ABOUT ME

A highly skilled bilingual Senior

Legal Consultant, adept at

managing a wide range of cases

spanning various legal aspects.

I have acquired substantial

expertise in my specific areas

of specialization*, which stems

from my involvement in

numerous diverse multi-

million Dollar cases. This

wealth of experience has been

cultivated over the course of

more than two decades,

primarily within the Middle

East and North Africa ("MENA")

region.

* Areas of Specialization:

General Litigation “civil,

commercial, criminal,

contracting/construction “non-

FIDIC”, corporate, banking,

rental, real estate, insurance, and

labor”; and

Alternative Dispute Resolution

(“ADR”) “negotiation,

conciliation, mediation, and

bilingual arbitration”.

EDUCATION

Faculty of Law "English Section",

Cairo University / Cairo, Egypt

/ 2003

Grade: Good.

LANGUAGES

ARABIC

ENGLISH

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dubai, UAE

Sep 2019 - Present

As the Head of the Litigation Department, I oversee, evaluate, and actively engage in both consensual and adjudicative proceedings, encompassing:

a. Scrutinizing a variety of bilingual contracts and agreements to identify any potential risks and subsequently, formulating appropriate mitigation strategies and

implementing them, as needed;

b. Providing legal counsel to local, international and multinational clientele regarding their legal standing and potential dispute resolution options across a broad spectrum of legal issues. This includes representing their interests by liaising with third parties involved in disputes to negotiate the terms of potential settlements, with the aim of achieving an amicable resolution;

c. In cases where disputes advance to a formal dispute resolution process, I offer guidance to clients on the appropriate course of action and compile the necessary evidence to reinforce and bolster their legal position; d. If a dispute escalates to litigation, I facilitate the process by transferring the case file to one of the competent law firms with which our management has a longstanding

relationship. I then obtain a fee estimate from such law firm for handling the said dispute. Once our client(s) approve the quote, I provide comprehensive written instructions to the law firm, maintain communication and coordination with them, and monitor the progress of the case. This involves attending virtual and/or physical meetings with the law firm and our clients or their representatives to stay informed about the case's status, offering our insights, and keeping our clients updated on developments;

e. Collaborating with the aforementioned law firms to help prepare and/or review draft statements and memoranda intended for submission to federal and local courts of first instance, appeal, and cassation. This includes a diverse caseload encompassing criminal, civil, commercial, labor, real estate, rental, construction (“non-FIDIC”), corporate, and banking litigation;

f. In the event that a dispute enters the arbitration phase

"DIAC and ADCCAC", I am responsible for drafting bilingual requests for arbitration, memos, rejoinders, and any other necessary submissions;

g. Acting as the firm's representative in all preliminary procedural meetings and hearings;

h. In a broader scope, serving as the clients' representative in all arbitration cases and expert meetings; and

i. Following the resolution of a dispute or the issuance of a court judgment or arbitral award, collaborating with the relevant law firms to facilitate the enforcement of the settlement agreement or judgment/award.

LL.B

TRENCH &

ASSOCIATES DMCC

("T&A")

Head of Litigation

SHERIF

M. ELKHATIB

SUPREME ATTORNEY AT LAW

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

+971-******-***

ad2ubn@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

MICROSOFT OFFICE

INTERNET

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/e

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LinkedIn:

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of birth

26 July, 1982

Nationality

Egyptian

Visa status

Golden Visa

Marital status

Married

PLACE OF BIRTH

Salmiya, Kuwait.

DRIVING LICENSE

Dubai, UAE

May 2012 - Aug 2019

As the Head of the Dispute Resolution Department, my role entailed the following responsibilities:

a. Supervising and providing support for the team's daily operations;

b. Offering guidance to the team and providing advice and assistance as required;

c. Compiling and delivering monthly reports to the CEO regarding the development of team members and the status of their ongoing projects;

d. Furnishing comprehensive bilingual legal advice, consultations, and opinions, in both written and verbal forms, to diverse clientele comprising local, international, and multinational entities and individuals, in respect of a broad spectrum of legal issues;

e. Drafting statements of claims, appeals, cassations, and all essential memoranda for submission to the courts of first instance, appeal, and cassation in a variety of legal cases, including civil, commercial, criminal, construction (“non- FIDIC”), corporate, banking, rental, real estate, insurance, and labor lawsuits;

f. Examining and overseeing the bilingual submissions in all arbitration cases "DIAC and ADCCAC";

g. Drafting bilingual requests for arbitration, memos, rejoinders, and other necessary submissions in the majority of arbitration cases; and

h. Participating in meetings and conferences with clients and/or their representatives, as necessary, and providing updates on the status of their cases.

Additionally, I was responsible for:

i. Drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating a wide array of bilingual general and commercial contracts and agreements, encompassing, inter alia, Murabaha and Mudarabah, Managed Care (Physician), Events Consultancy, Escrow, Pre/Post-Nuptial, Broadcasting, Digital Services, Medical Tourism, Retainer for Immigration Consultancy Services, Quality, Patent License, Property Development, Trademark License, Attestation Service, Exclusive Brokerage, International Distribution, Selling Agency, Investment Management, Exclusive Master Distribution,

Introduction/Consulting, Put Option, Transfer, Securities Trading, Securities Trading Account Opening, Consultancy Engineering Services, Exclusive Commercial Agency, Life and Health Insurance Policies, and Deeds of Trust “in addition to the ones listed below”; and

j. Conducting training sessions and providing ongoing guidance to all interns who join the group for internships, in a bilingual capacity.

ElMohandseen, Giza-

Egypt

Apr 2010 - May 2012

Following my registration as an Appellate Attorney at Law, I was subsequently promoted to the position of Senior Partner. In that capacity, my role encompassed the following responsibilities:

a. Drafting statements of claims, appeals, cassations, and all the necessary memoranda to be presented before the courts of first instance, appeal, and cassation in a wide range of legal cases. That included civil, commercial, criminal, construction (“non-FIDIC”), corporate, banking, rental, real estate, insurance, and labor litigation and/or arbitration. b. Representing clients at hearings before the courts of first instance, appeal, and the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (“CRCICA”);

c. Providing comprehensive legal advice, consultations, and UAE

AL WASL

INTERNATIONAL

GROUP ("AWIG") -

ADVOCATES &

LEGAL

CONSULTANTS

Head of Dispute Resolution

ELKHATIB & CO -

ATTORNEYS AT

LAW "THE FAMILY'S

FIRM"

Senior Partner - Attorney at Law "Appeal"

opinions, both verbally and in writing, to local and international clients, addressing a broad spectrum of legal matters, in a bilingual capacity; and

d. Preparing, evaluating, and negotiating a variety of bilingual general and commercial contracts and agreements,

including, but not limited to, Events Sponsorship, Event Services (including Event Organization), Investment, Agency, Franchise, Contracting and Subcontracting, Fuel Supply, Legal Services/Retainer, Consignment, and Employment “in addition to those listed below”.

ElMohandseen, Giza-

Egypt

Jun 2003 - Apr 2010

Upon graduation and subsequent to my Bar registration, I joined the family's firm, where I assumed the following responsibilities:

a. Drafting statements of claims and appeals, along with all necessary memoranda for submission before both the courts of first instance and appeal in a variety of legal cases. Those cases encompassed civil, commercial, criminal, corporate, banking, rental, and labor litigation and/or arbitration; b. Appearing at relevant hearings before both the courts of first instance and the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (“CRCICA”);

c. Providing local clients with essential bilingual legal advice, consultations, and opinions regarding employment and rental issues, offering both verbal and written guidance; and d. Preparing and examining a wide array of bilingual general and commercial contracts and agreements, including, without limitation, Shareholders, Sale and Purchase, Memoranda of Understanding, Memorandums of

Association, Side Agreements, Tenancy/Lease, Joint Venture, Partnership, Sale Deeds, Settlement, Non-Disclosure, Non- Circumvention, Asset Purchase, Joint/Mutual Cooperation, and Sworn Affidavits.

BAR ADMISSIONS & MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Courts

“Legal Practitioner” - with Full Rights

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”)

“Associate Member”

The Government of Dubai- Legal Affairs Department (“LAD”)

“Legal Consultant” - Unrestricted Membership

The American Bar Association (“ABA”)- Senior Lawyers Division- Sections of Litigation & Dispute Resolution

“International Law Associate”

The International Bar Association (“IBA”)-

ELKHATIB & CO -

ATTORNEYS AT

LAW "THE FAMILY'S

FIRM"

Partner - Attorney at Law

2012

2012

2012

2011

2011

Senior Lawyers Committee- Sections of Litigation,

Arbitration, Dispute Resolution & Mediation

“Solicitor”

The Cairo Regional Centre for

International Commercial Arbitration (“CRCICA”)

“Member”

The Arab Lawyers Union (“ALU”)

“Member”

The Egyptian Bar Association (“EBA”)

“Supreme Lawyer”

COURSES

Mar 2016

Jul 2015

Aug 2014

Jun 2014

May 2009

May 2007

2003

2003

2003

DUBAI

INTERNATIONAL

ARBITRATION CENTRE

(“DIAC”), DUBAI- UAE

Second Interactive Workshop- DIAC 40- Young

Practitioners Group

DIFC COURTS, IN

COLLABORATION

WITH THOMSON

REUTERS, DUBAI- UAE

Training Course in DIFC Courts’ Procedures

DUBAI JUDICIAL

INSTITUTE (“DJI”),

DUBAI- UAE

Training Course about the right of the Injured in the Insurance Contract

DUBAI JUDICIAL

INSTITUTE (“DJI”),

DUBAI- UAE

Training Course about Governmental Departments’

Contracts & how to control them

LEGAL

CONSULTATIONS,

RESEARCHES &

TRAINING CENTER,

FACULTY OF LAW,

CAIRO UNIVERSITY-

EGYPT

Advanced Training Course in Arbitration

THE MINISTRY OF

FOREIGN AFFAIRS,

UNITED NATIONS

DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMME

(“UNDP”), PROJECT OF

SUPPORTING

ABILITIES IN THE

FIELD OF HUMAN

RIGHTS, CAIRO-

EGYPT

Special Training Course in the Field of Human Rights

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