The Egyptian Arbitration Law after Thirty Years:
A National Journey through a Comparative Lens

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Introduction

Marking the 30th anniversary of Egypt’s Arbitration Law No. 27 of 1994, this conference—“The Egyptian Arbitration Law after Thirty Years: A National Journey through a Comparative Lens”—offers a timely and in-depth reflection on the evolution, practice, and impact of the Egyptian arbitration framework. Organized by the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) in collaboration with the Ciarb Egypt Branch, the event will take place on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, at the CRCICA Auditorium in Cairo, with the support of strategic partners including IFCAI and  Francarbi.

This landmark gathering will convene prominent figures from the arbitration world—leading jurists, international arbitrators, scholars, and institutional heads—to critically examine the law’s development over the past three decades. The conference will explore how the Egyptian Arbitration Law has shaped the domestic and regional dispute resolution landscape, and how it compares with international standards and emerging practices in other jurisdictions.

With a strong comparative dimension, the sessions will offer insights into reform experiences across various legal systems, creating a platform for knowledge exchange and policy dialogue. Through expert discussions and high-level keynote interventions, the conference aims not only to assess the current state of arbitration in Egypt but also to highlight potential pathways for modernization and harmonization with global best practices.

Agenda

Registration
08:30 AM- 09:00 AM

Arrival to CRCICA and Registration

Inaugural Session
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Inaugural Session

  • Judge Mostafa El Bahabety, Deputy Minister of Justice for Arbitration and International Disputes
  • Prof. Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of CRCICA 
  • Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, President of Ciarb 
    Professor of International Arbitration, Private International Law and English Contract Law, Cairo University and Founding Partner & Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm
  • Mr. Craig Tevendale, Head of CRCICA Advisory Committee, and Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP 
Key Note Address
09:45AM - 10:15 AM

Key Note Address

  • Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, President of Ciarb
    Professor of International Arbitration, Private International Law and English Contract Law, Cairo University and Founding Partner & Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm 

"Three Decades of Modern Arbitration in Egypt: An Epic Journey through the Spatial-Temporal Continuum

Panel 1:
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel 1: Egyptian Arbitration Law in Balance

Moderator:
Mr. Hazim Rizkana, Managing Partner at Rizkana and Partners

Speakers:

Dr. Hani Sarie-Eldin, Founder & Managing Partner at Sarie-Eldin & Partners
"Draft Amendments of the Egyptian Arbitration Law" 

• Mr. Sherif El Saadani, Partner, Amereller - "Judicial and Institutional Activism: A Must in the Absence of an Updated Law"

• Dr. Haytham Ali, Partner at Ali & Co. – "Barriers to Enforcement including Article 58 (1) of the Egypt Arbitration Law"    
• Mr. Yasser Mansour, Attorney at Law and principal, Mansour Law Office – "Term of Arbitration"       

Networking Coffee Break
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Networking Coffee Break

Panel 2:
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Panel 2: Arbitration Law and Arbitration Institutions

Moderator:

Ms. Niamh Leinwather, Secretary General of the Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) 

Speakers: 
• Dr. Maria Fogdestam Agius, Westerberg & Partners, SCC Council member 
• Mr. Ahmed Husain, Chief Executive Officer, Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) 
• Mr. Vishnu Menon, International Case Counsel, Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) 
• Ms. Valeria Senatorova, Chief Executive Officer, Russian Arbitration Center RAC 
• Mr. Florian Cahn, Vice President Legal, Patents & Insurance and General Counsel of Framatome GmbH in Erlangen, Member of the board of the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS), the Corporate Counsel International Arbitration Group (CCIAG)

 

Networking Lunch
02:00PM - 03:00 PM

Networking Lunch / optional Tour of CRCICA Hearing Rooms

Panel 3:
03:00PM - 05:00PM

Panel 3: Comparative Implementation and Reforms of Arbitration Laws

Moderator:

Mr. Jean-François Tossens, Partner at Tossens Goldman Gonne

Speakers:
Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, CRCICA Advisory Committee Member and Independent Arbitrator – UAE Federal Arbitration Law of 2018, how it was implemented and Construed between 2018 and 2025  
Dr. Philippe le Boulanger, Founding Partner of Leboulanger & Associés (Paris) “French Arbitration Law: Towards a codification. A Napoleonic Syndrome?”

Dr. Kilian Bälz, Partner at Amereller RA PmbB, Berlin - "Arbitration Law Reform – the German Perspective"  
• Ms. Meriam Al-Rashid, Globally Ranked International Disputes Lawyer | Independent Arbitrator | Public International Law | International Dispute Resolution | international Human Rights | Business and Human Rights | ESG 
“Fostering Iraq’s Potential as a Stable and Sustainable Foreign Investment Friendly Jurisdiction Aligning with International Standards of ADR: The development of Iraq’s New Draft Arbitration Legislation progressing Economic Growth for the Republic of Iraq while ensuring Foreign Investor Confidence.”

 

Closing Remarks
05:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Registration Fees

Registration

Registration Closed

Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

We are delighted to invite EAD Sponsors, strategic partners and supporting law firms, financial institutions, arbitral institutions, and other stakeholders to support the conference through sponsorship opportunities. This prestigious one-day Conference is expected to be a remarkable success, offering a unique platform bringing together leading Egyptian and international professionals.