Mahmoud does the legal work
Advice, research, contracts, opinions and case strategy, written by him personally. No hand-offs to people you haven't met.
Egyptian lawyer · online and on the ground
What's happening in Egypt? Tell us, in English or Arabic.
A court case, property, a contract, documents, a judgment to enforce: any matter under Egyptian law. Describe it in your own words, then answer a few short questions. Mahmoud Hussein handles the legal work himself, and his team acts on the ground in Egypt.
Or start from your situation:
You'll answer a few short questions next. Nothing is sent until you confirm.
From you to CairoLive
Your time--:--—
Cairo--:--Where the team works
We aim to reply within one working day.
Your city is estimated from your time zone. Nothing is tracked.
- Egyptian Bar · admitted 2019
- Litigating in Egypt since 2018
- LLM, Legal Technology
- English & Arabic
Start with your situation
If it involves Egyptian law, start here.
Choose what is closest. Each leads to the right service: what it covers, and how it starts. Matters outside the practice’s own work are introduced to a suitable specialist.
Where does my case stand?
A case in an Egyptian court: its status, the next hearing, or a copy of a decision.
A court case in Egypt
Bringing or defending a civil or commercial case, stage by stage.
Property in Egypt
A dispute over land, a flat or a sale contract. Buying or selling: an introduction to a specialist.
Family and inheritance
What Egyptian law says on marriage, divorce, custody and who inherits.
A judgment or award to enforce
Egyptian or foreign judgments and arbitral awards, and lawful asset enquiries.
Documents and translation
Legalising documents in either direction, Arabic–English translation, and powers of attorney from abroad.
A contract
Drafting, reviewing or negotiating a contract under Egyptian law.
Dealing with an Egyptian company
Checking a counterparty, or following up a supplier who has gone quiet.
What Egyptian law says
A consultation, research, a written opinion, or an expert report for a court abroad.
Blackmail, fraud or an accusation
For victims and for the accused, where there is an Egyptian connection.
Technology and data
Egypt's data protection law and technology regulation, for businesses.
Something else?
Describe it in your own words. If it involves Egyptian law, you will hear how it can be handled, and by whom.
How it works
One lawyer you deal with. A team on the ground.
A virtual practice with real lawyers in Egypt. Every matter has one responsible lawyer, from your first message to the final report.
The team acts in Egypt
Hearings, filings, records and government offices, handled by his team in Egypt under his supervision, and reported back by him.
Specialists for the rest
Outside the practice's areas, an introduction to a specialist firm he trusts, who takes the instruction directly.
Your route
Every stage, visible before you commit.
Who does what, what you'll need, and where costs arise, for the matters clients abroad bring most often.
A case in an Egyptian court, while you live abroad
Case review
MahmoudWhere the case stands, the next hearing, the risks and your options, in plain language.
Quoted after the free callThe next stage agreed
You + MahmoudWhat will be done, by when, and the fee for that stage, in writing.
Before work startsPower of attorney
YouSigned at an Egyptian consulate or before a notary where you live, with exactly the powers needed.
Done onceHearings attended
Team in EgyptThe team attends court and handles filings; Mahmoud prepares the documents and the argument.
Quoted per stageReport after every hearing
MahmoudWhat happened, what it means, and what comes next.
Throughout
What you'll need
- Mahmoud the lawyer
- Team in Egypt courts and authorities
- You from wherever you are
One step in Egypt, such as checking a court file
The step confirmed
MahmoudExactly what is needed, where, by when, and what authority it requires.
Quoted after the free callAuthority, if needed
YouSome steps need a power of attorney from you; others need only your ID and the details.
Official costs listed in advanceThe team at the court or office
Team in EgyptThe team carries out the step in Egypt, under Mahmoud’s supervision.
Per visit, as quotedA short report
MahmoudWhat was done, documentary confirmation where available, and anything that could not be checked.
Included
What you'll need
- Mahmoud the lawyer
- Team in Egypt courts and authorities
- You from wherever you are
Enforcing a foreign judgment in Egypt
Route assessment
MahmoudThe judgment, where it was given and what it orders, set against the Egyptian route and the likely cost.
Quoted after the free callDocuments and authority
You + MahmoudCertified copies, legalisation, Arabic translation and a power of attorney.
External costs listed firstApplication to the court
Team in EgyptFiled before the competent Egyptian court, hearings attended, under supervision.
Quoted per stageEnforcement
Team in EgyptOnce enforceable, the agreed steps are taken against the assets identified.
Quoted per stageReporting
MahmoudAn update after every step, and before any decision or new cost.
Throughout
What you'll need
- Mahmoud the lawyer
- Team in Egypt courts and authorities
- You from wherever you are
Egyptian documents prepared for use abroad
The document and its destination
YouWhich document, who issued it, and who needs it.
Free to askRoute confirmed
MahmoudThe exact steps required, such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication and embassy legalisation.
Quoted after the free callProcessed in Egypt
Team in EgyptThe team obtains the document and completes each official step in person.
Official fees listedTranslation, if needed
MahmoudArabic–English translation, certified where the authority requires it.
Quoted in advanceDelivered to you
Team in EgyptSent by courier, with a record of every step.
Tracked
What you'll need
- Mahmoud the lawyer
- Team in Egypt courts and authorities
- You from wherever you are
Online blackmail or fraud with an Egyptian connection
A free, confidential first call
MahmoudWhat happened, who is involved, and how we would help. Mark it urgent and it is read first.
FreeWhat you have, reviewed
You + MahmoudWe go through the messages, profiles, links and payment records you already have, and tell you what to keep and what the complaint needs.
First priorityComplaint in Egypt
Team in EgyptLodged with the competent authorities, with the facts and evidence as one clear account.
Quoted per stageInvestigation and court
Team in EgyptThe team attends in Egypt; Mahmoud leads the case and the legal argument.
Quoted per stageUpdates and outcome
MahmoudClear updates in English or Arabic, and an honest view of what can be achieved.
Throughout
What you'll need
- Mahmoud the lawyer
- Team in Egypt courts and authorities
- You from wherever you are
You deal with me from your first message to the final report. When something has to happen in Egypt, my team does it, and I answer for it.
- Admitted to the Egyptian Bar, 2019
- Litigator in Egypt since 2018: civil, commercial and criminal cases
- LLM, Legal Technology & Commercial Law, Swansea
- Cybercrime & digital evidence since 2019
How it starts
A free call first. Then a quote for your task.
There is no price list, because every task is different. You receive a written quote once your task is understood.
- 1Your enquiryThrough the form or a message, in English or Arabic.
- 2Conflict check and replyWe check that we are free to act, then offer times for a call.
- 3A free callUp to 30 minutes to introduce ourselves, understand the task and explain how we would work.
- 4Your quoteA written quote for your task, on the call or soon after.
- 5Engagement letterThe scope, the price and who does the work, agreed in writing.
- 6PaymentBy bank transfer, against an invoice with your reference.
- 7Work startsWith updates at every stage. If we don't agree, you owe nothing.
Free introductory call
Up to 30 minutes, by video
What we cover
- Who we are, and who would do the work
- Your task, and what you want to achieve
- How we would work, and what we would need from you
- How the quote will be prepared, and when you will have it
What it is not
Legal advice. Advice starts once the engagement letter is signed and the first stage is paid.
Calls are arranged at a time that suits you, in your time zone.
We will never change our bank details by email. Always confirm them with us by phone or video.
Request a call