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Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy is pleased to share the publication of its latest article, “Egypt: arbitration framework evolves with landmark 2025 court rulings and new sector-specific reforms.”

Authored by F. John Matouk and Dr. Amr Abbas, the article provides an overview of Egypt’s arbitration framework and examines the key legal and judicial developments shaping the arbitration landscape in 2025.

The article highlights a number of important principles emerging from recent court decisions, including those relating to the scope and interpretation of arbitration agreements; the limits of arbitral tribunals’ discretion; and the duty of arbitrators to maintain independence and disclose potential conflicts. It also addresses the role of public policy in annulment and enforcement proceedings.

In addition, the article explores recent legislative developments, including the establishment of a new sports arbitration framework and evolving rules governing the arbitrability of labour disputes. Together, these developments reflect an increasingly sophisticated arbitration framework in Egypt, supported by consistent judicial oversight and a pro-arbitration approach.

These trends further reinforce Egypt’s position as a leading arbitration hub in the region, offering both legal certainty and procedural flexibility for domestic and international disputes.

Read the full article on our website:https://matoukbassiouny.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Matouk-Bassiouny-Publications-Global-Arbitration-Review-Lexology-%E2%80%93-2026-%E2%80%93-Arbitration-Developments-%E2%80%93-Egypt.pdf

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We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, in collaboration with the legal department of Juhayna Food Industries, has successfully obtained a significant court ruling in favor of the company. The judgment establishes an important and modern judicial precedent concerning the application of conflict of interest rules for listed companies, integrating both the provisions of the Egyptian Companies Law and the listing and delisting regulations of the Egyptian Exchange.

The court upheld the validity of Juhayna’s decision to exclude a candidate from running for membership on its Board of Directors, on the grounds that the candidate was engaged in a competing business activity without obtaining prior authorization from the company’s General Assembly—even where such activity predated the candidate’s nomination.

Amr Ehab, Partner in our Litigation Department, commented that this ruling represents a significant judicial precedent for companies listed on the Egyptian Exchange. He further noted that the judgment highlights the efficiency of the Economic Court in resolving investor-related disputes under Egyptian corporate law, with the case being adjudicated in less than five months from the filing date.

The case was handled by Amr Ehab (Partner), alongside Nora Rabie (Senior Associate), under the supervision of Mohamed Abdel Fattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets) at Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy.

We are proud to have supported Juhayna Food Industries in securing this landmark judgment and to have contributed to establishing a key precedent in the Egyptian legal landscape.

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