SUMMARY PROFILE
ElSayed Mohamed is an accomplished litigator with over 15 years of experience in the UAE, advising and representing both corporate and individual clients in civil, commercial, and criminal disputes.
He leads the Litigation Department at M&CO Legal, where he not only manages high-value disputes but also mentors and supervises a team of legal consultants and associates. His practice spans a wide range of industries, with notable expertise in real estate, construction, financial services, engineering, and shareholder disputes.
ElSayed has a strong track record of securing favorable judgments in shareholder and partnership disputes, real estate joint ventures, and complex commercial litigation. His deep knowledge of UAE laws and court procedures, combined with his strategic approach and attention to detail, has earned the trust of clients ranging from multinational corporations and financial institutions to private individuals.
EXPERIENCE
ElSayed’s experience spans across a broad spectrum of real estate and construction disputes, where he has advised and represented clients on complex contractual claims, joint ventures, and high-value litigation. In addition, he regularly advises on jurisdictional challenges, employment-related disputes, disposals of commercial and industrial assets, secured finance, and leasing matters. He has developed expertise in real estate joint ventures, successfully guiding clients through both contentious and non-contentious issues in the sector. His ability to combine practical solutions with deep legal insight has positioned him as a trusted advisor in navigating intricate disputes in the UAE.
FOCUS AREA
ElSayed Mohamed focuses on delivering strategic and effective solutions across real estate, construction, and corporate litigation. His key areas of expertise include:
- Real Estate and Construction Disputes:Advising on complex contractual claims, joint ventures, leasing matters, and high-value litigation.
- Corporate and Shareholder Disputes:Representing clients in partnership conflicts, governance issues, and profit-sharing disputes.
- Commercial and Industrial Matters:Handling disposals, secured finance, and employment-related disputes with a practical, results-driven approach.
- Jurisdictional and Legal Advisory:Providing guidance on cross-jurisdictional challenges and regulatory compliance.
ElSayed’s focus combines in-depth legal knowledge with practical solutions, enabling clients to navigate complex disputes with confidence and achieve successful outcomes.
KEY ENGAGEMENTS
- Successfully represented shareholders in high-value disputes, achieving favourable outcomes in matters of governance and profit distribution.
- Protected clients’ interests in multimillion-dirham commercial and contractual claims through strategic litigation.
- Led litigation strategies in real estate joint venture disputes before UAE courts, securing positive judgments.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by mentoring and supervising a team of legal consultants and associates in high-stakes litigation.
- Built a reputation for guiding the litigation department with innovative legal arguments and research-driven strategies, ensuring effective case management and client success.
