Dr. Bassam El-Awdn

Co-Founder & Attorney

Dr. Bassam El-Awdn is the co-founder of El-Awdn Law Firm & Legal Consultancy and a distinguished expert in international commercial law, cross-border disputes, arbitration, and high-value corporate transactions. With a Doctorate in International Commercial Law and an extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed research published in leading academic journals, he is widely recognized as one of the region’s prominent legal minds shaping the evolving landscape of international trade and digital regulation.

Dr. El-Awdn has authored several authoritative works, including:
E-Commerce under International Commercial Law
International Efforts to Regulate the Legal Protection of Generative Artificial Intelligence

These publications have become core references for practitioners, academics, and policymakers navigating the complexities of digital commerce, AI regulation, and transnational commercial frameworks.

Professional Expertise & Cross-Border Legal Practice

Throughout his career, Dr. El-Awdn has advised major corporations in Egypt and the UAE, providing strategic counsel in:

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Corporate structuring and reorganization
• Commercial and regulatory compliance
• International commercial transactions
• High-stakes arbitration and dispute resolution

He has played a central role in leading and strategizing complex disputes across both jurisdictions, including major cases in the UAE that have collectively exceeded AED 1 billion in value over the last five years. His unique ability to combine legal scholarship with real-world commercial insight enables him to deliver solutions that are academically robust, commercially sound, and legally defensible.

Arbitration Expertise Across Egypt and the UAE

Dr. El-Awdn possesses extensive hands-on experience before the region’s most prominent arbitration institutions, including:

• Cairo Arbitration Centers
• Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA)
• Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
• DIFC Courts
• DIFC-LCIA (Legacy Matters)
• Rental Disputes Centre (RDC)
• Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC)
• ADGM Courts (Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts)
• Abu Dhabi Construction Disputes Centre (ADCCC)

His familiarity with the procedural frameworks, institutional rules, and strategic nuances of these centers allows him to craft highly effective arbitration strategies tailored to each forum.

Litigation Experience Across Both Jurisdictions

Dr. El-Awdn has deep litigation experience before a wide range of courts in Egypt and the UAE, including:

• Civil and commercial courts
• Economic and specialized courts
• Appeals courts
• DIFC Courts (Dubai)
• ADGM Courts (Abu Dhabi)

This dual-jurisdiction experience provides him with a comprehensive understanding of judicial systems, procedural dynamics, and enforcement mechanisms across both countries.

Expertise in UAE Financial Markets

Dr. El-Awdn also has advanced knowledge of UAE capital market regulations, including:

• Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) frameworks
• Listing and trading rules
• Fund structures and investment regulations
• Corporate governance for listed companies
• Financial compliance and due diligence

This expertise enables him to advise clients on high-value financial matters with precision and strategic clarity.

Academic & Professional Memberships

• Fellow, Scientific Association for Tax Legislation
• Member, Egyptian Society of International Law
• Member, Egyptian Society for Political Economy, Statistics & Legislation

Professional Vision

Dr. El-Awdn’s philosophy is built on integrating: legal scholarship + practical litigation mastery + commercial insight + cross-border strategic thinking.

His vision is to deliver a modern legal practice capable of:

• Protecting investor interests
• Navigating high-value disputes
• Leading sophisticated arbitration cases
• Supporting corporate transformations
• Anticipating regulatory developments in digital and AI-driven markets

He continues to position El-Awdn Law Firm & Legal Consultancy as a trusted partner for businesses operating across Egypt, the UAE, and the broader region.