Yahia Fahmy
Cairo, Dubai
Summary
Seasoned international legal and tax advisor specialising in cross-border transactions, M&A due diligence, and corporate structuring. As Tax and Legal Director at Lawvisory LLC, delivers strategic insights on U.S. and international legal frameworks and corporate governance. Previous experience at Deloitte focused on international tax and transaction advisory for multinational clients, with expertise in legal research and contract drafting.
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Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Tax and Legal Director
Lawvisory LLC
Washington DC, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Lead legal and tax due diligence projects for mergers, acquisitions, and investment transactions.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated legal agreements and transaction documents, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory standards.
- Developed and presented sophisticated tax mitigation and business structuring solutions, facilitating informed decision-making for clients and referral partners.
- Advised clients on U.S. and international tax structuring, enhancing cross-border transaction efficiency and corporate compliance.
- Support venture capital, private equity, and corporate restructuring matters, including partnership and entity structuring.
- Oversee ongoing compliance, operational structuring, and advisory support for domestic and international entities.
- Manage client communications, intake analysis, and cross-functional project execution across multiple jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with RIAs, attorneys, CPAs, and external advisors on complex client engagements and implementation strategies.
- Prepare client memoranda, strategic analyses, and tax planning recommendations for high-net-worth individuals and businesses.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research related to U.S. tax, corporate governance, and international business operations.
International Tax and Legal Consultant
Deloitte and Touche ME.
Dubai, Cairo
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Advises clients on international trade laws, regulations, and policies
- Advises on trade compliance, including export controls, sanctions, and embargoes
- Helps clients obtain necessary licenses, permits, and authorizations for international trade activities
- Assists clients with navigating complex Customs procedures and clearance requirements
- Optimised supply chain logistics for clients, ensuring compliance with trade agreements and Customs regulations
- Provides guidance on tariff classification, valuation, and origin determination for imported goods
- Developed and implemented strategies that mitigated trade-related risks and minimised Customs duties and fees
- Monitors changes in trade policies and regulations, and updates clients accordingly
- Collaborates with government agencies, industry associations, and other stakeholders on trade-related issues
- Provided legal support for mergers and acquisitions involving cross-border operations, ensuring compliance and facilitating smooth transactions
- Provided first-class legal advice to clients for optimum outcomes.
- Drafted legal documents, letters and contracts tailored to client's needs, ensuring complete accuracy.
- Collaborated with internal clients and members of shareholder legal teams to get contracts closed with relevant shareholder's approval.
Junior Associate
Levari Law Firm (US/UK Corporate Lawyer)
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered legal analysis and transaction counsel for angel and venture finance, and mergers & acquisitions, facilitating informed decision-making
- Directed the attorney in executing mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures for large, middle-market, and small companies.
- Negotiated and drafted confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, and related transaction documents in a variety of industries including, beverages and medical device sales
- Negotiated commercial contracts for software subscriptions, licenses, maintenance, and professional services, ensuring alignment with client objectives
- Negotiated and prepared agreements for licensing confidentiality, and joint-development programs
- Drafted legal documents, letters and contracts tailored to client's needs, ensuring complete accuracy
- Conducted research and writing on large company contract matters, analysing applicability of UCC to large computer chips, enhancing understanding for clients
Junior Lawyer
United Nations
Cairo, Egypt
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided legal advice and negotiated contractual terms, ensuring compliance and alignment with client objectives
- Advised clients on complex legal systems, enhancing understanding and supporting colleagues with precise legal guidance
- Performed extensive research to prepare and write detailed legal briefs
- Managed defence and enforcement of claims while upholding ethical standards in all interactions
- Facilitated resolution of disputes through arbitration processes to ensure fair outcomes.
- Represented legal opinions and facts poignantly, using verbal and written communication
- Interviewed candidates and determine whether they are eligible for the United Nations Protection
In-House Counsel
Damas For Jewelries
Cairo, Egypt
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Gave accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
- Applied effective risk management techniques and offered proactive advice on possible legal issues
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement defence strategies that mitigated legal risks
- Specified internal governance policies and monitored compliance to ensure adherence to legal standards
- Researched and evaluated risk factors to inform business decisions and enhance operational resilience
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation and arbitration strategies
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed motions in arbitration
- Negotiated settlements to resolve disputes and avoid lengthy and potentially damaging arbitration.
Junior Associate Trainee
Baker & Mckenzie
Cairo, Egypt
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided legal guidance and advice to clients
- Advised clients on legal rights and obligations as well as the specifics of their cases and best options.
- Researched relevant legal precedents to inform case strategy.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy
- Prepared cases for trial by analysing facts and formulating defence strategies
- Drafted and notarized legal contracts, agreements, and memorandums ensuring compliance with legal standards
- Facilitated meetings to negotiate settlements and discuss case strategies
- Attended court sessions and hearings
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases
- Tracked budget and expenditures to ensure financial compliance.
Education
Masters of Laws (LLM) - International Corporate, Business, and Trade Law
2027
BACHELOR OF ARTS (LLB) - LAW
01-2020
Skills
- Corporate Law
- Corporate transactions management
- Legal writing
- Reviewing contracts
- Arbitration
- Intellectual property Law
- Case interpretation
- Legal supervision
- Government relations
- Strategic Business
- Analytical thinking
- Public speaking
- MS Office proficiency
- Corporate law
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Law License. The Egyptian Bar Association.
- Economics and International Business Certificate. The International Business Management Institute. Berlin. Germany.
- Risk Management Certificate. The International Business Management Institute. Berlin. Germany.
Accomplishments
- Have a certificate of appreciation from different extracurricular activities.
- Member of fundraising committee from ISLC at the American University in Cairo.
- ICJ secretariat at CIMUN at the American University in Cairo.
- President of UN Assembly at the British University in Egypt.
- Egyptian national team taekwondo Player.
Timeline
Tax and Legal Director - Lawvisory LLC
01.2026 - Current
International Tax and Legal Consultant - Deloitte and Touche ME.
05.2024 - 01.2026
Junior Associate - Levari Law Firm (US/UK Corporate Lawyer)
09.2022 - 04.2024
Junior Lawyer - United Nations
09.2021 - 09.2022
In-House Counsel - Damas For Jewelries
10.2020 - 08.2021
Junior Associate Trainee - Baker & Mckenzie
04.2020 - 07.2020
University of Essex - Masters of Laws (LLM), International Corporate, Business, and Trade Law
London South Bank University - BACHELOR OF ARTS (LLB), LAW