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Nawaf Binthwayni

Business Administrator - Corporate Team
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Nawaf joined Levari in 2022 after the firm expanded to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nawaf is a Collaborative Business Administrator with expertise in evaluating the
effectiveness and performance of teams and implementing incentive programs to
boost both productivity and morale. He is also responsible for overseeing the day-to-
day operations of a business and liaising between team members and upper
management to ensure the smooth implementation of new policies and procedures
among daily operations.
He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Eyad Zamzam

Associate - Corporate Team
Cairo, Egypt

Eyad joined Levari in November 2018 and has been a part of the Corporate and Commercial department.
His experience includes a wide range of corporate matters including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements such as Shareholders’ Agreements, employment, ESOPs, freelance, various services, and leasing documents. Eyad has undertaken legal due diligence exercises in different jurisdictions such as UK, USA,
and the MENA Region related to commercial transactions and real estate. He also handles procedural matters such as incorporation, registration, reorganization of
companies, licensing, and liquidation in compliance with the respective laws and regulations.
Also, he has engaged in offshore matters in different jurisdictions such as USA, UAE,
Netherlands, Cayman Islands, BVI, and UK. He has registered different trademarks within Egypt and US.
Moreover, Eyad has participated in the dispute resolution cases either arbitrational dispute between Investors and States or litigation disputes.
Eyad holds an LLB from Ain-Shams University-English division and is an active member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 2016.

Mohamed Raslan

Senior Partner

Mohamed has gained extensive experience in commercial law, litigation, investment, capital markets, banking and finance, tax laws, and regulatory advice.

 

He specializes in banking and finance working as in-house counsel for some of the largest financial institutions in Egypt including Commercial International Bank, Ahli United Bank, and Egypt Factors. Prior to founding Levari, he went back into private practice taking up the position of senior associate within the Egyptian associate office of Crowell & Moring LLP.

 

Mohamed received his LLB from Menofia University in 2004 and is an active member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 2005. He holds a master’s degree from The American University In Cairo.

 

He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Hisham Kassim

Jordan, Senior Partner

A seasoned corporate lawyer with almost 15 years of experience, Hisham has successfully closed over a hundred private equity and venture capital transactions and currently represents some of the most prominent family offices, private equity, and venture capital firms in MENA.

 

Hisham is also a published scholar in major U.S. law reviews and has launched several pro-bono clinics for MENA startups in Jordan, West Bank, and Egypt. He also serves as pro-bono counsel to several medical non-profits in the region including the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.

 

He was admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia in June 2008. He holds an LLM from the New York University School of Law, a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law, and a BA from the University of Virginia.

 

He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Hamad Bin Salmeen

UAE, Partner

Hamad is a Partner at Levari and is a UAE qualified lawyer with the right of audience before the Court of Cassation. He has over 15-years of experience in litigation specializing in maritime, civil law, corporate law and banking transactions. Hamad has represented some of the largest companies and corporation in the UAE including El Suwaidi Group.

 

In addition, he has established Al Mashreq International Advocates in 2007 prior to the aqusiation by Levari. He is also responsible for all litigation and UAE law related matters in Dubai, UAE.

 

He is fluent in Arabic.

Ahmed Barakat

Egypt, Partner

Ahmed joined Levari in April 2021 as a Partner and Head of Litigation.

 

Prior to joining Levari, Ahmed was at The Egyptian Prosecution Authority where he served in various prosecution offices for six years. He joined the Judiciary in October 2015 and specialized and issued judgements in cases involving tax evasions, customs evasions, white collar & financial crimes, real estate, breaches of trusts and various cases under Egyptian laws.

 

Barakat holds an LLB from Ain Shams University, English Division and in 2018 received his Masters from Pennsylvania State University.

 

He is fluent in Arabic, English, and German.

Yasmin Alafaliq​

KSA, Partner

Yasmin Alafaliq is the Co-Founder of Elaqat for Corporate Services, a one stop shop that focuses on foreign investments by providing company incorporation services to foreign companies that wish to expand into the Saudi Market.

 

In 2022, Yasmin joined the Levari family by becoming the firm’s appointed partner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

Yasmin is an experienced lawyer with extensive knowledge of the Saudi Arabian laws and regulations which are supported by a degree in Law from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She takes pride in providing the best services with the highest of quality.

 

Yasmin holds bachelor’s degree of law (LLB) from King Faisal University in 2019.

 

She is fluent in Arabic and English.

Bandar Binthwayni

Partner
Riyadh, KSA

Bandar joined Levari in 2022 after the firm expanded to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Partner and Co-Founder at Elaqat for Corporate Services, Bandar has been in charge of building and maintaining long-lasting customer relationships. He has also developed a good understanding of how to investigate the needs of different clients, with respect to their industries and work culture. From organizing the operations procedures for companies in KSA to negotiating with the relevant Saudi governmental bodies and ministries, Bandar has been in charge of finalizing arrangements between all involved parties in a timely and efficient manner that aligns with the needs and objectives of the clients.

Bandar holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Development and Finance from Al Yamamah University.

He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Ahmed Karama

Associate - Dispute Resolution Team
Cairo, Egypt

Ahmed joined Levari in 2023 and specializes in the Dispute Resolution department.

His experience includes engaging in local and international dispute resolution cases, which allowed him to grasp a wide range of expertise in litigatory matters in Egypt and UAE. Additionally, he handles litigation matters in various fields of law such as criminal law, civil law, tax law and administrative law. he also engages in local and international Arbitration cases where he handles client meetings, negotiations and drafting of different type of legal memorandums.

Ahmed holds an LLB from Ain Shams University. He is also an active member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 2015.

He is fluent in Arabic and English.

 

Ahmed Khaled

Partner – Executive Director
Riyadh, KSA

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Partner – Executive Director
Riyadh, KSA

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Ali El-Mahdy

Associate
Cairo, Egypt

Ali is a highly skilled corporate lawyer who joined Levari Law Firm in March 2021.
He is specialized in corporate and commercial law.

He has a noteworthy track record of advising clients on complex M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence,
negotiating Fundraising and Joint Ventures agreements, and managing legal procedures related to company incorporation, registration, and restructuring
according to the local laws and offshore jurisdictions. His expertise extends to various sectors, including SAAS, E-Commerce, E-learning, Supply chain, and
Fintech, where he provides clients with tailored legal solutions that align with their business objectives.


Ali holds an LLB and LLM from Mansoura University and is an active member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 2019.
He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Amr Hareedy

Senior Associate - Corporate Team
Cairo, Egypt

Amr joined Levari in 2017, he specializes in the Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions practice since 2017. Throughout the years, he has been extensively involved in advising a vast array of clients on corporate transactions, including, financial and strategic investments, joint ventures, M&A transactions valued at over USD 150 million, corporate restructuring, shares, asset and business purchases, and commercial contracts. He has a particular focus on advising on domestic and cross-border equity investment transactions.

Amr's expertise in the field has led to his involvement in various legal due diligence exercises on numerous companies in different jurisdictions, including Egypt, the USA, the Netherlands, the UK, and the MENA Region.

He has also been involved in drafting and negotiating transactional documents such as Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements, Investment Agreements, and other ancillary documents.

Amr holds an LLB and LLM from Ain Shams University-English division and is an active member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 2016.

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Amr has been recognized as a rising star by Legal 500 for three consecutive
years. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Amr's exceptional talent and
dedication to law practice.
He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Ashraf Salim

Senior Accountant - Finance Team
Cairo, Egypt

Ashraf joined Levari in November 2015 and is currently working in the Finance department.

Ashraf is overseeing the firm's financial operations. He has a strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures with more than 15 years of experience in the
field.
He performs a variety of financial tasks such as managing the firm's finances, preparing financial statements and reports, auditing the firm's financial records, and overseeing the firm's accounting staff. This includes hiring, training, and supervising the firm's accountants. He is also helping in implementing, and transitioning between many accounting programs, and legal software.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Cairo University.

He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Hisham Rashed

Junior Associate
Cairo, Egypt

Hisham joined Levari in March 2022 and is part of the Corporate and Commercial
department.
Hisham has extensive expertise in reviewing and preparing a wide range of
agreements, including Shareholder Agreements, Agency Agreements, Convertible
Instruments (Convertible Notes, SAFE, KISS), Partnership Agreements, and
Employment Contracts.
Hisham also has wide experience in incorporating various types of companies in
different jurisdictions as well as conducting Due Diligence for companies involved in
fundraising investment rounds and Mergers and Acquisitions, negotiating, and drafting
the Shareholders’ Agreements.

Hassan Nashaat

Associate - Litigation Team
Dubai, UAE

Hassan Nashaat is an Associate at Levari Law as an active member of the litigation
team in the UAE.


Hassan is a qualified lawyer and member of the Egyptian Bar Association and joined
Levari in 2020. He has six years of experience in law firms in Dubai and handles
several matters pertaining to various practice areas such as Civil, Labor, Lease,
Criminal, Family, Commercial cases.


Hassan works on major litigation cases on behalf of various companies in respect of legal issues in accordance with Emirati law.

Ibrahim

Partner – Executive Director
Riyadh, KSA

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Mohamed Ayman

Junior Associate
Cairo, Egypt

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Mohamed Kibaa

Junior Associate - Dispute Resolution Team
Cairo, Egypt

Mohamed joined Levari in May 2023 and specialized in the Dispute Resolution
department after completing his six-month internship program with Levari.
He is a highly skilled attorney with an experience in handling a wide range of legal
matters.
Mohamed has drafted various types of documents, including case writs, warnings,
notices, and legal memorandums. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding
of the law, he has handled litigation matters in various fields of law, including
Employment Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, and Administrative Law in Egypt and
UAE. He has assisted the team in working on various arbitration cases.
He holds an LLB and LLM from Mansoura University, and he has been an active
member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 2021.
He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Mohamed Asamies

Associate - Corporate Team
Riyadh, KSA

Mohamed joined Levari in 2017 working at the Corporate and Commercial department.
During that period, Mohamed handles clients' corporate matters such as corporate
governance, employment, and intellectual property matters. As part of his training, he
attended court hearings in Egypt and in the UAE.
Mohamed advised Levari clients over the last 6 years in different matters from
negotiation to contract drafting and reviewing across the MENA region some of which
is related to commercial advisory matters, regulatory projects, merges and
acquisitions, venture capital structuring.
Mohamed undertook various legal due diligence exercises on companies located in
different jurisdictions including Egypt, UAE, Jordan, and KSA.
Mohamed has worked with many Tech companies across the region and has been
involved in drafting and negotiating Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholder
Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements, Investment Agreements, Distribution
Agreements, Employment Related Agreements, Service Agreements, Joint-Venture
Agreements, Insurance Agreements, Production Agreements, SAAS, Agreements,
NDAs, License Agreements, IP transfer Agreement, Franchise Agreement, and many
other ancillary documents.

Mohamed Saad

Junior Accountant - Finance Team
Cairo, Egypt

Mohamed joined Levari in January 2022 and is currently working in the Finance department.


Mohamed is a skilled accountant with expertise in financial management and tax
planning. With 3 years of experience in the field, Mohamed has a proven track record of providing accurate and reliable financial analysis for individuals and businesses.


Mohamed plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of our clients. He possesses in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.


Mohamed holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Cairo University. He also holds a Financial Analyst Course from 365 Careers, Udemy.


He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Mohamed Shaaban

Junior Accountant - Finance Team
Cairo, Egypt

Mohamed joined Levari in August 2021 and is currently working in the Finance
department.
Mohamed has a strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures. He can
work independently and as part of a team. He has excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
He performs a variety of financial tasks such as preparing financial statements and
reports, auditing the firm's financial records, and overseeing the firm's accounting staff. 
Mohamed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Helwan University-English
division. He attended an Auditing and Internal review Course and a Financial
Accounting Course at The American University in Cairo.
He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Shaza Bassam

Junior Associate - Corporate Team
Cairo, Egypt

Shaza joined Levari in January 2022 after completing her internship program with Levari. 

Shaza has broad experience in reviewing and drafting various types of agreements and contracts including Shareholder Agreements, ESOP Agreements, Fundraising Agreements, and Employment Contracts. She also specializes in providing legal consultations in four different jurisdictions (USA, Egypt, Jordan, and the KSA), where she advises clients on several corporate aspects such as company formation, compliance, and corporate structuring.

Shaza received her LLB from Ain Shams University-English division, and an active member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 2022.

She is fluent in Arabic and English.

Sherif Amgad

Associate - Corporate Team
Cairo, Egypt

Sherif joined Levari in 2022 and specializes in corporate & arbitration matters.

He advises clients on corporate transactional issues such as financial and strategic investments, M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, shares, asset and business purchases, and commercial contracts.

Sherif has undertaken various legal due diligence exercises on numerous companies in Egypt, the UAE, the UK, the Netherlands, and the KSA. He has also been involved in drafting and negotiating Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements, Investment Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Employment Related Agreements, Service Agreements, Joint-Venture Agreements, Insurance Agreements, Production Agreements, SAAS, Agreements, Payment Service Provider Agreement, NDAs, License Agreements, IP transfer Agreement, Franchise Agreement, and other ancillary documents.

He has wide experience in dealing with different governmental bodies in Egypt, UAE, and the KSA.

He also represents major clients on international investment arbitration cases held before different arbitrational institutions e.g., Permanent Court of Arbitration, ECSID, and CIRCICA.

Sherif holds an LLM and an International Trading Diploma-English division, and an active member of the Egyptian Bar Association since 2018.

He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Bandar Binthwayni

Partner – Executive Director
Riyadh, KSA

Bandar joined Levari in 2022 after the firm expanded to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Partner and Co-Founder at Elaqat for Corporate Services, Bandar has been in charge of building and maintaining long-lasting customer relationships. He has also developed a good understanding of how to investigate the needs of different clients, with respect to their industries and work culture. From organizing the operations procedures for companies in KSA to negotiating with the relevant Saudi governmental bodies and ministries, Bandar has been in charge of finalizing arrangements between all involved parties in a timely and efficient manner that aligns with the needs and objectives of the clients.

Bandar holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Development and Finance from Al Yamamah University.

He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Lina Sabry

Office Admin - Administrative Team
Cairo, Egypt

Lina joined Levari in March 2023 and is currently working in the administrative department.

She provides secretarial, and administrative support to other admins, and lawyers ensuring effective and efficient client servicing.

Lina is a highly motivated Office Administrator with over 2 years of experience in the field. She is passionate about learning and human resources and possesses a range of technical and soft skills.

She holds an LLB from Ain Shams University-English Division.

Marwa Hegazy

Executive Personal Assistant - Admin
Cairo, Egypt

Marwa joined Levari in April 2022 as the Senior Partners-Executive Personal Assistant.


In juggling the complex schedules of different senior partners at the firm, Marwa is responsible for arranging required meetings, creating long-term schedules, handling
executive phone calls, among other responsibilities.


She is also responsible for delivery of efficient administrative support services, providing guidance for operations and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s
administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.


Before joining Levari, Marwa has gained a vast experience working in the Educational Management field. She also holds an HR Certificate from RITI.


Marwa is a strong professional with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the Faculty of Commerce (English Division) – Ain Shams University.


She is fluent in Arabic and English.

Nouf Albaz

Account Manager - Corporate Team
Riyadh, KSA

Nouf joined Levari in 2022 after the firm expanded to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


Nouf is an Account Manager with expertise in forming strategic relationships, managing key accounts, and enhancing profit channels. She is also responsible for expanding professional networks, exerting influence on decision-makers, and creating likely effective strategies. Over the years, she has gained expertise in client-facing positions and customer relationship management to ensure their needs are understood and addressed.


Nouf obtained her bachelor’s degree in economics from Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh in 2020.


She is fluent in Arabic and English.

Sherif Hefni

Senior Partner

After gaining valuable management experience in the city of London, Sherif undertook postgraduate qualifications in law allowing him to be called to the Bar of England & Wales and qualifying as a Barrister. Sherif has undertaken extensive legal work at the International Labour Organization in the UN in Geneva, ICT Lawyers, and Crowell & Morning offices prior to founding Levari LLP in 2012. His area of expertise is in mergers & acquisition, corporate restructuring and investments, as well as international arbitration.

 

Sherif holds a BA (hons) in Business & Psychology from the University of Northampton (UK), a Graduate Diploma in Law from Oxford Brooks University (UK), the Bar Vocational Course from City Law School-University of London (UK).

 

Sherif is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, member of the Charted Institute of Arbitrators, member of American Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Institute of Directors.

 

He is fluent in Arabic and English.