Abdelrahman Elshawadfy is a Legal Execution Officer at Kayrouz & Associates and a licensed lawyer in Egypt. He supports the firm's litigation team on execution proceedings, the stage at which the court enforces a judgment against the losing party.
Abdelrahman began his career in Egypt, where he handled cases before the district courts, the courts of first instance and the courts of appeal in criminal, civil and family matters.
In the UAE, his work covers civil, commercial and real estate disputes, personal status cases, labour claims and execution files, along with contract review and legal advice. He analyses the facts of each matter, identifies the legal rules that apply and manages the procedural steps each stage of the case requires.
Abdelrahman holds a Bachelor of Laws from Tanta University in Egypt, awarded in 2021, and is a member of the Egyptian Bar Association.
Areas of Practice
Real estate
Family
Employment
Criminal
Litigation and dispute resolution
Core Responsibilities
- Facilitating client communication and service coordination
- Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
- Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care
Qualifications
Admissions
Member of the Egyptian Bar Association
Academic
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Tanta University, Egypt (2021)
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed lawyer, Arab Republic of Egypt
Languages
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