Egyptian Law Expert Report — For UK Courts
An Egyptian law expert report provides court-ready foreign law evidence for proceedings in England & Wales. Our reports are written in clear English, structured for judges and practitioners, and produced in compliance with CPR Part 35 and the expert’s duty to the court. Service delivered by a UK-registered company, directed by a Registered Foreign Lawyer (SRA 7265297), with input from 12 cooperating appeal-level lawyers in Egypt where local records or certifications are required.
Whether the brief concerns marriage, divorce, guardianship, inheritance, property, recognition of judgments, or commercial contracts, we answer the precise questions the court needs, cite the relevant Egyptian statutes, regulations, case-law (where available), and treatises, and provide neutral, reasoned conclusions.
Scope note: Our work relates to procedures and substantive rules under Egyptian law. We do not provide services under UK law.
When UK Courts Need An Egyptian Law Expert Report
UK courts may require foreign law evidence where facts or relief turn on Egyptian rules. Typical triggers include validity of marriage or divorce conducted in Egypt, parental responsibility and guardianship, inheritance and succession to assets, property ownership/registration, recognition of Egyptian judgments or decrees, and interpretation/enforceability of bilingual contracts governed by Egyptian law.
What The Court Expects
- A neutral expert who understands the duty to the court and writes in accessible, precise English.
- Citation of primary sources (statutes, codes, implementing regulations) and methodology for how conclusions are reached.
- Direct answers to pleaded issues and questions within the expert’s domain, with any limitations clearly explained.
CPR Part 35 Compliance & Report Architecture
Core Components
- Instructions & Issues: Clear list of questions received from instructing solicitors/court.
- Summary Of Conclusions: Bullet summary a judge can rely on at a glance.
- Sources Cited: Relevant Egyptian codes, regulations, and doctrinal works (Arabic names transliterated and translated).
- Analysis: Step-by-step reasoning applying sources to the issues; alternative views addressed where material.
- Expert Declaration: Independence, duty to the court, and statement of truth per CPR 35.
- Appendices: Key materials, bilingual extracts, and certified copies where required.
Quality Safeguards
- Bilingual Review: Text checked against Arabic sources to avoid mistranslation or false equivalence.
- Verification: Where facts depend on registry entries, we outline the official route to obtain certified copies from Egyptian authorities.
- Neutral Tone: We avoid advocacy; assisting the court is our principal duty.
Working With UK Solicitors & Legal Service Providers
We collaborate with solicitors and legal service companies across the UK to scope questions, agree deadlines, and align format with court directions. Draft opinions can be shared early for issue-spotting, followed by a final signed report and, where necessary, a short-form letter addressing new points raised by the other side. We remain available for clarifications, joint statements, or oral evidence where ordered.
Delivery Formats
- Searchable PDF (signed) + DOCX for quotations in pleadings.
- Certified annexes (Arabic originals + English translations) where appropriate.
- Bilingual schedules for names, places, and legal terms to avoid ambiguity.
Subject Areas Frequently Requested
Family & Personal Status
- Marriage & Divorce: Formalities, validity, talaq/khulʿ, registration, recognition abroad.
- Children: Guardianship, custody/visitation, travel permissions, relocation, child abduction interfaces.
- Inheritance & Wills: Succession shares, testamentary capacity, probate, estate assets in Egypt.
Property & Registration
- Ownership & Usufruct: Validity of title, long leases, foreign ownership limits, notarisation and Real Estate Publicity procedures.
- Transactions: Sale/purchase, development agreements, registration consequences, bilingual contract parity.
Commercial & Civil
- Contracts: Governing law, forum, language clauses; enforceability in Egypt; performance & remedies.
- Recognition/Enforcement: Egyptian recognition of foreign judgments and arbitral awards; public policy limits.
How We Produce Your Expert Report
1) Scoping & Instructions
We agree the list of precise questions, the procedural stage, deadlines, and any page/format limits. You receive a written plan with timeline and fees.
2) Source Collection & Verification
We assemble and translate the relevant Egyptian sources; where facts rely on registries, we outline official certification routes or obtain copies through cooperating counsel in Egypt.
3) Draft Opinion
A structured draft answers each question directly, cites sources, and flags uncertainties or conflicting views, if any.
4) Final Report & Support
You receive a signed PDF and DOCX, plus annexes. If needed, we provide clarifications, a short addendum, or attend to expert meetings and questions.
Typical Timelines
- Short, single-issue report: 3–5 working days.
- Multi-issue family/property: 7–12 working days.
- Complex commercial/enforcement: Staged schedule with defined checkpoints.
Deliverables & Evidence Handling
- Signed expert report in English (CPR 35 compliant) with a statement of truth.
- Bilingual extracts for key legal provisions (Arabic original + English translation).
- Certified annexes where relevant and obtainable.
- Glossary & transliteration to avoid ambiguity in Arabic names and terms.
- Data security: Encrypted storage and controlled sharing; tracked courier for originals if required.
Translations are performed or verified by certified translators in Egypt where official use is anticipated.
Transparent Pricing & Engagement
Fees are quoted in GBP from our UK company account and confirmed in writing. Models include fixed-fee for single-issue briefs, capped for multi-issue matters, or stage-based for complex cases. We do not charge for unnecessary annexes and we agree in advance if certified copies are needed from Egypt, with their official costs listed separately.
Why Instruct Anglo–Nile
- UK-registered company — ANGLO–NILE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES LTD (No. 16569632).
- Registered Foreign Lawyer (SRA 7265297) directing the work with exclusive focus on Egyptian law.
- Network of 12 cooperating lawyers in Egypt (appeal-level) for local verification and certified records.
- Bilingual capability — Arabic primary sources and English analysis, ensuring accuracy and readability.
- Court-first drafting — neutral tone, precise citations, and clear conclusions for judicial use.
Request An Expert Report On Egyptian Law
Share your questions, deadlines, and any court directions. We will reply with a written scope, timeline, and fixed fee options. Collaboration with UK solicitors is welcome at every stage.
- CPR Part 35 compliant structure and declaration.
- Bilingual extracts and certified annexes where needed.
- Neutral, court-ready conclusions in clear English.
Compliance: All services relate to Egyptian law only.
Professional Details
Author: Saad Moussa — Founding Director, Registered Foreign Lawyer (SRA 7265297)
Egyptian Bar Association: 547042 — Arab Lawyers Union: 29865 — Companies House (UK): 16569632
Disclaimer: This page explains our expert reporting service on Egyptian law for UK proceedings. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. We do not provide services under UK law.