Abdallah Borham Mar
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented project lawyer with a proven track record in navigating the complexities of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), and project finance structures. Eager to leverage extensive experience and expertise to drive successful project outcomes, mitigate legal risks, and optimize financial performance within dynamic and fast-paced environments. Committed to providing strategic legal counsel and fostering collaborative relationships to facilitate seamless project execution from inception to completion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Counsel
BAYANAT GIQ/MIRA Aerospace
01.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and negotiated a variety of agreements including supply agreements and reseller agreements, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating risks.
- Drafted shareholder resolutions and board resolutions, facilitating corporate decision-making and governance processes.
- Reviewed shareholders agreements and share purchase agreements, safeguarding company interests and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Drafted Letters of Agreement (LOA) and Letters of Intent (LOI), laying the groundwork for future contractual relationships and negotiations.
- Administered day-to-day legal operations, providing invaluable legal assistance and feedback to support various departments within the organization.
- Assisted in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities by conducting due diligence investigations, identifying potential liabilities, and contributing to deal negotiations.
- Drafted clear and enforceable agreements, contracts, and legal documents to protect clients' legal rights and interests.
Senior Lawyer
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Reviewed and negotiated various project-related contracts, including Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), EPC+F (EPC with Financing), EPC deferred payment, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), ensuring compliance and mitigating risks across diverse project types such as solar plants, transmission lines, conventional power plants, and water treatment facilities.
- Proficiently analyzed and managed all associated documentation for project execution, including financial documents such as Direct Agreements, Parent Company Guarantees, and various types of bonds.
- Conducted thorough reviews of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), and bidding documents to provide comprehensive risk assessments for project tenders.
- Ensured fulfillment of all legal condition precedents for projects and supervised the execution of non-legal condition precedents.
- Represented the company in front of governmental authorities including the General Authority for Investment, Egyptian Electric Transmission Company, and New and Renewable Energy Authority.
- Reviewed and negotiated various types of contracts including Supply Contracts, Subcontracts, Service Level Agreements (SLA), Partner Agreements, and Purchase Orders.
- Reviewed and negotiated Joint Venture/Consortium Agreements, facilitating collaborative project endeavors.
- Drafted shareholder resolutions and board resolutions, and reviewed shareholders agreements and share purchase agreements.
- Administered day-to-day legal operations, including issuing delegations, drafting and issuing Power of Attorneys (POAs), and providing legal assistance and feedback for other departments.
- Provided legal opinions and feedback as required, conducted legal research, and supported other sections within the legal department.
- Drafted letters related to projects and communication with governmental authorities.
Corporate Lawyer(French Speaker)
INFINITY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Reviewed and analyzed a variety of contracts including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), SPA (Sale and Purchase Agreement), PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), and other legal documents.
- Drafted and authenticated Board of Directors (BOD), Ordinary General Meetings (OGM), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM) resolutions in both Arabic and English languages.
- Evaluated and negotiated various contracts such as Sales Contracts, Supply Agreements, EV (Electric Vehicle) Charges Installation Contracts, and O&M (Operations and Maintenance) Agreements to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
- Conducted thorough reviews of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), and bidding documents, assessing all associated risks pertaining to project execution and legal obligations.
- Managed day-to-day legal operations, providing legal counsel and support to internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and compliance with legal requirements.
- Facilitated the incorporation of companies abroad, including entities in jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Netherlands, ensuring adherence to local regulations and compliance standards
Senior Legal Associate
Al Sanhory Law firm
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared for court proceedings and attended hearings, representing the client'sinterests in litigation matters.
- Responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts in all domains, ensuring legal compliance and protecting the company's interests.
- Drafted legal documents such as contracts and litigation documents, maintaining accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Supervised agreements and effectively managed disputes, employing negotiation and conflict resolution skills to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Reviewed Intellectual Property contracts and various other types of contracts, safeguarding the company's intellectual assets and contractual rights.
- Managed trademark registration processes, ensuring legal protection of the company's brands and intellectual property assets.
- Provided general advice and explanations on legal matters to clients, offering legal opinions and guidance to support informed decision-making.
Senior Legal Officer
Egy Lease Company
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Reviewed and drafted financial leasing contracts for various assets including real estate, vehicles, and machinery, ensuring legal compliance and protecting the company's interests.
- Provided legal opinions regarding the assets to be leased, conducting thorough assessments to mitigate risks and ensure the legality of transactions.
- Undertook legal action and asset recovery processes, representing the company's interests in disputes and facilitating the retrieval of leased assets when necessary.
- Responsible for real estate asset registrations, managing processes such as Notary Public registry and registrations with authorities like the Industrial Development Authority and New Urban Communities’ Authority.
- Drafted and authenticated Board of Directors (BOD), General Meetings (GM), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMS) resolutions, facilitating corporate decision-making and governance processes.
- Authenticated companies' BODs and EGMS at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered day-to-day legal operations, providing support to internal stakeholders and ensuring legal compliance across company activities.
- Handled litigation matters including civil, commercial, economic lawsuits, and penal cases, representing the company's interests in court proceedings.
- Monitored and coordinated with external legal advisors, ensuring alignment with company objectives and effective representation in legal matters
Legal Officer/ Senior Legal Officer
Global Corp for financial services
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Reviewed and drafted financial leasing contracts for various assets including real estate, vehicles, and machinery, ensuring legal compliance and protecting the company's interests.
- Provided legal opinions regarding the assets to be leased, conducting thorough assessments to mitigate risks and ensure the legality of transactions.
- Undertook legal action and asset recovery processes, representing the company's interests in disputes and facilitating the retrieval of leased assets when necessary.
- Responsible for real estate asset registrations, managing processes such as Notary Public registry and registrations with authorities like the Industrial Development Authority and New Urban Communities’ Authority.
- Drafted and authenticated Board of Directors (BOD), General Meetings (GM), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMS) resolutions, facilitating corporate decision-making and governance processes.
- Authenticated companies' BODs and EGMS at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered day-to-day legal operations, providing support to internal stakeholders and ensuring legal compliance across company activities.
- Handled litigation matters including civil, commercial, economic lawsuits, and penal cases, representing the company's interests in court proceedings.
- Monitored and coordinated with external legal advisors, ensuring alignment with company objectives and effective representation in legal matters
Lawyer/Trainee
Noureldine Law office
06.2016 - 06.2017
Education
Bachelor of Law -
Ain Shams University
01.2016
Diplôme Universitaire d'Études juridiques françaises -
Université de Lyon 3
01.2016
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Legal Drafting
- Contract drafting
- Proactive risk mitigation
Accomplishments
- Possess extensive expertise in both local and international legal practices, ranging from law firms and non-banking financial institutions to major corporations like Elsewedy Electric, Infinity Power and Bayanat.
- Acquired legal experience to the common law system under the guidance of a UK solicitor as Cheif Legal Officer at Elsewedy Electric.
- Contributed to Elsewedy Electric's excellence in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for energy projects, including power plants, renewable energy ventures, and grid infrastructure development across the MENA region and Africa. Played a pivotal role in establishing Elsewedy Electric as one of the premier companies in Egypt.
- Engaged in significant projects with Elsewedy Electric, including the following : Saad Solar PV Project (350 MW) in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Jinko Solar.
D’jermaya CDEN Energy Solar PV Power Plant (36 MWp) with associated infrastructure in Chad.
Gonsin Solar Power Plant (42 MW) with storage system in Burkina Faso.
Selous PV Solar Power Project (50 MW) in Zimbabwe.
Photovoltaic Plant (69 MW AC) in Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa. - Played a crucial role in key projects with Infinity Power, including the acquisition of Lekela Power and the development of projects such as the Taiba N'Diaye Wind Farm (158.7 MW) in Senegal, the Bulkscop PV project (720 MW) in South Africa ,Saint Gobain PV Plant in Egypt and Ras Ghareb Wind Farm in Egypt.
- Acting as legal counsel at Bayanat, a leading provider of geospatial and AI-powered solutions and part of the G42 Group, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge technologies in the industry.
Languages
Arabic
French
English
Military Status
Exempted
Qualified Jurisdiction
Admitted to Bar Association of Egypt since 2017 and currently a first instance lawyer
Personal Information
- Nationality: Egyptian/Senegalese
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Legal Counsel
BAYANAT GIQ/MIRA Aerospace
01.2024 - Current
Senior Lawyer
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC
08.2022 - 12.2023
Corporate Lawyer(French Speaker)
INFINITY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
01.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Legal Associate
Al Sanhory Law firm
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Legal Officer
Egy Lease Company
01.2019 - 12.2020
Legal Officer/ Senior Legal Officer
Global Corp for financial services
06.2017 - 12.2019
Lawyer/Trainee
Noureldine Law office
06.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Law -
Ain Shams University
Diplôme Universitaire d'Études juridiques françaises -
Université de Lyon 3
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