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Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abidin, President of Ain Shams University, Prof. Dr. Ghada Farouk, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Prof. Yassin El-Shazly, Dean of the Faculty of Law, the Center for Legal and Economic Studies organized an educational seminar on “Foundations and Techniques of Contract Drafting.”

At the opening of the seminar, Prof. Mohamed Safi, former Dean of the Faculty, welcomed the attendees and extended his congratulations to Prof. Yassin El-Shazly on his appointment as Dean, wishing him continued success. Prof. Dr. Yassin El-Shazly, in turn, commended the efforts of Prof. Mohamed Safi during his tenure.

The seminar sessions began with Prof. Hossam El-Din El-Ahwany, Professor of Civil Law at the Faculty, former Dean, and the first Director of the Center for Legal and Economic Studies, who discussed “Penalty Clauses,” the precise legal mechanism that determines the amount of agreed-upon compensation. He clarified its conditions and effects to ensure its effectiveness and legality, as well as the extent of judicial oversight over penalty clauses.

The floor then moved to Prof. Faisal Zaki Abdel Wahid, Professor of Civil Law at the Faculty, who addressed “Challenges Arising from the Use of Foreign Languages in Contract Drafting and the Mechanisms to Address Them in Light of Legal Provisions.” He highlighted the problems associated with using foreign languages and presented practical and legal solutions to avoid them.

Prof. Mohamed Rabie, Professor of Civil Law at the Faculty, discussed “Rescissory Clauses,” explaining their nature and the legal consequences arising from them.

Prof. Yassin El-Shazly then opened the floor for discussion and questions from the attendees, including faculty members, their assistants, researchers, and other participants. Certificates of appreciation were presented to the seminar speakers.