Dalia ADEL
Dubai,UAE
Summary
"Experienced qualified Egyptian Lawyer and Registered Foreign Lawyer at Solicitors Regulation Authority (UK) with over than six years in several industries. Holding two Master's degrees in International Business, Commercial and Tax Law, as well as European and International Business Law, and Bachelor's degree in International Law from France and Egypt. Passionate about law, business, and energy, I strive to contribute to sustainable development and innovation in the sector."
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Counsel (Construction, Operation and Maintenance)
ENGIE
Dubai
2021.08 - Current
- Establishing and maintaining proper governance structures, advising on regulatory compliance, and addressing issues related to shareholder rights, disclosure, and ethical practices.
- Complying with all policies, law, standard, rules, regulations and requirements for all assets incorporated within the GCC and Pakistan regions while reducing potential liabilities and enhancing positive reputation for corporate governance
- Taking the lead on litigations cases in the GCC and reviewing and following up with the team and local counsel on the update of the court cases
- Providing legal support during the construction phase and ongoing operation and maintenance of renewable energy facilities.
- Negotiated, drafted and reviewed several commercial contracts.
Paralegal
AMEA Power
Dubai
2020.09 - 2021.05
- Managed all legal activities ancillary to bidding, developing and financial closures of major independent power projects, including bid submissions, project companies' incorporation, achieving successful financial closures.
- Supported in negotiation of major contractual commercial agreements.
Senior Supervisor- Projects (Legal)
ACWA Power
Dubai
2018.08 - 2020.09
- Drafted a broad range of contractual agreements (including project agreements & finance agreements)
- Prepared all the legal requirement of bid submissions with various clients, incorporating project companies within and outside the GCC and taking a lead role in satisfying the conditions precedent to achieve financial closures.
Legal Intern
TESCA Group
Paris , France
2018.01 - 2018.07
- Drafted commercial agreements within the automotive industry.
- Ensured legal compliance and assisting the different departments in legal issues and legal research in contract law, business law and IP/IT.
- Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with corporate law.
Legal intern
Altana Law Firm (Advant-Altana)
Paris , France
2017.07 - 2017.12
- Legal research and preparation of notes in investment and construction arbitration (FIDIC contracts).
- Preparation of pre-litigation files and litigation memoranda
- Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
- Published articles for the arbitration blog and translation of various documents (https://arbitrationnewsaltana.wordpress.com/2017/08/31/third-party-funding-new- recognitions-in-domestic-legislations-and-status/)
Legal Counsel
Abdel Raouf Law Firm
Cairo
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Negotiated and drafted a broad range of contractual agreements and MOUs, including joint ventures, management and supply agreements.
- Assisted in the coordination of drafting legal memorandums and legal research and drafting legal reports.
Legal Intern
Abdel Raouf Law Firm
Cairo , Egypt
2015.06 - 2015.08
- Conducted legal research on various topics, including case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
- Assisted attorneys in reviewing and organizing legal documents, contracts, and evidence related to ongoing cases.
Education
Master of Laws - Double Major French and English in International Business Law
University Toulouse 1 Capitole
Toulouse, France 2016.11 - 2017.08
Master of Laws - European and International Business Law
University of Paris I - Pantheon Sorbonne
Cairo, Egypt 2015.09 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Egyptian Law
University of Cairo
Cairo, Egypt 2013.09 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - French Business Law
University of Paris I - Pantheon Sorbonne
Cairo, Egypt 2013.09 - 2015.05
Languages
- Arabic (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Fluent)
- Mastering the Microsoft Office environment and packages.
Accomplishments
- 2023: Finalist in "Rising Star in House Counsel" category at THE LAW magazine ME.
- 2021-present: Arbitrator at the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration Arabic Moot.
- 2019 - present: Arbitrator at Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
Certification
- December 2020: Lawyer- Egyptian Bar Association
- November 2022: Registered Foreign Lawyer- SRA (England and Wales)
Timeline
Legal Counsel (Construction, Operation and Maintenance)
ENGIE
2021.08 - Current
Paralegal
AMEA Power
2020.09 - 2021.05
Senior Supervisor- Projects (Legal)
ACWA Power
2018.08 - 2020.09
Legal Intern
TESCA Group
2018.01 - 2018.07
Legal intern
Altana Law Firm (Advant-Altana)
2017.07 - 2017.12
Master of Laws - Double Major French and English in International Business Law
University Toulouse 1 Capitole
2016.11 - 2017.08
Legal Counsel
Abdel Raouf Law Firm
2016.06 - 2016.08
Master of Laws - European and International Business Law
University of Paris I - Pantheon Sorbonne
2015.09 - 2016.05
Legal Intern
Abdel Raouf Law Firm
2015.06 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Egyptian Law
University of Cairo
2013.09 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - French Business Law
University of Paris I - Pantheon Sorbonne
2013.09 - 2015.05
- December 2020: Lawyer- Egyptian Bar Association
- November 2022: Registered Foreign Lawyer- SRA (England and Wales)
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