Mohamed Shehab Elmasry, Head of Legal Department

Mohamed Shehab Elmasry

Head of Legal Department

Dubai executive counsel.

Location
Egypt - Alexandria
Education
Doctorate, Law
Experience
16 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 8 Months

Head of Legal Department at Dubai executive counsel.
  • August 2008 to January 2016

 Drafted and regulated the governing laws of committees such as procurements, Board of Directors assigned as a member.
 Monitor contracts for compliance with other government sectors like DED, CID.
 Checked all the legality of the incoming contracts, prepare and draft contracts, Memorandum of understanding, and make the suitable amendments.
 Send explanatory notes of the new laws and regulations to the different departments.
 Support decision-Maker to write the official correspondence in legal formulates.
 Guarded & guide heads of departments from any legal risks.
 Guarantee the welfare and interest of Dubai Executive counsel by preparing and modifying all the contracts signed with external entities to suit Dubai Executive counsel welfare and stay on the safe side, in addition to assisting in the issuance of any new rules and regulations.
 Developed and managed the strategic contracts and methodologies to ensure operational excellence and develop plans for continuous improvement.
 Managed contracts renewals, terminations, modifications, reviews and any other obligation in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by the entity.
 Provided strategy legal advices for the departments in all matters and issues that need to be clarified.
 Checked all the legality of the incoming contracts, prepare and draft contracts, letters of intent, board resolution for Dubai Executive counsel and its agencies.
 Communicate with internal and external contact persons to resolve any rising issue in terms of licensing any academic institution, contracting with suppliers.
 Worked and coordinated with the affiliates and subsidiaries and solved H.R and employees cases.
 Assisted Dubai executive council in the drafting of new rules and regulations, and maintain the archive for all the rules and regulations, legal correspondences, and all the contracts signed with other parties.
 Worked as an arbitrator between government Procurements and outside suppliers.
 Updated and maintained the procurement database to ensure accurate information is available.
 Take corrective action in case of discrepancy.
 Analyzed applicable laws, and contact with other of regulatory Authority across G.C.C
 Provided legal advice and Supports subsidiaries relationship with other government institutions drafting major contracts for the whole government of U.A.E including major project agreements and credit agreements and ensuring their legal soundness.
 Works as an arbitrator between developers and investors at the major project of G.C.C.
 Advising real-estate customers and investors who complain from delays in projects delivery and solve suitable mediation between the contractors and investors.
 Acting as a legal consultant & arbitrator of the royal family of Dubai.
 Ensuring the application of law for investors companies and searching for innovative legal solutions to meet the economic crisis.
 Administering and following up on lawsuits about the Emirates holding Companies in coordination with concerned bodies while representing in litigation and legal proceedings.
 Communicating closely with other governmental offices and emphasis on civil law.

Legal Manager at Zelan Holding Engineering "part from ALI & sons group AUJ
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2006 to September 2008

A public listed multinational company located in Kuala Lumpur, they are involved in
contracting, real estate development and turnkey projects, where my responsibilities are:
 Drafted, negotiated, reviewed contracts, such as FIDIC and M.O.U’s, J.V’s, between the company and other
consortium members and Architects, Project Consultants as well as customers and investors.
 Monitored and tracked legal and finance progress in U.A.E and Gulf region; analyzed and updated information to
H.O.D to report it to shareholders.
 Resolved legal problems and provided practical solution to businesses in U.A.E and the Gulf region.
 Negotiated risk assessments and contractual obligations and provided advice to the Chief Executive Officer and
H.O.D on claims and dispute strategies.
 Ensured compliance with RERA, Broker Licensing, Economic department and other authorities.
 Provided legal advice on potential contractual disputes and claims during contract execution to minimize any
potential risk of litigation.
 Represented the company in front of banks and negotiated for commercial deals with third parties.
 Signed legal correspondences to government offices and issued the necessary approvals.
 Coordinating with external legal advisers and other law firms as needed.
 Solved different cases with municipality, rental committee, chamber of commerce.

Legal Consultant at Dubai Islamic Bank,
  • United Arab Emirates
  • June 1999 to December 2005

 Reviewed application of Islamic law procedure at the Islamic branch and provided legal advice on banking
according to Islamic law.
 Planned and drafted various contracts of Islamic business products.
 Represented the bank at commercial court, police officers, following up execution of judgments.
 Analyzed the probable outcomes of cases, and summarized it to judges and juries.
 Provided advice about employment matters, guarantee and indemnity work for companies.
 Involved in titles management schemes; liaised with Department of Natural Resources.
 Independently liaised with external lawyers for basic follow up of legal correspondence and monitoring of relevant
litigation court deadlines and kept senior lawyers updated on the same.
 Periodically reviewed the bank’s legal documentation and forms to ensure compliance with legal requirements and
maximum protection of the bank’s assets.
 Managed all mainland conveyance matters and files; examined company constitutions as well as conducted land
searches, finance matters with banks and clients.
 Address defaulting customers on repayment of credit cards and loans installments.

Education

Doctorate, Law
  • at Alexandria UniversityAlexandria University
  • October 2000
Bachelor's degree, Law
  • at Alexandria UniversityAlexandria University
  • October 1997

Specialties & Skills

Business Tax
Risk Management Consulting
Real Estate Disputes
International Law
BANKING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DOCUMENTATION
FINANCE
LITIGATION

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

Dubai International Financial Center
  • real-estate expert
  • January 2009
Riyadh chamber of commerce
  • chamber of commerce arbitration center
  • February 2007

Training and Certifications

 Arbitrating at Islamic financial industry (Training)
Training Institute:
Dubai Judaical institute
Date Attended:
June 2015
Duration:
24 hours

Hobbies

  • reading
    Author of (trading contract formulates and legal negotiation) published 2011