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Amany joined Signature Litigation as Counsel in January 2025 from Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier and has quickly become an integral member of the firm’s International Arbitration team.
Specialising in international arbitration, Amany has over 10 years’ experience representing state-owned entities and private sector companies in complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, as well as enforcement and annulment proceedings before the French courts. She also acts as an arbitrator in ad hoc and ICC arbitrations.
Amany’s work often centres around disputes arising out of the Middle East and North Africa. Her deep knowledge of the region and fluency in both French and Arabic make her an asset to clients operating across the MENA region.
Commenting on her appointment, Amany said: “It’s an honour to be promoted to Partner at Signature. The firm has given me the opportunity to develop my practice alongside exceptional colleagues and contribute to the growth of our international arbitration team. I am grateful for the support I have received throughout my time here and I look forward to continuing the firm’s growth in my new role.”
Thomas Rouhette, Founding Partner of the Paris office, commented: “We are incredibly proud to have Amany as part of our team. Her joining the partnership is a natural next step. Amany’s promotion reflects the significant contribution she has made to our international arbitration practice, particularly in disputes involving the MENA region, and demonstrates our commitment to developing and investing in talent from within Signature.”
Tsegaye Laurendeau, international arbitration Partner in the London office, added: “Amany’s promotion further strengthens our arbitration offering in Paris and across the firm, as she brings a rare combination of technical expertise, international perspective and a deep understanding of the MENA region, which is increasingly important to our clients. I look forward to seeing Amany continue to develop her practice and play an important role in the next stage of the firm’s growth.”
Amany’s promotion follows with the recent appointment of white collar crime partner Vincent Desry, who joined the Paris office alongside his team to expand the firm’s global white collar crime and investigations practice, as well as the appointment of Partner Charles Simpson in Gibraltar.
Signature Litigation now comprises nine partners in Paris and 30 partners globally.