We are proud to share that Karim A. Youssef and Paul Neufeld of Youssef + Partners have authored a key chapter in Global Arbitration Review’s (GAR) newly launched guide:
“The Guide to High Net Worth Clients and Arbitration” – First Edition.
In a three-part series focusing on the intersection of private wealth and international arbitration, Youssef and Neufeld’s contribution provides a comprehensive overview of private wealth disputes in the Middle East and Africa—a rapidly evolving area in the global arbitration practice.
A Regional Overview Rooted in Legal Complexity
The article delves into local jurisdictional frameworks, including the intricate interaction between civil law, common law, and religious laws, particularly Shariah principles. The authors explore how these diverse legal systems shape the enforcement, arbitrability, and resolution of wealth-related disputes in the:
- United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
- Arab Republic of Egypt (ARE).
- Federal Republic of Nigeria (NGA).
- other key African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions.
This analysis is crucial as the region witnesses exponential growth in private wealth, fueled by family-owned conglomerates, sovereign wealth funds, and a surge in generational wealth transfers.
Why It Matters for High-Net-Worth Individuals and Advisors
With the increasing global footprint of Middle Eastern and African wealth holders, cross-border private wealth disputes—particularly those involving family businesses, inheritance, trusts, and shareholder structures—are becoming more complex and internationalized.
Youssef and Neufeld’s chapter emphasizes the growing role of international arbitration as a preferred mechanism for resolving such disputes due to:
- Confidentiality and privacy considerations
- Enforceability of arbitral awards across jurisdictions
- Flexibility in accommodating both civil and religious norms
- Rising institutional readiness (e.g., DIFC-LCIA, CRCICA, SCCA)
A Cairo Perspective with Global Reach
As a top arbitration law firm in Egypt, Youssef + Partners continues to shape discourse in emerging arbitration trends. Contributing to this inaugural GAR guide underscores our subject matter expertise in navigating private wealth and cross-border disputes—areas increasingly relevant to family offices, private clients, and corporate counsel across the region.
We invite you to read the full article and explore how the convergence of private wealth and arbitration is transforming dispute resolution in Africa and the Middle East.
Access the full GAR article here
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