Ahmed Zaki is a distinguished recognized legal expert with extensive proficiency in strategic planning, risk management, negotiation, and dispute resolution. His expertise spans corporate, commercial, civil, labour, and criminal laws in the Middle East. A frequent speaker at international conferences, Ahmed is dedicated to promoting legal education and awareness. Currently serving as General Counsel, Ahmed ensures strict compliance with regional regulations while orchestrating organizational functions, specializing in contracts related to property, retail, leisure, hospitality, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. Ahmed mentors cross-functional legal teams to achieve core business objectives, fostering operational excellence. His adept problem-solving skills enable him to efficiently manage complex projects, providing astute solutions for legal and governance matters. With prior roles as a Judge in Egypt and a Public Prosecutor in Egypt and the UAE, Ahmed brings invaluable insights into the legal landscape and a deep understanding of the legal system and the challenges faced by businesses and individuals. Ahmed is committed to supporting businesses to achieve their goals through sound legal advice, earning trust as a key advisor to leading companies in the Middle East. Ahmed holds a Master's in Law from the prestigious Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport, and a Bachelor of Law from Alexandria University.
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