Paul Neufeld joins Youseff + Partners as a partner

Paul J. Neufeld (pictured) joined Youssef + Partners as a partner specializing in International arbitration and litigation, having handled complex cases across various industries, including the energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors.

Paul Neufeld’s career path

Neufeld’s practice focuses on the US and the UK. He represented litigation clients in multiple jurisdictions, including before U.S., English, and DIFC courts. He handled arbitration cases under all major arbitration rules (ICC, LCIA, ICDR, SCC, DIAC, ICSID, and UNCITRAL) in both commercial and treaty arbitration. He joins from the US law firm Locke Lord LLP, where he served as a partner focusing on international litigation and arbitration in their Houston and London offices. Before that, he was a senior associate at Norton Rose Fulbright in their Dubai and Houston offices. Paul Neufeld is a member of the bars in Texas and New York.

Commenting on his appointment, Neufeld stated:

The firm’s international culture and distinctive outlook, combined with its track record of handling some of the most significant arbitration cases in the region, has allowed the firm to build a formidable international practice in less than a decade. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the firm and working alongside a talented and respected team.

Youseff + Partners

Founded in 2016 and with its main headquarter being in Cairo, Youseff + Partners is an Egypt arbitration practice and one of MENA’s leaders in dispute resolution while also being a full service firm with a global outlook focusing on M&A.