Farouk El Hefnawy

Expert in software and IT law

Farouk El Hefnawy is a seasoned expert in software and IT law and contracts with over 25years of experience. He has extensive practical experience in negotiating, drafting,reviewing, and closing multimillion-dollar international contracts across various industriessuch as banking, education, telecommunications, and more. Additionally, Farouq is arespected author, having published several books on software law and contracts, blendingvast experience with deep research to provide practical tools for practitioners. He isalso sought after as a speaker and trusted advisor to executives and board-level leaders,offering expertise internationally. Farouq has held senior executive positions in internationalIT organizations and legal director roles, managing teams and providing legal supportacross multiple countries. His career began as a judge in the Egyptian Council of theState, providing him with a strong legal foundation and a commitment to justice andintegrity. Currently, Farouq serves as the Chief Legal Counsel-Risk and Governance at AdvancedComputer Technology Group (ACT), a multi-entity system integration companybased in Egypt.