Egypt Very Young Arbitration Practitioners

About us

Founded in 2026, Egypt Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (EGVYAP) brings together young lawyers and early-career professionals committed to international arbitration, building on Egypt’s long-standing role in shaping the arbitration landscape of the Middle East and beyond.

EGVYAP is part of the Global VYAP network. The Chapter serves as a platform for emerging practitioners to exchange knowledge, foster mentorship, and ensure that the next generation of Egyptian arbitration lawyers is actively engaged with the global and regional dispute resolution community.

EGVYAP's Executive Committee:

Nada Hesham Hashem (Senior Associate – Shalakany)
Aly Eissa (Independent Practitioner)
Maha Zain (Senior Associate – Matouk Bassiouny)
Lobna Kassem (Senior Associate – Al Tamimi & Company)
Salma Selim (Associate – White & Case LLP)
Abdallah Hosny (Junior Counsel – London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA))
Laïla El Hakim (Senior Associate – Quinn Emanuel)
Mohamed Gamal (Associate – Gide)
Patricia Khoury (Associate – Gide)
Zyad Loutfi (Associate – Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier)