Abdelrahman Gomaa

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Abdelrahman Gomaa

Senior Counsel

Biography

Abdelrahman Gomaa is a seasoned Senior Counsel in Al Tamimi & Company’s Dispute Resolution department, with nearly two decades of experience in litigation and arbitration. He specializes in handling complex civil, commercial, tax, administrative, and white-collar criminal disputes across various industries.

Abdelrahman’s career trajectory reflects a profound dedication to high-stakes legal matters. Before joining Al Tamimi & Company, he developed his litigation expertise at prominent law firms, representing distinguished clients in sectors such as tax, insurance, competition, intellectual property, construction, banking, and pharmaceuticals.

In international arbitration, Abdelrahman has successfully handled significant cases under CRCICA and UNCITRAL rules, covering industries like construction, medical services, and sports.

Thought Leadership

A recognized thought leader, Abdelrahman has authored several works, including:

“COVID-19 and Contractual Obligations: Force Majeure and Frustration”

“The Effect of Negative Jurisdiction Clauses on the Jurisdiction of Egyptian Courts in Cross-Border Commercial Agreements”

He also launched a video series providing insights into legal strategies and best practices.

Academic Pursuits

Currently pursuing a PhD at Cairo University, Abdelrahman’s research focuses on the applications of letters of credit in Islamic banking.

Key Representations

Successfully represented a leading telecommunications company in a competition law case worth EGP 450 million.
Represented a prominent pharmaceutical company in a commercial dispute valued at EGP 290 million.
Acted for a multinational technology company in income tax and VAT disputes totaling EGP 350 million.
Successfully defended a global insurance company in over 150 cases involving real estate and tax matters.
Representing an international bank in a loan agreement litigation case worth EGP 600 million.
Assisting a presiding arbitrator in a CRCICA case involving a Build Operate Transfer agreement.

Notable Advisory Roles

Advised a multinational beverage company in negotiating and settling VAT and social insurance disputes collectively exceeding EGP 450 million.
Counsel to a Lebanese automotive company in a litigation case concerning an agency agreement valued at EGP 300 million.
Abdelrahman’s strategic acumen, industry expertise, and academic contributions position him as a trusted advisor and advocate in complex disputes across the MENA region and beyond.