Experience

Ashraf El Motei is the founder and managing partner of Motei & Associates, which was established in 2002. He began his legal career as a public prosecutor in Cairo, Egypt in 1990, bringing extensive experience to his practice. With over 35 years of legal licensure, he has developed a comprehensive background in dispute resolution and related practice areas.

Specialty

Ashraf El Motei heads the dispute resolution practice in the United Arab Emirates and specializes in civil and commercial litigation with a particular focus on international matters. His expertise extends to advising clients on complex civil, commercial, and corporate issues. He also practices in general corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border contracts.

Achievements and Recognition

Continued membership in The Lawyer Network in UAE: https://www.thelawyer-network.com/news.aspx?n=12195&npage=27
Listed in Global Law Experts & Global Advisory Experts Annual Awards 2021 for Dispute Resolution: https://globaladvisoryexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Global-Law-Experts-Global-Advisory-Experts-Annual-Awards-2021-ONLINE_compressed-1.pdf
Motei & Associates awarded Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year in the UAE in Global Law Experts Annual Awards 2019: https://globallawexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PB4391-Global-Law-Experts-Awards-2019-FINAL-without-crops_compressed.pdf
Successfully represented client in Dubai Court of Appeal case annulling a DIAC arbitral award due to arbitrator's breach of due process: https://legalblogs.wolterskluwer.com/arbitration-blog/dubai-court-of-appeal-rejects-a-diac-award-due-to-arbitrators-breach-of-due-process/

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