About
The Legal Team on Your Side
At ICO, our team of dedicated legal professionals brings decades of combined experience to every case. Led by Mr. Mahmoud Mesbah, we provide sophisticated advocacy for multinational corporations and individuals alike. We are committed to protecting your interests with strategic precision and unwavering integrity.
Over 20 Years of Experience
With nearly two decades of legal practice in Cairo, Mahmoud Mesbah has established himself as a leading authority in the Egyptian legal system. His extensive background as the former Head of Litigation at Etisalat Misr provides him with a unique perspective on high-stakes corporate disputes. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised multinational companies and sovereign entities, ensuring their interests are protected in both local and international arenas.
Mahmoud is qualified to practice before the Cassation Court and the Constitutional Court, the highest levels of the Egyptian judiciary. He has consistently secured significant results, including an arbitration award exceeding EGP 1.2 billion and numerous favorable verdicts in complex criminal and commercial litigations. His unwavering commitment to legal excellence and strategic advocacy has resulted in tens of millions of dollars in recoveries and saved assets for his global clientele.
Our Major Clients
Our firm is a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of industry leaders and multinational corporations. We proudly represent major entities across the telecommunications, energy, and healthcare sectors, including Etisalat, Infinity Power, and Baheya Foundation. We provide the high-caliber legal advocacy and strategic foundation required by global enterprises and specialized organizations to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and protect their interests both in Egypt and abroad.
Advisory Areas
Banking and Finance
Advising financial institutions and businesses on lending, regulatory compliance, restructuring, and complex financial transactions.
Commercial Law
Providing legal support on contracts, trade, partnerships, and day-to-day commercial operations across industries.
Construction Law
Advising on construction contracts, project disputes, risk allocation, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Consumer Law
Representing businesses and individuals in consumer protection matters, disputes, and regulatory compliance issues.
Corporate Law
Supporting companies with incorporation, governance, mergers, acquisitions, and ongoing corporate compliance.
Criminal Law
Defending and advising clients in criminal investigations, prosecutions, and regulatory enforcement matters.
Employment Law
Advising employers and employees on contracts, workplace disputes, compliance, and termination matters.
Family Law
Providing legal guidance on family disputes, divorce, custody, inheritance, and related personal matters.
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