Regional leaders in dispute resolution

As Egypt’s premier arbitration practice and one of MENA’s leaders in dispute resolution, we offer our clients cutting-edge strategic services and superior results.
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We Win.

We have a remarkable track record of victories in some of the region's most complex and largest international arbitrations. We work to win, and our unmatched success rate reflects this.

Youssef & Partners is now Youssef + Partners.

Our philosophy is simple – It’s about YOU! Our evolution from Youssef & Partners to Youssef + Partners emphasizes this focus. It’s about putting YOU at the center of everything we do, whether YOU are a client, partner, or member of our Y+P family.
You+Us is a winning formula. We foster and maintain strong, long-lasting, and meaningful partnerships. We provide game-changing strategies and significant added value. We create superior results. We win for you. That is the Y+P edge.
We think of our services as cosmopolitan bridge-building: state-of-the-art lawyering and counsel services at global standards, combined with the unique knowledge of how business is done in Egypt and the region.
Karim A. Youssef
Forbes Middle East, 2021
Many of our core clients are similar to us in many ways, and we understand not only their business needs and industry specificities but also their spirit, DNA, or what they are made of.
Karim A. Youssef
Forbes Middle East, 2021
Disrupting status quo is one principle that has seen Youssef & Partners sail past the competition.
Karim A. Youssef
Milestone, 2018
We let clients focus on doing their business and take the stress of fights, which is a part of business life.
Karim A. Youssef
Arab Finance, 2022
Our most significant milestones were expanding the sphere of our influence and leadership to the MENA region and beyond, and leading diversity in the MENA region. That is what sets us apart.
Karim A. Youssef
Arab Finance, 2022
This regional influence that we exercise translates into a single focus point: client results.
Karim A. Youssef
Forbes Middle East, 2021

Our + to You

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Clients come to us because WE WIN. We turn the odds around. “We let clients focus on doing their business and take away the stress of fights, which is a part of business life. ... that is the ultimate client high. CEOs go about business as usual, while the big fight on the side is muted, leaving the business unaffected and ending on a better high: a good outcome. The other thing is that traditional law bills time. We bill value." Karim A. Youssef, Arab Finance, 2022
Our dispute resolution practice routinely handles some of the region’s most complex and significant cases. “With expertise in international law, [Karim] frequently represents clients in multibillion-dollar arbitrations seated around the world.” Chambers Global Guide, 2022. We have unparalleled knowledge of local and regional regulatory frameworks and business practices.
Creating a winning formula and executing a recipe for success is what we do best. We help you see the bottom line and confidently achieve your desired outcomes. As described by one of our clients "Karim always gets down to the bottom line, completely masters the facts of the case, and distils it down to its essence." – Chambers Global Guide 2023
We provide corporations and high-net-worth individuals with strategic advice to resolve and manage disputes in superior ways. As noted in the Chambers Global Guide 2022, “Karim is an exceptional lawyer, knowledgeable, a master of strategy, and he thinks light years ahead.” We bring a wealth of experience and expertise to every engagement. We combine deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge legal analysis to help clients achieve their goals and succeed in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing global marketplace. Our legal services are designed to be a game-changer for your business. As firm CEO Karim A. Youssef describes it: “Think of potentially hundreds of millions of dollars moving hands in an arbitration. A case’s outcome can affect a business’s profitability, growth plans, workforce, and even economic viability” (Forbes Middle East, 2021).

Beyond Law - Citizens of the World

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY

We take pride in using our legal expertise to make a positive impact on society and create a better future for all through our pro bono work and charitable initiatives.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Our team reflects the diversity of the world we serve, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
Cases In Which Our Team Has Acted
147
Nationalities We Represent
21
Arbitrators and Experts We Worked With
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African Practice
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Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

They are a world-class firm, on par with international law firms. There is no better firm in the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of service, quality, and trust.

Karim Mostafa
CEO, British Columbia Canadian International School

Hands down the best arbitration firm in town.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2021

Clients describe Karim Youssef as ‘the number one arbitration lawyer in Egypt’ and praised as an ‘extremely hands-on’ advisor who ‘gives game-changing strategy’

Client
Chambers Global Guide 2022

Our partnership with Karim and his excellent team was essential to our success, and Karim carried the day.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

César is very knowledgeable, very friendly and easy to work with.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2022

Truly, the team at Youssef & Partners is one of the most impressive I have ever dealt with.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

Karim is a top-notch lawyer who explores many angles to reach the winning strategy. " "He is a very sophisticated individual with strong legal skills and commercial awareness.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2018

Karim Youssef is a respected figure in the arbitration arena, frequently representing clients from the construction and oil and gas industries.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

They’re very responsive, fast and efficient. They are committed to the success of the matter.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

One client describes Karim as "a true star of arbitration and the go-to lawyer for big, complicated cases

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

César Ternieden,a US attorney, has a range of experience assisting with major investment treaty and commercial arbitration matters, including in the oil and gas sector.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2020

With expertise in international law, he frequently represents clients in multibillion-dollar arbitrations seated around the world. A client was glad to say that Youssef has 'proved to be an effective advocate.'

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2020

The firm often works as co-counsel alongside major international law firms. One client found the team to be very sophisticated, knowledgeable about international law.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2019

One of his clients enthused: He has an incredible knowledge of international law, and his negotiation skills are also impressive.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

Karim Youssef is a heavyweight arbitration lawyer with extensive experience acting on multibillion-dollar claims. As counsel he represents an enviable client list, which features numerous well-known international companies.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2019

Karim A. Youssef is a highly regarded arbitration specialist who is praised by peers for his high calibre practice.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2022

Karim is an exceptional lawyer: knowledgeable, a master of strategy, and he thinks light years ahead. Karim is a true arbitration star and is the go-to for big, complicated cases.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

They understand the commercial needs of their clients and deliver commercially focused advice." “A fantastic team and pleasant to work with.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2018

Market sources describe Karim as super-smart, very much at the top of his game. One client added: He’ll be our first choice for any future matter.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2022

Karim is very sharp, analytical, thorough, and highly intelligent. He's a very sophisticated, talented lawyer with a deep understanding of international arbitration.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

Karim Youssef is held in extremely high regard for his expert handling of investment treaty claims against governments and government entities.

Global Arbitration Review
Partner at GAR 30 firm

Youssef & Partners was ‘excellent in all aspects’ when acting as expert witness on Kuwaiti law.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2022

A client praised the team for its extreme attention to detail and its ability to work cohesively and come up with the best strategies to win while also efficiently implementing them.

Legal 500
Egypt Arbitration 2022

Starting with Karim A. Youssef and his team, they have all been involved heavily in my case and have given their utmost attention and dedication.

Client
Chambers Global Guide 2022

Honestly, there is no other legal office to go to in Egypt for large and complex cases that require close follow-up and detailed work.

Client
Chambers Global Guide 2023

It is a very powerful team that investigates matters in advance before taking the case to evaluate the merits of the case and the probability of success.

Legal 500
Egypt Arbitration

Karim Youssef is a leading light in international arbitration and excels in investment treaty matters.

Legal 500
Egypt Arbitration 2022

Karim Youssef is very responsive, delivers sharp and tailored strategic advice.

Client
Chambers Global Guide 2023

There is no better firm in the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of service, quality, and trust.

Client
Chambers Global Guide 2023

Karim is a global leader in arbitration, and one of the region’s top litigators. He is the only Middle east and North Africa-based practitioner on par with international law firms.

Client
Chambers Global Guide 2023

I was very impressed with the team. Their knowledge of the law is excellent and their strategic insights were really valuable. They made huge contributions to the success of the case.

Client
Chambers Global Guide 2023

Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. They have good connections and are strong in strategy and in their verbal ability to beat the other party.

Legal 500
Egypt: Arbitration 2022

People in the firm analyse cases properly and well before entering the case, measure probability of success, tackle any obstacle in an easy way and solve complications by all ways

Client
Chambers Global Guide 2023

You get your value for money… They are a fantastic team and pleasant to work with.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2023

Karim Youssef is held in extremely high regard for his expert handling of investment treaty claims against governments and government entities.

Chambers & Partners
Chambers Global Guide 2020

Karim Youssef is recognized in the market as a top arbitration guy. He has an impressive, region-spanning practice.

Expect Excellence from Our Award-Winning Team with International Recognitions

Our renowned lawyers have earned more than 80 accolades for exceptional services on an international scale.