Senior Legal Counsel
Attijariwafa Bank
Egypt
Senior legal professional and Egyptian Bar-certified Cassation Lawyer with 20+ years of comprehensive experience in Corporate Law, Banking, and Regulatory Compliance. I specialise in transforming the legal function from a risk barrier into a strategic growth accelerator, ensuring robust protection in fast-moving, multi-jurisdictional settings.
Core Expertise & Impact:
Compliance & Governance: Expert in establishing high-stakes Corporate Governance frameworks. Specialised in Banking Law & CBE Regulations, leading complex regulatory risk assessments.
Contracts & M&A: Master of Contract Lifecycle Management. Proficient in negotiating high-value commercial contracts, M&A advisory, and corporate restructuring.
Dispute Resolution: Specialist in Litigation Coordination. Successfully recovered substantial corporate/banking receivables and led 30+ successful arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Strategic Leadership: Skilled in aligning legal workflows with business objectives, developing standard templates and policies that enhance operational efficiency.
Professional Philosophy:
I believe in “Risk Mitigation through Strategic Alignment” – providing practical, business-oriented solutions that identify material risks while supporting corporate expansion and stability.