Disputes & Sensitive Matters

Economic Courts: Civil, Misdemeanour, and Felony Matters

Representation in business-related disputes and offences before the Economic Courts, with strategic handling of evidence, jurisdiction, and appeals.


We act for businesses and business-connected individuals when a matter requires disciplined representation before the Economic Courts and a balanced reading of procedural and commercial impact.

The practical value of this service

  1. Early visibility on the strongest court route
  2. Better organisation of the case file and evidence
  3. Clearer protection of the client’s position before the court and opponent

Typical scope of work

  1. Commercial disputes between companies or between companies and their clients, contracts, shareholder agreements, and commercial deals
  2. Capital markets and securities matters before the FRA
  3. Bankruptcy and corporate-restructuring proceedings
  4. Disputes arising under the Telecommunications Regulation Law
  5. Competition and anti-monopoly disputes
  6. Central Bank, banking-sector, and currency-law disputes
  7. Aviation-law disputes (cargo and passenger transport)
  8. Consumer-protection disputes
  9. Special Economic Zones Law disputes
  10. Investment-Law disputes
  11. IT-crime disputes (cybercrime offences)
  12. Traffic-accident compensation claims against insurers
  13. Economic and financial misdemeanour/felony matters where the court has jurisdiction
  14. Preparing legal and technical files, filing claims, and defending them
  15. Representation before the Preparation and Mediation Committee up to amicable settlement
  16. Appeals and post-judgment enforcement

Who we advise

  • Businesses, boards, and executives
  • Shareholders or partners in economically significant disputes
  • Banks, insurers, and financial institutions
  • Parties that need Egyptian local counsel before the Economic Courts

How we handle this kind of work

  1. IBuilding the file around evidence, jurisdiction, and the commercial objective
  2. IIReading how procedure affects negotiation, reputation, and enforcement
  3. IIIKeeping management clearly informed on stages and options

What you can do on your own before any consultation

These are practical steps for anyone facing a matter of this type — whether they end up working with the firm or not. The goal is that you start prepared, and that any counsel you engage later costs you less.

  1. Define the outcome in one sentenceWrite down the result you actually want. "I want to incorporate a joint-stock company" or "I want to challenge a licence-refusal decision." Clarity from day one saves enormous time later.
  2. Gather the core documentsEvery legal matter starts with paperwork: national ID, commercial register, tax card, notarised powers of attorney, and any prior correspondence with the relevant authority.
  3. Identify the deadlines in playMost legal decisions carry a strict appeal window. Fifteen days for administrative grievances, sixty days for appeals, and so on. Check the date on every decision you've received.
  4. Know the other partiesWhich authority, company, or individual is on the other side — and in what legal capacity? The answer shapes jurisdiction and strategy.
  5. Write down what you've already triedHave you corresponded with the authority? Filed a prior request? Met another adviser? This information determines the right starting point.
  6. Form a rough sense of cost and timelineA good counsel lays out expected cost and stages at the first meeting. Ask about both before you commit.

Questions we're often asked

  • Do I need a lawyer for this type of matter?
    Not every matter needs one. Simple files with a clear government form you can handle yourself. But anything that affects investment, carries strict deadlines, requires contract drafting, or challenges a decision is worth a counsel.
  • What should I prepare before the first consultation?
    A two-paragraph written summary of the facts, copies of the core documents, and any prior decisions or correspondence. This shortens consultation time and sharpens the legal view.
  • How long do these proceedings typically take?
    Timeline varies considerably by matter type and authority involved. The first consultation gives a realistic estimate based on your specific facts.
  • How are law firms billed for this kind of work?
    Most common: a fixed fee per stage, hourly for open-ended engagements, or a percentage of transaction value for commercial matters. The structure is agreed at the start of the engagement.

Official authorities and references

Anyone dealing with this type of matter should know the official authorities involved. These are direct links to government portals — useful whether you work with us or not.

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