Hisham Shahin

With over three decades of distinguished expertise in complex corporate and litigation matters spanning Europe and the MENA region, Hisham Shahin serves as a General Legal Counsellor at LIONS SHIELD LEGAL. His practice focuses on high-stakes areas including company restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and international arbitration, where he consistently demonstrates exceptional legal skill and strategic foresight.

Mr. Shahin's extensive career includes significant roles such as serving in the Presidential Private Office under Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, acting as General Counsel and Board Member for Maxim Investment Group (MIG), and chairing Eagles Security Group – noted as the sole EU security service company exclusively managing security for embassies and diplomats' families. He is also currently the Managing Partner at Prime Law Firm in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Career Highlights

• Extensive Litigation Practice: Proven experience in commercial disputes and bankruptcy cases (Madrid courts); criminal, civil, and labor litigation (Madrid, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi).
• International Collaboration: Collaborated with renowned international law firms including Bird & Bird and Olleros Madrid.
• Arbitration Expertise: Skilled in managing arbitration proceedings in the UAE, Spain, and Bahrain.
• Complex Venture Establishment: Successfully established "EAT," the world's largest caviar factory, ensuring full legal compliance in the UAE.
• High-Level Representation & Advisory: Represented major shareholders, provided board advisory services, and counselled prestigious figures and organizations (e.g., Alan Ducasse Dorchester NY, H.E Ahmed Al Dhahiri, Maxim Group UAE, Roger Tamraz Net Oil, Nasser Kazimni Cumulus Investor).
• Negotiation & Transactional Success: Proficient in negotiation and consolidation (London); handled capital increase and shares acquisition negotiations (e.g., MEEE/EFG.H London Egypt).
• Specialized Mediation: Expert in private jet mediation for international clients.
• Corporate Structuring: Specialized in company structuring, reform, and successful incorporation of Public Joint Stock Companies in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Risk Management Consulting: Acted as Consultant for Middle East Risk Management Solutions (France/Middle East).

Professional Experience

Senior Partner & General Manager (2023 - Present) Prime Law Firm – Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE

• Develops and implements firm strategy, leads business development.
• Manages high-profile cases, provides expert legal advice (corporate, commercial, litigation).
• Oversees firm operations, team management, compliance, and risk management.

Founder & Managing Director (2020 - Present) Alliance Consultancy Firm – Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Provides expert legal advice and representation across various practice areas.
• Oversees case management, firm operations, financial performance, and regulatory compliance.

Board Member & General Counsel (2021 - 2022) Maxim Investment Group – Egypt

• Contributed to strategic direction and corporate governance at the board level.
• Provided legal advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory matters, and major transactions (M&A, JVs).
• Managed legal risks, compliance, litigation, and reviewed legal documentation.

Group General Counsel (2010 - 2020) Bin Salem Holding – Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Provided legal counsel across 46 subsidiary companies in diverse industries.
• Managed legal risk, ensured compliance, supported subsidiaries, developed legal documentation.
• Oversaw contracts (JVs, outsourcing), coordinated external law firms for disputes/litigation (incl. international mediation/arbitration in UK, US, Spain, Syria, Egypt, Bahrain).
• Managed legal aspects of bankruptcy, M&A, restructuring, and company formation.

Board Legal Advisor & Group Managing Director (2008 - 2010) The Chance Group Management Services – Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Developed business, nurtured client relations, created strategic plans for growth.
• Oversaw operations, managed financial performance, ensured compliance.
• Represented the company externally and directed policy-making.

Board Legal Advisor & Business Development Consultant (2005 - 2008) Al Oboor for Development & Construction – Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Advised on legal matters, recommended policy improvements.
• Directed business development, coordinated governmental affairs.
• Managed staff, oversaw operations, reviewed performance, and monitored efficiency.

Founder & Board Member / Group Legal Adviser / Equestrian Center Managing Director (2003 - 2005) Maadi Sports Academy – Wadi Degla Sporting Club – Cairo, Egypt

• Advised the Board on legal matters and managed governmental affairs.
• Designed, executed, budgeted, and managed the Equestrian Center (licensed by the British Horse Society).
• Negotiated sponsorships; served as a BHS instructor for the Middle East.

Regional Legal Counsel (2001 - 2003) EMEC – Drilling Chemical Fluids (Shell Partner) – Damascus, Syria

• Provided regional legal advisory on business transactions, liability, and litigation strategy.

Chief of Critical Information & Decision Support Center (2000 - 2001) Special Forces Operation Unit – Ministry of Interior – Cairo, Egypt

Information and Follow-up Officer to Former President Hosni Mubarak (1993 - 2000) Presidential Private Office – Cairo, Egypt

Team Leader Officer (1991 - 1993) Special Forces Operation Unit – Ministry of Interior – Cairo, Egypt

Education

Bachelor of Law (1986 - 1991) Cairo University, Egypt

Awards & Recognition

• Award of Excellence – 1997/1998 (Leaders Training Institute - Police Academy)
• Medal of Excellence in Field Operations – 1999 (Ministry of Interior – H.E. Minister of Interior)
• Special Commendation by Former President M.H. Mubarak as an Excellence Officer – 1998

Professional Memberships & Certifications

• Member of the Union of Arab Lawyers
• Member of the Egyptian Equestrian Federation
• Member of Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation (since 1986)
• Member of the British Horse Society (Yorkshire, England) - Horse Showjumper, Retraining Instructor, Cross Country Rider
• Certified International Diving Instructor NAUI (since 1986) – “International Association of Under-Water Instructors”
• Accomplished Showjumping Rider (since 1982) - Yorkshire Cross Country Championship, Show-jumping Mediterranean Championship

Contact

• Email:
• Phone: +971 50 141 8880