Mahmoud Hazzaa

Advise local and international clients across multiple industries on corporate, labor, and commercial matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, with a focus on software/IT contracts, real estate development, shareholders' agreements, services, and franchise arrangements.
Advise clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and electronic crimes compliance under Egyptian law, including regulatory alignment, policy drafting, and incident response frameworks.
Lead training and mentorship programs for interns and junior associates, supporting the development of firm-wide drafting and advisory standards.
Advised on a confidential cross-border joint venture for a large-scale mixed-use development project with an investment value exceeding USD 1.5 billion, including structuring of special purpose vehicles, development agreements, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Represent a leading real estate developer in matters concerning board composition, land possession, and stakeholder coordination for a premium residential compound in New Cairo.
Provide ongoing counsel to an intergovernmental organization on its Egypt-based operations, covering government relations, management restructuring, employment and labor matters, and general regulatory compliance.
Act for a European-based industrial group on Egypt-related corporate matters, including local compliance, supply distribution contracts, employment disputes, and support with licensing authorities.

Co-founded a mobile-first legal technology platform designed to automate repetitive legal tasks and streamline client intake.
Developed a chatbot interface with document generation and task delegation features, later expanding into a marketplace connecting clients with a network of vetted lawyers.
Automated legal templates using a combination of open-source and proprietary software to scale service delivery.
Managed seed funding round with angel investors, including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial projections.
Navigated early-stage product development and market entry, gaining practical insight into scaling legal services through technology.

Managed legal affairs for a group active in logistics, medical appliances, and pharmaceutical distribution.
Coordinated negotiations and provided counsel on agreements with major multinational corporations,
including 3M, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, and Pfizer.
Supported cross-border compliance and contractual risk management across regional operations.

Southern Sudanese Referendum | Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

Conducted training for referendum center staff on voter registration, complaint handling, and electoral procedures; led community outreach with Sudanese community-based organizations in Egypt; negotiated facility leases and coordinated insurance coverage for referendum operations.

Libyan Electoral Support Project | 2014
Provided advisory support for electoral preparation activities based in Cairo and Alexandria, including staff training on procedural compliance, community liaison with Libyan diaspora groups, and coordination of operational logistics.

Supported representation of a major global cement producer in a takeover dispute before the Egyptian
Financial Supervisory Authority involving cross-border transactions valued at approximately USD 9 billion.
Assisted in defending an international auditing firm against professional liability claims arising from a multi
million-dollar loan default. (Confidential matters)

Acted as corporate counsel to DP World Sokhna on corporate and labor matters following the acquisition of
a local port management company.
Assisted international counsel on major financings, including a US$1.6 billion syndicated loan and a
US$168 million satellite manufacturing and launch financing.
Conducted legal due diligence for Macquarie Bank Limited on Egypts only commercial gold mining project
(Sukari Gold Project).
Managed client communications, contract drafting, and commercial negotiations.

Provided legal representation and documentation support to refugees and asylum seekers before Egyptian
courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, and UNHCR procedures.
Contributed to the establishment and development of AMERAs Legal Protection unit, including direct
casework on human trafficking, detention, and protection matters.
Secured the release of human trafficking victims through coordinated legal advocacy and liaison with
Egyptian authorities.
Designed and delivered training programs for NGOs and community partners on anti-trafficking legislation,
refugee law, and UNHCR policy frameworks.
Conducted community outreach and information sessions for asylum seekers on international protection
standards and procedural rights.

Supported senior counsel in high-value commercial arbitration matters, including a US$200 million oil and
gas concession dispute and a multi-contract supply claim involving a French industrial group.
Conducted legal research, bilingual translation, and case preparation.