Egypt · Bahrain · International

Prof. Faiz Muhammed Kunju, PhD

International Law, State Disputes & Arbitration

Prof. Faiz Muhammed Kunju, PhD
Location
Egypt · Bahrain · International
Languages
Arabic (native), English (C2), French (basic/intermediate)
Practice groups
5 practice groups
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Profile

About Prof. Faiz Muhammed Kunju, PhD.

Prof. Faiz Muhammed Kunju is a Senior State Counsel and Head of International Cooperation at the Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority, with more than two decades of experience representing public entities and advising on international disputes. He is also an Associate Professor of International Law and Arbitration.

His practice and scholarship cover state representation, international arbitration, treaty law, cross-border enforcement, asset recovery, banking and complex public-sector transactions. He has handled major UNCITRAL matters and advised ministries, public authorities and financial institutions.

Areas of focus

  • International arbitration
  • Public international law
  • State representation
  • Treaty law
  • Cross-border enforcement
  • Asset recovery
  • Banking & finance
  • Government contracts

Practice groups

Experience

Experience highlights.

  • Supervisory State Counsel & Head of International Cooperation at the Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority.
  • Represented Egyptian ministries and authorities in significant UNCITRAL arbitration matters.
  • Former Chief Legal Advisor to Bahrain’s Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs.
  • Former Asset Recovery Examining Judge at Egypt’s Ministry of Justice.
  • Associate Professor in International Law and Arbitration and author of multiple books and articles on arbitration and legal English.

Qualifications

Education & credentials.

Education & qualifications

  • Ph.D., International Law & Treaty Law (International Arbitration) — EUCLID University, 2022
  • LL.M., International Legal Commercial Transactions & Logistics — Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, 2017
  • LL.B. — Helwan University, 2000

Languages

  • Arabic (native)
  • English (C2)
  • French (basic/intermediate)

Professional note

Professional affiliations include the African Society of International Law, African Arbitration Association and Arab Arbitration Forum.

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