We are pleased to announce Paul Neufeld has joined Youssef + Partners as a Partner specializing in International Arbitration and Litigation practice. Paul’s arrival marks another important milestone in the continued growth of our firm and further strengthens our position as a leader in international arbitration across the Middle East and beyond.
Since our establishment in 2016, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in commercial and treaty arbitration, with a strong focus on handling complex, cross-border disputes. Paul’s extensive experience and expertise, particularly in high-stakes arbitration matters, will contribute to our ability to deliver top-tier legal services to our clients in this field.
Paul Neufeld Joins Youssef & Partners: Enhancing Arbitration Expertise
Paul ((https://www.sfu.ca/education/faculty-profiles/pneufeld.html)) joins us from the esteemed US law firm Locke Lord, where he worked since 2018 and practiced as Partner in their international arbitration and litigation in their Houston and London offices. He is an experienced arbitration practitioner and litigator, having regularly advised multinational companies on an extensive range of disputes, particularly in the energy and construction and infrastructure sectors. He has played a lead role in multiple arbitration cases governed by civil, common, shariah or public international law.
Experience highlights: Paul’s practice focuses on the US and the UK. He represented litigation clients in multiple jurisdictions, including in U.S., English, and DIFC courts. He handled arbitration cases under all major arbitration rules (ICC, LCIA, ICDR, SCC, DIAC, ICSID, and UNCITRAL) in both commercial and treaty arbitration. In addition to his legal practice, Paul is an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center. Explore Youssef Partners’ recent accolades in the MENA region to see how we maintain our leading role in arbitration and continue to set industry standards.
Youssef + Partners has embraced a cosmopolitan ethos, driven by a diverse, talented team and a broad range of international cases. As our founder, Karim A. Youssef, stated during the firm’s launch, “The firm is cosmopolitan in terms of its team, its culture, and its caseload.” Paul’s addition is a testament to this vision as we continue to attract top legal talent from around the globe. Discover how we continue to innovate and lead in the MENA arbitration landscape, shaping the future of international dispute resolution.
Commenting on the expansion of the team, Karim said, “Paul has an outstanding reputation in the field of international arbitration, and I am excited to welcome him to our expanding team. Paul’s hire comes at a time where we enter the next phase of the firm’s growth, which coincides with the firm’s 8th anniversary and as we continue to strengthen our practice across the Middle East and globally.”
“I am thrilled to join Youssef + Partners at such an exciting time in the firm’s growth. The firm’s international culture, and distinctive outlook, combined with its track record of handling some of the most significant arbitration cases in the region, has allowed the firm to build a formidable international practice in less than a decade. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the firm and working alongside a talented and respected team.” – Paul Neufeld