Meet Our Partners & Counsel
Partners
Ahmet Kandil
Ahmed Amr Kandil is a seasoned legal professional with over 15 years of experience in international and domestic law, corporate legal affairs, and government advisory. As Managing Partner and Corporate Legal Counselor at Al Etihad Lawyers & Legal Advisors, he leads major mandates across the UAE, Africa, and Asia. He specializes in corporate and commercial law, M&A, dispute resolution, and international arbitration. Previously, he served as Legal Counselor at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs and began his career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Egypt, training with Baker McKenzie. He holds an LLB and a Diploma in International Arbitration.
Mohamed Abdou
Mohamed Abdou is a Senior Legal Advisor specializing in international trade law, climate and green finance, intellectual property, and genetic resources governance. Admitted to practice law in France and Egypt, and UAE he has extensive experience advising multilateral organizations, multinational companies, on complex institutional, contractual, and compliance matters. His work spans cross-border projects, dispute resolution, and the development of legal frameworks supporting sustainable development and international cooperation across the MENA region and beyond. He is fluent in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish.
Uğur Sevgili
Ugur Sevgili is an international lawyer with extensive experience in strategic legal advisory and cross-border negotiations.Admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, he has served in senior roles within international institutions. As the Founding Partner of Arbitria Solutions Legal Consultancy, Mr. Sevgili leads the firm’s international law department, specializing in International Commercial Law, International Contracts, Corporate Law, and Crisis Management. Throughout his career, Mr. Sevgili has been featured in national and international media as an expert legal commentator, underscoring his commitment to professional development. Fluent in English, Turkish, and German, Mr. Sevgili’s international legal practice continues to support clients operating across diverse jurisdictions.
Ümmü Gülsüm BİLEN
Ümmü Gülsüm Bilen is an experienced attorney who graduated from Bilkent University Faculty of Law and has been practicing since 2010 in the fields of international law, commercial law, defense industry contracts, and investment consultancy. She has provided strategic legal services to multinational corporations, investors, and industrial enterprises.Expanding her extensive legal expertise into the Dubai market, Ümmü Gülsüm Bilen also provides investment consultancy including real estate, offering investors legal assurance, contract management, and investment protection strategies.With her client-oriented approach and strong international network, Ümmü Gülsüm Bilen is recognized as a trusted figure in both the legal and commercial spheres.