Yasser ElHawary
Elite Counsel for High-Stakes International Disputes

In the world of complex, cross-border arbitration, you don't just need a lawyer. You need a formidable strategist who understands every angle of the dispute—how it's argued, how it's managed, and how it's won.

Yasser El-Hawary is one of the few legal professionals in the Middle East who combines 25 years of elite counsel with the in-depth perspective of an award-winning arbitrator. This dual mastery is the foundation of Hawlex.

When you engage Hawlex, you get more than a legal opinion. You get a strategic partner who has seen your case from the other side of the bench.

A Unique Dual Perspective
Yasser doesn’t just argue cases; he decides them. He has been appointed as a sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator, and tribunal chairman in more than 50 international arbitration disputes. This gives his clients a profound strategic advantage: he knows precisely what evidence and arguments a tribunal needs to see to render a favorable award. His expertise is not just recognized by clients, but by the industry's leading institutions. In 2018, Yasser was awarded "Second-Best Sole Arbitrator" by the Dubai International Arbitration Center (DIAC).

Seamless Cross-Border Mastery
A successful outcome depends on navigating the critical seams between legal systems. Yasser is a master of this environment. Bilingual & Bicultural: Fully bilingual in Arabic and English, he commands the courtroom and the negotiating table in the two primary languages of Middle East commerce. Dual-Admitted: He holds full rights of audience before both the Supreme Court of Egypt and the DIFC Courts. Bridging Legal Worlds: This allows him to seamlessly bridge civil law (UAE, Egypt) and common law (DIFC) jurisdictions, a critical advantage in complex regional disputes.

A Business-First Approach
A dispute is, at its core, a business problem. Yasser is a commercial strategist first and a legal technician second. With a background in Corporate Finance from Columbia Business School and over six years leading corporate and transactional law practices, he approaches every case with a sharp commercial mindset. He is as comfortable structuring a multi-billion dollar construction deal as he is litigating its complexities. His expertise spans Construction & Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Corporate & Commercial Disputes.