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Ahmed is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London, holding the title of MCIArb. He graduated from SOAS, University of London, with an LLM in Dispute and Conflict Resolution, specializing in international arbitration.

 

Ahmed has represented numerous local and international clients, including several international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) such as Relief International and the International Medical Corps, as well as banks and multinational corporations in Sudan and the UAE.

 

He has been appointed by Sudanese businessmen to represent them in international contracts abroad in various countries, with funding from several international banks, including the Arab Bank for Development in Africa, the OPIC Fund for International Development in Vienna, and the Saudi Fund for Development in Riyadh, KSA.

 

In 2017, Ahmed was selected as an ILFA Lawyer for their flagship program held in London and Dubai. ILFA, or International Lawyers for Africa, seconded him to King & Wood Mallesons (MENA) LLP in Dubai, UAE, where he worked directly under Managing Director Mr. Tim Taylor KC. He later joined Quadrant Chambers in London, UK, under the supervision of Mr. Chirag Karia KC.

 

Ahmed also has an interest in cases involving public liberties and constitutional rights. He has submitted constitutional claims and petitions to the constitutional court and other institutions to address inconsistencies in laws related to the fundamental principles of the constitution. Additionally, he has published articles in newspapers discussing the shortcomings and ineffective practices of both the courts and the government, as well as the Bar Association.

 

Published Articles:

 

• Attitude of Sudanese Courts Towards Arbitration, Rethinking the Role of African National Courts in Arbitration, Kluwer Law International, 2018, Chapter 8 (pp 211-230), edited by Dr. Emilia Onyema.
• The Attitude of the Sudanese Courts to Arbitration, Rethinking the Role of Courts and Judges in Supporting Arbitration in Africa, SOAS Arbitration in Africa Conference- Lagos, Nigeria - June 2016, pp 79-83 (Download as PDF file)
• Is Sudan's Arbitration Act receptive to international commercial arbitration? IBA, Arbitration Newsletter, September 2011,Vol.16-2 (view)
• The Legal & Institutional Framework, Khartoum State Environmental Strategic Assessment & Evaluation Report, Council for Environmental Affairs, Nov.2014
• The Development of the Future Leadership in Sudan: Investment in Human Capabilities, The Critical Role of Diaspora in International Scientific Cooperation with the Country of Origin, World Association for Sustainable Development –WASD, July 2016, pp 21-35. (view)

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Conference and Forums Participations:

 

• BANNAGA, Ahmed “ The 2016 Arbitration Act: Unclear Future” – Speaker at the Arbitration Act 2016 and the Implications on the Engineering Sector Forum, Engineers Society, 1st March.2016, Khartoum-Sudan.
• BANNAGA, Ahmed “The Attitude of the Sudanese Courts to Arbitration” – Speaker at the 2 nd SOAS Arbitration Conference in Africa, Rethinking the Role of Courts and Judges in supporting Arbitration in Africa, 22 nd -24 th June.2016, Lagos-Nigeria.
• BANNAGA, Ahmed “The Development of Sudanese Future Leadership: The investment in Human Capabilities” – Speaker at the 3rd Diaspora International Conference, The critical role of Diaspora in international scientific cooperation with the country of origin, University Square Stratford – London, United Kingdom, July 2016.
• BANNAGA, Ahmed – Chair the Peace & Security Session at the 3rd Diaspora International Conference, The critical role of Diaspora in international scientific cooperation with the country of origin, University Square Stratford – London, United Kingdom, July 2016.

 

Ahmed Contact: ahmed@banfablaw.com