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Who we are

About us

Welcome to Ifriqya Arbitration Forum, the premier regional platform for arbitration ADR in North Africa.

Our story

Once upon a time Arbitration in North Africa

If we were to sum up our origins in just three words, these would be our first thoughts:

Observation

Witnessing the rapid growth of international arbitration, we recognize North Africa's potential and the region's eagerness to advance in this field.

Reflection

Reflecting on the significant contributions of arbitration and ADR practitioners in North Africa, we emphasize their ongoing development and impact.

Experimentation

Engaging North African arbitration and ADR practitioners to drive impactful change, while encouraging government and stakeholder support.

OUR MISSION

We are on a mission to promote Arbitration & ADR practitioners from North Africa.

We proudly serve as the premier platform for North African international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practitioners. Our mission is to provide a trusted and comprehensive resource hub, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth within the region's legal and arbitration communities.

OUR MEANS

Our means encompass the tools, resources, and expertise we employ to support North African international arbitration and ADR practitioners.

We are committed to pushing our limits to deliver the utmost quality in programs and services to our members, communities, and networks.

The first to adhere

Sami Houerbi

Founding Partner of Houerbi Law Firm
Former Director of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Tunis – Paris

Sana BelaÏd

Senior In-House Counsel Cisco Systems
Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Tunis – Dubaï

Ahmed Ouerfelli

Founding Partner of Ouerfelli Attorneys & Counsels Tunisia
Former Judge & legal advisor
Tunis

Samaa A. Haridi

Partner at King & Spalding
Vice-President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Cairo – New York

Sabrina Aïnouz

Partner at Squire Patton Boggs
Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Algiers – Paris

Ebtissam El Kailani

Senior In-House Counsel at VASTAS
Tripoli – Dubai

Hafed Stambouli

Senior In-House Counsel at SONATRACH
Algiers

Walid El Nabal

Partner at CURTIS
Tripoli – London

Sally El Sawah

Co-Founder of JUNCTION
Deputy Secretary-General at African Arbitration Association
Cairo

Ismail Selim

Director of the CRCICA
Cairo

Yasmine Lahlou

Partner at Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
Casablanca – New York

Tarik Mossadek

Founder of Mossadek law firm & Partners
Casablanca

Sami Houerbi

Sami Houerbi

Founder
Rania Ellani

Rania Ellani

Project Assistant

Meet the Team

Sana Belaid

Sana Belaid

Co-Founder
Ahmed Ouerfelli

Ahmed Ouerfelli

Co-Founder
Rawdha Hidri

Rawdha Hidri

Project Manager
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