Salma Abdelaziz
Senior Associate, LLM
Cairo
Summary
Over 9 years of legal expertise specializing in international disputes resolution and regulatory matters. My practice includes handling a diverse range of international arbitration cases under various institutional rules. With a focus on the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) industry, representing leading sports federations and media outlets in investigations before the COMESA Competition Commission. Additionally, providing strategic counsel to multinational IT, telecommunications, and pharmaceutical companies on regulatory compliance, competition legislation, and cybersecurity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Associate
Meysan
01.2023 - Current
- Successfully represented world-ranked professional squash player in an anti-doping investigation before the International Testing Agency.
- Currently representing the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in proceedings before the COMESA Competition Commission regarding a US$1 Billion contract with Lagardère Sports (now "Sportfive EMEA"), including all associated broadcasting, licensing, marketing, and sponsorship agreements.
- Successfully guided the CAF through a landmark investigation before the COMESA Competition Appeals Board, establishing a significant precedent.
- Provided strategic counsel to multinational IT, telecommunications, and pharmaceutical corporations on regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, regional competition laws, and cybersecurity and data privacy regulations.
Senior Associate
SHAHID LAW FIRM
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Successfully defending the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against Lagardère Sports in an ICC Emergency Arbitration under Swiss law concerning the alleged unlawful termination of a one-billion-dollar sports broadcasting and marketing contract.
- Successfully defending a European sports marketing company before the COMESA Competition Commission with respect to its alleged breach of COMESA Competition Regulations following its execution of a multimillion-dollar sports broadcasting contract with a European-based international sports association.
- Advising leading technology companies, sports federations and media outlets on matters relating to data privacy, compliance and media.
- Supporting and mentoring new junior team members.
Legal Intern (integral part of LL.M.)
WALDER WYSS Ltd
08.2022 - 10.2022
- First member of the International Arbitration Internship Program.
- Drafting legal submissions and conducting legal research in arbitration proceedings under the ICC, DIS and VIAC.
Senior Associate
YOUSSEF & PARTNERS
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Acting as counsel in high-value and complex cases under various institutional rules, including ICSID, CRCICA, DIAC and ICC.
- Acting as tribunal secretary on cases under the CRCICA and DIAC rules.
- Advising clients on Investment and Labor laws in Egypt.
- Assessing candidates' qualifications and suitability for internship roles; providing mentorship and guidance to interns throughout their tenure.
Associate
SHAHID LAW FIRM
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Acting as counsel in arbitration proceedings under UAE and Egyptian law.
- Advising clients on complex transactional matters under Egyptian law.
Associate
HAFEZ AVOCATS
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Acting as counsel in high-value and complex cases under various institutional rules, including ICSID, CRCICA and ICC.
Legal Consultant
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION RULE OF LAW INITIATIVE
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Implementing Continuing Legal Education programs in Egypt for judges and young lawyers.
- Launching first young lawyer/legal mentoring program in Cairo.
- Representing the ABA at meetings with local partners.
- Drafting legal reports and assessments to evaluate ABA programs in Egypt.
Junior Associate
MENA ASSOCIATES, RECHTSANWÄLTE
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Advising clients on cross-border transactions alongside the firm's Munich and Dubai offices.
Education
L.L.M Iternational Contracts & Arbitration -
Université De Fribourg
09.2022 - 07.2023
Law School English Section LLB - undefined
Ain Shams University
Egyptian Baccalaureate -
Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo
Diploma: German - undefined
Deutsches Sprach Diplom Zweite Stufe
Publications
- Egypt Chapter, American Bar Association, International Antitrust Law Committee, Hot Topics, Fall 2023 (with Tarek Badawy)
- Egypt Chapter, The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Review (11th and 12th eds.), Tarek Badawy and Hoda ElBeheiry, Dec. 2020 and Jan. 2022
- Benchmarking Public-Private Partnerships Procurement in the Arab Republic of Egypt (2017), Counselor Sarwat Abd El-Shahid, The World Bank
- Investment Treaty Arbitration, Getting the Deal Through (2016 and 2017), Girgis Abd ElShahid and César R. Ternieden
Timeline
Senior Associate
Meysan
01.2023 - Current
L.L.M Iternational Contracts & Arbitration -
Université De Fribourg
09.2022 - 07.2023
Legal Intern (integral part of LL.M.)
WALDER WYSS Ltd
08.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Associate
SHAHID LAW FIRM
09.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Associate
YOUSSEF & PARTNERS
04.2017 - 08.2018
Associate
SHAHID LAW FIRM
03.2015 - 02.2017
Associate
HAFEZ AVOCATS
11.2012 - 01.2015
Legal Consultant
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION RULE OF LAW INITIATIVE
06.2011 - 10.2012
Junior Associate
MENA ASSOCIATES, RECHTSANWÄLTE
02.2010 - 10.2010
Law School English Section LLB - undefined
Ain Shams University
Egyptian Baccalaureate -
Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo
Diploma: German - undefined
Deutsches Sprach Diplom Zweite Stufe
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