Published on 13 April 2023 in Client Alerts

Volterra Fietta Partner, Ahmed Abdel-Hakam, appointed to the Dispute Resolution Committee of the Law Society of England & Wales

Ahmed Abdel-Hakam, Partner at Volterra Fietta, has been appointed to the Dispute Resolution Committee of the Law Society of England & Wales.  His appointment is initially for a three-year term.  The Dispute Resolution Committee’s role involves influencing and shaping the Law Society’s policy across the full spectrum of dispute resolution. 

Ahmed’s selection for this appointment reflects peer-recognition of his expertise in international dispute resolution.  It also testifies to the English legal market’s recognition of Volterra Fietta’s expertise in representing global clients in major international law disputes in London, which is one of the world’s largest legal markets and one of the most attractive jurisdictions for the resolution of international disputes.  

For more information, please contact info@volterrafietta.com

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