Ramez M. Mikhail

About

A seasoned Arabic-English legal consultant with 23 years of experience, Ramez M. Mikhail is recognized for his mastery of UAE law, cross-border disputes, and corporate advisory work spanning Mainland, free zone, and offshore jurisdictions.

Ramez M. Mikhail is a bilingual Arabic-English Senior Legal Consultant and UAE-certified practitioner with over 23 years of experience across the MENA region, including 12 years specializing in UAE law. Known for his meticulous approach, he excels in civil, commercial, employment, family, and real estate disputes, delivering precise and strategic legal guidance.

Ramez began his career in Egypt, practicing as a licensed attorney for more than a decade and appearing before courts up to the High Supreme Court. His expertise spanned competition, anti-monopoly, construction, real estate, labor, and bankruptcy law, giving him a strong understanding of regional legal frameworks.

Since joining Al Jallaf Advocates, he has advised multinational clients in pharmaceuticals, tourism, and oil and gas, leveraging his bilingual drafting skills to craft contracts and legal memoranda.

His proficiency also extends to UAE corporate matters, including Commercial Companies Law, M&A transactions, and regulations for onshore entities such as Mainland, JAFZA, DAFZA, DWC, and DMCC, as well as offshore jurisdictions. Ramez’s expertise in DIFC Common Law further strengthens his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, earning clients’ trust through thorough analysis and strategic counsel. He also advises on risk assessment, compliance, dispute resolution, and optimizing legal operations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Education & Honors

  • LLB, Ain Shams University (2002) BA in English, High Institute for Language and Translation (1999)
  • Arbitration Course in Dispute Resolution, ADR Institute of Ontario, Canada (2016)
  • DIFC Laws Certificate Program, 120 Learning Hours, DIFC Law Academy (2023)
  • Professional Diploma in Aircraft Leasing and Finance, 40 Credit Hours, Dublin, Ireland (2024)

Court admissions and affiliations

  • Licensed Attorney, Egyptian Courts up to the Supreme Court (Active Member)
  • Certified Legal Practitioner, Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD) (Active Member)
  • Registered Legal Practitioner, DIFC (Active Member)
  • Registered Patent and Trademark Agent, Egypt
  • Registered Trademark Agent, Canada

Selected Experience

  • UAE Litigation : Defense team member in a landmark MENA banking and commercial dispute.
  • Egypt Litigation : Managed case files for 5-star hotels’ HR departments, providing legal analysis and compliance recommendations.
  • Corporate : Drafted bilingual Arabic-English contracts, including service, manufacturing, supply, and concession agreements.
  • Real Estate & Construction : Guided clients on UAE real estate rule updates, leveraging SPAs and tenancy contracts.
  • Bad Debts : Navigated bad debt litigation and secured amicable settlements for the Cyprus project in Egypt.

Publications, speeches and presentations

Book Chapters/Articles

  • Country Profile: Egypt – Labor Law, Doing Business (2008, 2009, 2010)

Speeches

  • Regularly presents on UAE corporate law, real estate regulations, and dispute resolution at regional legal forums.

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English