About the Founder | Mhanny Youssef

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Mhanny Youssef

Practical expertise in managing complex disputes and shaping legal decisions across multiple environments.

A lawyer specialized in complex dispute management and corporate legal practice, with over twenty years of experience across Egypt and international jurisdictions, focusing on delivering practical legal solutions that support decision-making and protect interests.

Professional Experience

He brings over 20 years of experience in legal affairs and corporate legal departments, both within Egypt and internationally.
He began his career in Egypt, then moved to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he worked with leading law firms and progressed through senior legal roles, ultimately serving as Head of Legal at a major holding company in Riyadh. This provided him with hands-on experience in handling commercial and construction disputes and managing complex legal challenges.
He founded MAP Lawyers as a modern legal practice with a presence in Egypt and London, delivering practical legal solutions tailored to clients operating in diverse legal environments.
He has particular experience representing Egyptians abroad, especially in serious criminal and state security cases, earning the trust of Egyptian communities and relevant legal institutions.
He serves as legal advisor to various organizations, supporting them with practical legal solutions aligned with their operational needs.
He established a dedicated legal training division within MAP Lawyers, aimed at transferring practical knowledge and preparing legal professionals for regional and international practice.
He has also contributed to developing legal teams within international companies and delivered specialized training programs that combine academic knowledge with practical application, in addition to participating in training initiatives organized by academic institutions.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor of Law – Faculty of Law, Cairo University (Beni Suef Branch) – 2003
Early Professional Development:
- Advanced English Course – AMIDEAST (Assiut) – 2004
- Computer Skills Course – New Horizons (Assiut) – 2004
Specialized Diplomas & Certifications:
- International Diploma in Negotiation & Contract Drafting – Justice Center for Arbitration & Legal Consultancy (Cairo) – 2015
- Diploma in International Contract Management Strategies – Faculty of Law, Alexandria University in cooperation with Alexandria Arbitration Center – 2015
- Professional Certificate in Contract Drafting – Arab Society for Legal Sciences (Cairo) – 2017
- Professional Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration (Arabic / English) – Justice Academy for Legal & Economic Studies – 2017
- Certificate in Dispute Resolution Skills in International Contracts – Arab Arbitration Center – 2017
Arbitration & Arbitrator Training:
- Introductory & Advanced Program for Arab Arbitrators – Cairo – 2010

Professional Memberships

Egyptian Bar Association (since 2004)
Arab Lawyers Union (since 2008)
Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) – International Arbitration Advisor (since 2010)
Arab Federation for Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Arab Arbitration Center
Arab Society for Legal Sciences and Translation

Founder's Message

MAP Lawyers was founded on the belief that modern businesses need more than traditional legal advice. They need a legal partner who contributes to decision-making, manages risk, and protects their interests before disputes arise.

With more than two decades of professional experience in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, we have built our practice around protecting businesses, strengthening legal positions, and supporting safer, more sustainable decisions.

MAP Lawyers brings together experienced lawyers, partners, and experts across different disciplines and jurisdictions. Our integrated approach combines legal, commercial, and technical expertise to manage complex transactions and disputes.

Our vision is to build an Arab law firm with an international presence, recognised for professional performance, trusted relationships, and high-quality legal solutions that support investment and the business environment across the region and beyond.

Welcome to MAP Lawyers-where experience creates value, and law becomes a tool for business protection and better decision-making.