Winning the case is half the battle.
Getting paid is the other half.
Consortio Law Firm represents international companies in commercial litigation, arbitration, and enforcement before the Egyptian courts — including the specialized Economic Courts. We focus on execution reality: not just a favorable judgment, but a recovered one.
High-stakes commercial disputes only.
Featured commentary
Our Managing Partner was invited by CDR — Commercial Dispute Resolution to comment on Egypt’s economic & commercial dispute courts. Read the feature →
Trusted by international companies
In Egypt, the danger is rarely a biased judge.
It is procedural delay that bleeds a case dry.
Egypt’s courts are robust, but unforgiving on procedure. Venue, admissible evidence, and the court expert’s timeline decide the case. Enforcement decides whether you ever collect. We prepare for both — long before we file.
The Expert Office “black box”
Courts refer financial and technical questions to the Ministry of Justice’s Expert Office — the single biggest variable in any timeline. We don’t wait; we submit Shadow Reports to guide the findings.
Winning ≠ getting paid
A judgment is not recovery. Execution is its own discipline — writ of execution, the bailiff, and asset seizure. We build the enforcement strategy into the case from day one.
The wrong venue costs years
Jurisdiction is determined by subject matter — you cannot opt in. Land in the ordinary civil courts when you belonged in the Economic Courts and the timeline multiplies.
For the complete picture: A General Counsel’s Guide to Commercial Litigation in Egypt →
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The full lifecycle of a commercial dispute in Egypt.
From the first letter before action to the seizure of assets — litigation, arbitration, and enforcement under one firm.
Commercial Litigation
Contract, shareholder, and supply-chain disputes before the Primary, Appeal, and Economic Courts — argued for the realities of Egyptian procedure.
The Economic Court “Fast Track”
Litigate or settle: a decision framework
When a contract goes wrong in Egypt
Contract termination: what foreign companies get wrong
International Arbitration
CRCICA and ICC proceedings, ad-hoc arbitration, and the clauses that decide a dispute before it starts.
Arbitration: the strategic alternative to courts
CRCICA vs ICC: the cost of prestige
Drafting a bulletproof arbitration clause
Enforcement of Judgments & Awards
Recognising and enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Egypt — and navigating the reciprocity trap.
The reciprocity trap & the 5 phases of execution
The New York Convention advantage
Debt Recovery
Non-paying Egyptian customers, recovered through enforcement-first strategy rather than open-ended litigation.
A documented, technology-enabled process — built for Egyptian courts.
Every Consortio litigation engagement runs on three commitments and a clear six-stage protocol, so you always know where your case stands and what comes next.
Transparency
Regular updates, secure access to your case files, and clear risk and cost visibility at every stage.
Legal Precision
Deep command of Egyptian court procedure, meticulous documentation, and strict adherence to procedural deadlines.
Advanced Technology
Secure digital data rooms, case-tracking systems, and digital-evidence preparation tools.
Initial Assessment, Due Diligence & Secure Document Collection
A comprehensive review of your matter and documents, uploaded to a dedicated encrypted data room. We return written feedback on admissibility under Egyptian court standards — flagging what needs translation, legalization, or further steps before submission.
Case Preparation & File Building
A detailed case timeline and risk analysis; technical and cyber-evidence reports prepared to strict court-admissibility standards; and business due diligence — counterparty verification and litigation-history checks.
Filing & the Litigation Process
Jurisdiction analysis (civil, commercial, economic, or criminal), drafting and submission under strict procedural rules, and full conduct of hearings — evidence, witness examination, and expert testimony. Where warranted, we pursue precautionary measures such as asset freezes.
Judgment, Enforcement & Appeals
Enforcement: official judgment notification, asset investigation, and attachment of bank accounts, property, vehicles, and third-party-held assets — including provisional attachment and recognition of foreign judgments. Appeals & cassation: we monitor the Court of Cassation register daily so any appeal is caught immediately, and file a comprehensive reply memorandum within the strict procedural deadline.
Ongoing Reporting & Communication
Periodic reports on status, hearings, and enforcement, with your files managed under the highest standards of physical and electronic confidentiality.
Settlement & Pre-Litigation Support
Where an amicable resolution serves you better, we provide a clear legal risk assessment and guide the negotiation — protecting your position throughout.
If you are a foreign investor, you want to be in the Economic Courts.
Established under Law No. 120 of 2008, the Economic Courts were created to handle commercial and economic disputes more efficiently than the ordinary civil circuits. For international companies, that is a structural advantage:
• Judges specialized in commercial law
• Tighter procedural timelines
• Exclusive jurisdiction over banking, bankruptcy, IP, and shareholder disputes
Jurisdiction is fixed by subject matter — you cannot opt in. Determining whether your dispute belongs there is often the first, most consequential strategic call. Read the Fast-Track guide →
Recognised on these courts
Our Managing Partner was invited by an international disputes publication to comment on the evolution of Egypt’s economic and commercial dispute courts.
Featured in CDR — Commercial Dispute Resolution. Read the feature →
Case Record
Outcomes, not assurances.
Selected dispute matters across litigation, arbitration, enforcement and debt recovery.
The $20 Million Shield
Defeating the Commercial Agency Trap
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The $6 Million Defense Winning at the First Hearing
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Strategic Commercial Defense
The Multiplier Effect in Supply Chain Disputes
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The Arbitration Trap
Turning Procedural Chaos into a Strategic Win
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The 40-Year Lease Trap Managing Constitutional Shifts and Le
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Debt Recovery in Egypt
How Enforcement-First Drafting Saved a Malaysian Supplier
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The $20M ShieldDefeating the “commercial agency” trap — defending a global manufacturer ag
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The $6M Defense — DanfossA $6 million claim against Danfoss, dismissed at the very first h
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Atlas CopcoStrategic commercial defense — the multiplier effect in a supply-chain dispute.
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The Arbitration TrapTurning procedural chaos into a strategic settlement win (Nile Resort)
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The 40-Year Lease TrapConstitutional shifts and legacy liabilities (airline v. sports club
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Enforcement-First RecoveryHow enforcement-first drafting secured recovery for a Malaysian
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Built for execution, not just argument.
Documentation-first
Every decision and filing recorded — you always hold a clear record of your legal position.
Daily Cassation monitoring
We watch the Court of Cassation register daily so no appeal against your judgment is ever missed.
Shadow Reports
Our own technical analysis submitted to the Expert Office to guide findings in your favour.
Secure data room
Encrypted, access-controlled document handling from intake through enforcement.
Built for international companies
We work the way an in-house legal or compliance team expects — structured, responsive, in English.
13+ years in market
Over a decade defending and enforcing for international companies in the Egyptian courts.
We take high-stakes disputes — and we are direct about it.
✓ This is built for you if
You are an international company facing a serious commercial dispute, arbitration, or enforcement matter in Egypt · You value documented, strategic defense over the lowest hourly rate · You need a firm that thinks in execution and recovery, not just hearings · The amount at stake justifies doing it properly.
✗ This is not the right fit if
You are looking only for the cheapest available representation · The matter is a low-value claim where structured defense isn’t warranted · You want an informal, ad-hoc arrangement rather than a documented process · You are not prepared to follow a disciplined litigation strategy.
Request a case assessment
Tell us about your dispute and what is at stake in Egypt. A senior member of the team reviews every inquiry and responds within one business day.
Consortio Law Firm
Licensed Egyptian law firm serving international companies · Nasr City, Cairo