Karim Adel Law Office

Karim Adel Law Office is a long established Egyptian law firm with a history spanning more than eight decades. It was founded in 1939 by the late Dr. Saba Habashi, a former judge who built the practice around international business law and multilingual service. Located in central Cairo, the firm has earned a reputation for handling cross-border matters for multinational clients, supported by language capability in Arabic, English, German, Spanish and French. The office maintains international quality standards and participates in global professional networks to support clients operating in Egypt and abroad.

Arbitration and litigation are a core strength of the firm. With nearly 300 disputes, Karim Adel Law Office is considered a leading advisor for disputes resolution, advising on drafting arbitration clauses, selecting the appropriate forum, and representing clients before major arbitral institutions such as CRCICA, ICC and LCIA, as well as in ad hoc proceedings. The practice accommodates a broad range of industries and collaborates with a global network of lawyers to secure efficient and commercial outcomes for clients.

Corporate and Commercial matters are a central offering, with teams advising on cross-border transactions, international and domestic contracts, joint ventures and collaborations, licensing arrangements, mergers and acquisitions and establishment of companies and foreign branches. The lawyers combine Egyptian law expertise with international experience, working with European, US and Arab clients and engaging with foreign law firms to deliver seamless cross-border services. In addition, the practice addresses competition law, insolvency and other commercial needs to support clients in achieving their business objectives.