group in General Assembly meetings of subsidiary companies outside the Kingdom, including attendance and follow-up on resolutions with legal and commercial impact.
• Safeguard the Group’s legal interests and manage operational risk across various business activities.
• Handle company formation, corporate amendments, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and investment contracts.
• Provide ongoing legal support for the Group’s investments and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Legal

Lawyer & Founder

September 2020 - Present

Ahmed Sahwan Law Firm (Egypt)

Damanhur, Egypt Hybrid

September 2020 - Present

• Founded and manage a full-service law firm providing legal representation and advisory services across civil, commercial, criminal, and family law matters.
• Handle complex litigation and dispute resolution before all levels of courts, as well as negotiations and settlement of legal disputes.
• Provide legal consultancy and representation in corporate matters, including company formation and commercial structuring.
• Represent clients in family law cases and personal legal matters, ensuring effective legal solutions aligned with applicable laws.

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Management

Legal Counsel & Head of Legal Department

August 2013 - May 2025

Land Solutions for Infrastructure & Renewable Energy

Cairo, Egypt Hybrid

August 2013 - May 2025

• Overseeing all legal affairs of the company across its activities, including infrastructure and renewable energy projects, operations, and investment activities.
• Drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, and construction contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Representing the company in all disputes and litigation before courts of all levels, arbitral tribunals, governmental authorities, and in matters involving other corporate entities.
• Handling company formation and corporate restructuring, and providing legal structuring advice aligned with investors’ objectives while ensuring full compliance with applicable laws.

Company industry:
Energy & Renewables
Job role:
Legal

CEO & Owner

September 2023 - April 2025

Resala Law Firm

Cairo, Egypt Hybrid

September 2023 - April 2025

• Leading legal practice operations and business development strategy.
• Managing client portfolio across commercial, civil, and labor disputes.
• Supervising contract drafting, litigation strategy, and legal consultations.
• Handling company formation and commercial incorporation in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Management

Legal Counsel & Head of Legal Department

January 2018 - June 2020

United Arab Aluminium Company (Saudi Binladin Group)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2018 - June 2020

• Provided legal advisory support to the General Manager and department heads on operational and strategic matters.
• Developed internal governance policies, assessed regulatory and commercial risks, and implemented proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Represented the company in disputes and negotiations with external parties, including regulators, subcontractors, clients, and external counsel.
• Drafted, reviewed, and managed contracts, legal memoranda, and litigation (commercial and labor disputes), including preparation of defense strategies and dispute resolution.

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Legal

Legal Counsel

June 2013 - December 2017

Construction Products Holding Company (Saudi Binladin Group)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2013 - December 2017

• Prepared statements of defense and managed labor and commercial cases filed against the company, including dispute resolution whenever possible.
• Provided legal advisory support to department heads on operational, contractual, and regulatory matters.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated various types of contracts, including incorporation agreements, employment contracts, procurement, construction, lease, and commercial agreements.
• Ensured proper drafting, review, interpretation, and validation of all legal and contractual documents.
• Handled labor-related issues, provided legal advice, and supported dispute resolution processes.
• Conducted internal investigations into administrative and financial violations involving employees and advised on appropriate actions.
• Monitored project progress and provided ongoing legal support to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Legal

Trainee Lawyer

January 2012 - May 2013

El Damee Alwan Law Firm, Egypt

Damanhur, Egypt

January 2012 - May 2013

• Undertook legal training and gained foundational experience in litigation practice and court procedures before Egyptian courts.
• Assisted in preparing legal documents, drafting case summaries, and supporting senior lawyers in ongoing litigation matters.
• Conducted legal research and provided basic legal support in civil and commercial cases under direct supervision.
• Participated in client meetings and attended court sessions across various courts, particularly in compensation cases, to gain practical exposure to litigation procedures and legal practice.

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Legal

Education

جامعة طنطا

May 2024

May 2024

Master's degree, قانون

Egypt

GPA (rating): Very good

GPA (rating): Very good

Alexandria University

May 2012

May 2012

Bachelor's degree, LAW

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 72%

GPA (percentage): 72%

ليسانس حقوق جامعة الاسكندرية بتقدير عام جيد دفعة 2012

Skills

Corporate Law

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

International Trade Law

Expert

Contracts

Expert

Issues Management

Expert

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to aid in properly presenting positions, arguing c

Expert

Clear understanding of international, and local statutes, and the ability to determine applicable la

Expert

Strong negotiating skills that aid in presenting positions and getting favourable terms for clients.

Expert

Strong ability to think critically and connect causal events with their effects to effectively prove

Expert

Expert in commercial law and labour law.

Expert

Legal Affairs

Expert

Legal Advice

Expert

Legal Writing

Expert

Legal Consulting

Expert

Corporate Law

Expert

Legal Research

Expert

Civil Law

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

International Trade Law

Expert

Contracts

Expert

Issues Management

Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Memberships

النقابة العامة للمحامين - جمهورية مصر العربية

محام

January 2013

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified International Employee
Harvard International Training Britain
Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

Training
ICDL
Faculty of Law, Alexandria University
Translation and Drafting Contracts in Arabic and English in the fields Commercial Contracts, Petrole
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The Strategy of managing FIDIC & FRANCHISE and BOT Contracts
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(Certificate of attendance ( secrets of Success
United Trainers Center to World lecturer Rashad A. Fakiha

Recommendations

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Mar 2014

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Hobbies and interests

القراءة , الشطرنج , الملاكمة , الشعر , الانترنت