Our People
Our Maritime Law Team in Egypt
Led by founder Mr. Usama Soliman — specialists admitted before the Egyptian courts.
1988
Established
Meet the Founder & CEO
Mr. Usama Soliman
Founder & CEO · Cassation Lawyer
Mr. Usama Soliman is a distinguished maritime lawyer and one of Egypt’s leading legal experts in ship arrest, maritime disputes, and marine environmental claims. He founded Soliman Advocates in 1988, and has since built a legacy of excellence in the field of international maritime law.
Since 1988, Mr. Soliman has practised as a cassation lawyer (licensed before the Egyptian Court of Cassation) and a trusted legal advisor to shipowners, P&I clubs, and international law firms. His deep knowledge of Egyptian port regulations and marine litigation procedures has made Soliman Advocates a regional reference point in the Suez Canal area and beyond.
Our People
A dedicated team of legal professionals.
Specialists in maritime and commercial law, admitted before the Egyptian courts.
Mr. Usama Soliman
Founder & CEO
Ship Arrest · Cassation
Ms. Laila Soliman
Business Development Manager
International Relations · Client Development
Mohamed Shazly Ismail
Legal Counsel — Customs & Free Zones
Former General Manager, Safaga & Red Sea Customs · Admitted before the Court of Appeal since 2022
Adel Abdelaziz Omar
Legal Counsel — Customs & Maritime Transport
30+ years, Egyptian Customs Authority (1990–2022) · Admitted before the Court of Appeal
Magdy Mahmoud Moussa
Legal Counsel — Ports & Maritime Law
Alexandria University · Egyptian Bar Association since 1984 · Former Director of Legal Affairs, Red Sea Ports Authority
Yehia Mostafa Mohamed
Head of Tax & Customs in Maritime Disputes
Cairo University, LL.B. 1987 · Former General Manager, Egyptian Tax Authority (VAT)
Maritime Disputes Team
Litigation
Arrests · Court Applications
Claims & Recovery Team
Advisory
Bunker · Cargo · P&I
Commercial Team
Corporate
Contracts · Compliance
Testimonials
A record our clients stand behind.
Thank you to Mr. Usama for his integrity in helping release my detained vessel and securing compensation. Colleagues in the industry recommended Soliman Advocates, and Mr. Usama fully lived up to that trust, handling my case with genuine care.
I would like to thank Soliman Advocates for their excellent legal support in my compensation case. Their specialized team worked diligently to ensure I received the deserved compensation, providing exceptional service at every step.