Mahmoud Mesbah
Founding Partner
Mahmoud Mesbah is an esteemed Egyptian lawyer, qualified to practice before the Cassation Court and the Constitutional Court. With nearly 20 years of legal practice in Cairo, he is consistently recognized as one of Egypt’s leading attorneys.
Practice Areas
International Arbitration
Commercial Litigation
Telecommunications Law
Oil & Gas Law
Corporate & Business Law
Biography
Before founding ICO, Mahmoud served as the Head of the Litigation and Arbitration Department at Etisalat Misr, Egypt’s third-largest mobile operator. His extensive experience includes significant positions at several reputable law firms, including Ibrachy & Dermarkar Law Firm in Cairo. Throughout his career, Mahmoud has developed a remarkable portfolio in advising and representing multinational companies, major airline operators, and sovereign entities in international commercial litigation.
Education & Court Admissions
Qualified to practice before the Cassation Court of Egypt
Qualified to practice before the Constitutional Court of Egypt
Specialist in CRCICA Arbitration and International Connection Disputes
Serious Results
Mahmoud has secured landmark victories, including a 1.2 billion EGP arbitration award for a major telecommunications operator. He successfully defended clients in disputes exceeding 400 million EGP and recovered land wrongfully seized from an ISP. Additionally, he has cleared CEOs of major corporations in criminal cases brought by the Environment and Taxation Authorities. His track record includes winning multi-million EGP construction disputes and representing foreign embassies before the Court of Cassation to retrieve illegally held funds.
Attorneys
Our experienced attorneys deliver practical, strategic legal advice tailored to each client’s specific needs.
Mahmoud Mesbah
Founding Partner
William Burrows
Co-Managing Partner
Paul Hoff
Co-Managing Partner
Louise Andre
Senior Partner
Jackie Davis
Partner
Clifford Griffith
Lawyer
Eduardo Brewer
Lawyer
Alejandro Ringler
Lawyer