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KHALED SALEEM

Giza

Summary

"Experienced legal professional with extensive expertise in corporate law, tax law, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and providing high-level legal advisory to corporations, diplomatic missions, and senior management. Recognized for strategic problem-solving, clear communication, and strong leadership in managing legal affairs. Dedicated to delivering reliable, results-oriented legal solutions with integrity and adaptability

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Legal Counsel | HR & Administrative Director

Alwan Food Industries
01.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: alwan for ice cream
  • Lead the Legal Affairs Department, managing all corporate, contractual, and litigation matters for the company.
  • Represent the company before governmental bodies, industrial development authorities, and labor offices, ensuring compliance with Egyptian laws and regulations.
  • Handle licensing, permits, land allocation, and industrial registrations with investment and industrial authorities.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and corporate documents.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management on corporate governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Manage labor law matters, social insurance, and employee disputes, resolving conflicts and ensuring fair application of labor policies.
  • Oversee the Human Resources Department, including employee contracts, payroll, benefits, and labor relations.
  • Act as Administrative Director, supervising operations with external authorities (electricity, gas, water, tax, and investment bodies).
  • Successfully obtained investment licenses, foreign residency permits, and investor work authorizations for expatriates.
  • Led company representation before the General Authority for Investment (GAFI), including share registration, company compliance filings, and regulatory approvals.
  • Strengthened company’s legal position by implementing proactive risk management and compliance strategies.

Director of Legal Affairs

Egyptian British Chemicals Company
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Directed the Legal Affairs Department, overseeing all corporate, contractual, and litigation matters.
  • Represented the company before courts, labor offices, and governmental authorities.
  • Managed corporate disputes, debt recovery, and contract negotiations with suppliers, clients, and third parties.
  • Provided legal advisory to senior management on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and labor law issues.
  • Supervised the drafting, review, and execution of commercial agreements and corporate contracts.
  • Coordinated with government entities regarding licensing, permits, and industrial compliance requirements.
  • Led dispute resolution strategies to minimize legal risks and protect company interests.

Senior Associate Lawyer

Office of Salah El-Badrawy, Attorney at Legal Counsel to the Italian and Bulgarian Embassies
01.2006 - 01.2018
  • Represented the Italian and Bulgarian Embassies in Cairo in criminal, civil, and commercial cases before Egyptian courts.
  • Drafted and filed cassation petitions, constitutional appeals, and legal memoranda in both criminal and civil matters.
  • Appeared before the Court of Cassation and the Supreme Constitutional Court, gaining advanced expertise in high-level litigation.
  • Handled sensitive cases, including felonies, narcotics cases, crimes against persons, and arms-related offenses.
  • Managed civil and rental disputes, commercial litigation, and administrative law matters.
  • Acted as legal counsel for corporate clients, focusing on company formation, regulatory compliance, and labor disputes.
  • Developed strong expertise in international legal advisory, particularly in cases involving foreign entities and diplomatic missions.
  • Strengthened capabilities in drafting contracts, appeals, pleadings, and complex legal arguments.

Founder & Lawyer

Private Law Office
2005 - 2015

Established and managed my own private law office in Omraniya (8 El-Gamaa St.).

Litigated major criminal cases including homicide, violent crimes, and narcotics.

Represented clients in family and personal status cases (divorce, custody, inheritance).

Handled civil, commercial, and labor disputes for individuals and companies.

Drafted legal documents, contracts, and appeals before different court levels

Legal Consultant (Tax & Corporate)

El-Khobara Consulting Office
2000 - 2015

Provided legal consultancy in a multidisciplinary firm specializing in accounting and legal advisory services.

Prepared and submitted tax appeals for both companies and individuals.

Managed tax disputes covering income tax, sales tax, and property tax.

Followed up litigation processes from filing to final judgment (first instance, appeal, cassation).

Gained expertise at the intersection of tax law and accounting consultancy.

Note: The firm is no longer active.

Associate Lawyer

Law Office of Mahmoud Shaaban, Attorney at Cassation
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Represented clients in civil, criminal, and rental disputes, including misdemeanor and cassation-level cases.
  • Drafted appeals, legal memoranda, and defense pleadings before courts of different levels.
  • Assisted in preparing cassation petitions in both civil and criminal matters.
  • Gained strong expertise in labor disputes, commercial cases, and property law.
  • Built solid experience in court advocacy, dispute resolution, and client advisory.

Associate Lawyer

Law Office of Assem El-Aribi, Attorney at Cassation
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Handled a wide range of civil and criminal litigation, including felony cases before criminal courts.
  • Drafted legal memoranda, appeals, and defense strategies for complex disputes.
  • Supported senior lawyers in cassation cases, strengthening expertise in advanced litigation.
  • Gained significant exposure to corporate disputes, rental cases, and commercial litigation.
  • Enhanced practical skills in court representation, legal drafting, and case analysis.

Junior Lawyer

Law Office of Farouk Diab, Attorney at Cassation
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Represented clients in criminal and misdemeanor cases, including felonies, rental disputes, and labor law matters.
  • Prepared case files, drafted pleadings, and assisted in courtroom advocacy before various Egyptian courts.
  • Handled civil and commercial disputes, enhancing practical skills in litigation and negotiation.
  • Gained valuable experience in company law and labor disputes, providing legal support for both individuals and corporate clients.
  • Strengthened expertise in legal drafting, defense strategies, and dispute resolution.

Junior Lawyer

Law Office of Hamdy Khalifa (Former President of the Egyptian Bar Association)
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Assisted in preparing and drafting legal documents, case files, and appeals for civil, criminal, and rental disputes.
  • Conducted legal research and supported litigation strategies in various cases before Egyptian courts.
  • Gained hands-on experience in courtroom procedures, hearings, and client advisory.
  • Collaborated closely with senior lawyers on complex cases, building strong foundations in civil and criminal law practice.
  • Developed practical skills in legal drafting, pleadings, and case preparation that shaped subsequent career growth.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) - Faculty of Law

Cairo University
01-1994

Skills

    Leadership Strategic Thinking Negotiation Stakeholder & Government Relations Litigation under Pressure Problem Solving Compliance & Risk Management HR & Employee Relations Attention to Detail Time Management Adaptability Ethical Judgment Cross-functional Collaboration Mentoring

    Tax Law & Tax Litigation (including Appeals)

  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Administrative & Regulatory Law
  • Labor Law (Traditional & HR Management)
  • Civil & Criminal Law
  • Personal Status Law (Family & Inheritance)
  • Investment Law & Foreign Residency Permits
  • Civil, Commercial & Criminal Litigation
  • Cassation & Constitutional Litigation
  • Appeals & Petitions
  • High-Profile Criminal Defense (Felonies, Narcotics, Misdemeanors)
  • Court Advocacy & Representation
  • Case Strategy Development & Litigation Management
  • Dispute Resolution & Debt Recovery
  • Legal Compliance & Regulatory Compliance
  • Corporate Governance & Corporate Legal Management
  • Company Formation & Corporate Compliance
  • International & Diplomatic Legal Advisory
  • Government Relations & Industrial Licensing
  • Legal Advisory for Management
  • Contract Drafting & Negotiation
  • Contracts & Legal Writing (memoranda, appeals)
  • Legal Research & Advocacy
  • Accounting & Legal Advisory Coordination
  • Administrative Leadership & Case Management
  • HR & Labor Law Management
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution Oversight

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Chief Legal Counsel | HR & Administrative Director

Alwan Food Industries
01.2018 - Current

Director of Legal Affairs

Egyptian British Chemicals Company
01.2015 - 01.2018

Senior Associate Lawyer

Office of Salah El-Badrawy, Attorney at Legal Counsel to the Italian and Bulgarian Embassies
01.2006 - 01.2018

Associate Lawyer

Law Office of Mahmoud Shaaban, Attorney at Cassation
01.2004 - 01.2006

Associate Lawyer

Law Office of Assem El-Aribi, Attorney at Cassation
01.2001 - 01.2004

Junior Lawyer

Law Office of Farouk Diab, Attorney at Cassation
01.1999 - 01.2001

Junior Lawyer

Law Office of Hamdy Khalifa (Former President of the Egyptian Bar Association)
01.1996 - 01.1999

Founder & Lawyer

Private Law Office
2005 - 2015

Legal Consultant (Tax & Corporate)

El-Khobara Consulting Office
2000 - 2015

Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) - Faculty of Law

Cairo University
KHALED SALEEM