Ahmed Barakat

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

Construction & Real Estate

Taxation

Insurance

White Collar Crime

Career

Ahmed Barakat serves as the Managing Partner of ASAR , where he leads the firm's preeminent Litigation and Arbitration practice. With almost four decades of experience, Ahmed specializes in commercial litigation and arbitration across diverse sectors such as construction, agency, tax, insurance, banking, white collar crimes and contractual disputes. His proficiency extends to advising clients on corporate and government procurement matters, showcasing a multifaceted skill set.

Dual-qualified in both Egypt and New York, Ahmed brings a global perspective to his practice. He has earned a stellar reputation for his adept handling of high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes, consistently delivering favorable outcomes for his clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Ahmed's consistent dedication to excellence and proven record of success establish him as a highly regarded advisor and formidable advocate within the legal profession.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the New York Bar (USA)

Admitted to the Egypt Bar Association

Languages Spoken

English and Arabic

Experience

Arbitral proceedings advice: Providing strategic advice and guidance throughout arbitral proceedings.

London Courts case: Currently engaged in a significant case at the London Courts, addressing a multi-million-dollar corruption claim.

Multi-million KWD compensation claim: Representing a prominent motor company in Kuwait Courts, seeking multi-million KWD compensation following the termination of an agency agreement.

Tax disputes: Advocating for a multinational company in several high-value tax disputes related to a major industrial complex in Kuwait.

Construction dispute: Successfully represented an international engineering firm in a multi-million KWD construction dispute against a leading Kuwaiti petroleum company. This dispute pertained to the refurbishment of an oil refinery.

Education