Ahmed
Ibrahim
Independent Arbitrator
Ahmed acted in complex and high value disputes in relation to projects in countries across the MENA region, Europe and Asia-pacific. His expertise include acting as counsel or arbitrator in disputes across various industries, including construction, insurance, real estate, commercial, international trade, retail, power, oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear, mining, water and utilities.
The Legal 500 describes Ahmed as “an excellent practitioner who combines deep construction knowhow with excellent arbitration expertise”.
Ahmed has more than 20 years of experience working with leading regional and international law firms. He has been based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 2005. In 2013, he established his independent legal practice in the UAE in association with Fenwick Elliott LLP. In 2015, he became a partner at Fenwick Elliott LLP, and subsequently, he became the Managing Partner of the firm for the Middle East & Africa until March 2021.
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“You were among those arbitrators we identified as having received the positive feedback from someone who self-identified as being on the “losing” side of a dispute … An impressive feat!” Arbitrator Intelligence, Distinguished Arbitrator Prize 2020.
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"Peers and clients say: he is a talented, experienced and reliable arbitration lawyer”. “He is very quick to pick up on the issues in a dispute, and excellent in presenting his analysis and conclusions.” Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2021
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Ahmed Ibrahim is a full-time arbitrator. He has vast experience in handling cases involving major projects and transactions. He has extensive experience in civil law and common law jurisdictions.
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Ahmed has handled cases under most major arbitration rules, including DIFC-LCIA, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court for International Arbitration (LCIA), the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC), the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration and Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA).
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“Ahmed Ibrahim impresses peers with his prowess in construction arbitration” and “He adopts a pro-active approach to the arbitration process and is able to maintain momentum even in difficult circumstances.” Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2019
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