Shalakany Law Office > Cairo, Egypt > Firm Profile
Shalakany Law Office Offices
12 MARASHLY ST
ZAMALEK
CAIRO 11211
Egypt
Shalakany Law Office > The Legal 500 Rankings
Egypt > Banking and finance Tier 1
Shalakany Law Office's banking & finance team is known for its strong track record within project finance. In particular, the team has been active on a number of major wind energy projects, in addition to high profile transactions for international financial institutions and export credit agencies. Senior partner Aly El Shalakany leads the team alongside Mariam Fahmy, who is experienced in handling PPP projects on behalf of procurers and bidders. Associate Mostafa El Zeky is a key name with experience in due diligence and M&A transactions.Practice head(s):
Aly El Shalakany; Mariam Fahmy
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hikma Group
Macquarie Bank Limited (London Branch)
Work highlights
- Assisted the Borrower’s group with the amendment of a revolving credit facility granted by amongst others, Arab Bank plc, Wholesale Banking Branch, Kingdom of Bahrain, Bank of America Europe Designated Activity Company, Citibank, N.A., London Branch, Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C), London Branch, First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC and HSBC Bank Middle East Limited.
Egypt > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Acting in some of the most high profile M&A transactions in Egypt, Shalakany Law Office is particularly active in a number of rapidly growing industries in Egypt, such as the education, energy and healthcare sectors. Additionally, the firm is popular among first time international investors and multinational corporations commencing operations in Egypt. Senior partner Aly El Shalakany specialises in M&A, capital markets and project development matters, while Omar Sherif is an expert in all corporate commercial matters, as is Emad El Shalakany , a veteran of the industry with experience in major financial, industrial and commercial transactions.Practice head(s):
Aly El Shalakany; Omar Sherif; Emad El Shalakany
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very reactive, always available, reasonable billing. A mix of backgrounds and deep experience.’
Key clients
Yas Holding LLC
Tenaz Energy
Work highlights
- Advising Yas Holding LLC and preparing, submitting a mandatory tender offer for the purchase of listed shares in Alexandria New Medical Company, one of the largest market players in the Healthcare sector in Egypt.
- Acted as local counsel to Tenaz Energy in their acquisition of two oil and gas assets of SDX Energy in Egypt. The transaction included assets in Egypt and Morocco, and we handled advising on the Egyptian section of the transaction.
Egypt > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 1
Shalakany Law Office‘s dispute resolution team is especially renowned for its handling of arbitration matters surrounding design and start-up related disputes. More generally, the team acts on the entire range of dispute resolution matters such as investor-state and shareholder disputes, often for multinational clients. Khaled El Shalakany heads the arbitration department and IP group while also being an expert in construction law. Adam El Shalakany is experienced in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes throughout the MENA region, as well as investment tribunals. Muhammad Ussama specialises in social media disputes, as well as commercial investor-state arbitrations.Practice head(s):
Khaled El Shalakany; Adam El Shalakany; Muhammad Ussama; Taher Benany
Other key lawyers:
Muhammed Ussama; Nada Hesham
Testimonials
‘The firm has a deep understanding of local UAE laws and an excellent ability to apply this understanding to any given practical situation to achieve the best outcome. Advice is succinct, to the point and wrapped with a well thought out strategy. Not many firms can compete with the level and quality of service.’
‘Khaled El Shalakany has a brilliant mind, constantly out smarting opposing counsel. His ability to set out a winning strategy and execute is second to none.’
‘Adam El Shalakany’s attention to detail is outstanding. He is gifted in being able to simplify the most complex of information and provide clear and concise advice.’
Key clients
Equinox Petroleum Services
Weatherford International
Commercial International Bank (CIB)
Arabtec
Orascom/Arab Contractors
Gulf united
Protection for Contracting and Design
Rocco Forte
Quadra
Emaar Misr for Development S.A.E
Schlumberger
Kapci Coating
Tetra Pak
Three Corners for Hotels and Tourism
Egypt > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 1
Shalakany Law Office‘s large team of litigation specialists is well-equipped to handle complex and high profile disputes within Egypt for a wide array of blue-chip clients. Managing partner Khaled El Shalakany leads the litigation department, with a strong reputation in the market for his work involving companies law, construction and IP. Mahmoud Shedid is skilled in handling disputes surrounding white collar crime and civil and administrative claims. Muhammad Ussama is well versed in social media and data protection disputes, while newly promoted partner Marwa Farouk is experienced in telecoms and labour disputes.Practice head(s):
Khaled El Shalakany
Other key lawyers:
Adam El Shalakany; Mahmoud Shedid; Muhammad Ussama; Taher Benany; Marwa Farouk; Nehad Tharwat; Ayman El Demerdash; Laila Bahaa
Testimonials
‘The firm has excellent knowledge of local UAE litigation processes and procedures, from Court of First Instance all the way through Court of Cassation. Not many firms can match the quality of advice and drafting.’
‘Khaled El Shalakany is outstanding in local litigation matters. Extremely strategic.’
Key clients
Brazilian Embassy in Cairo
beIN
Peugeot Automobiles
Mountain View
Ajinomoto Foods Egypt
Tetra Pak
Emaar Misr for Development S.A.E
Kraft Heinz
Allied Gold
General Motors Egypt
Majid Al Futtaim
IEOC Production BV (Eni)
Mondelez Egypt Foods
Global Telecom Holding
Veon
Three Corners Hotels and Resorts
The Commercial International Bank (CIB)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company
Misr Insurance
Schlumberger
Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc.
Ingosstrakh Insurance
ABB SUSA INC.
Credit Agricole
Qatar National Bank (QNB)
Dabur Egypt
Alturki
Weatherford international
American Express
White Cement – Sina
National Bank of Kuwait
National Bank of Bahrain
Arab Contractors
Julphar
Gulf United
Egypt > Energy Tier 1
Shalakany Law Office‘s project development and project finance practice has worked on some of the largest and most complex transactions in the market during 2022. A close relationship with a number of magic circle and US firms grants the team strong cross border capabilities, while also being the go-to firm for major wind energy projects. This work is largely headed by Mariam Fahmy, who is also experienced in PPP projects on behalf of both procurers and bidders. Meanwhile, Aly El Shalakany handles major transactions in the energy sector.Practice head(s):
Aly El Shalakany; Mariam Fahmy
Other key lawyers:
Egypt > Projects and infrastructure Tier 1
Shalakany Law Office‘s project development and project finance practice regularly works on some of the biggest projects and transactions in the market, with a particularly strong track record in the mining and energy sectors. In addition, the firm has deep experience in handling wind energy projects, relating to a broader expertise in renewable energy. Co-head Mariam Fahmy is experienced in handling PPP projects on behalf of both procuring entities and bidders, while also being involved in major wind and solar projects. Meanwhile, Aly El Shalakany acts on a number of major transactions in the sector.Practice head(s):
Aly El Shalakany; Mariam Fahmy
Testimonials
‘The Shalakany team have a very thorough knowledge of the market, combined with excellent lawyering skills and a prompt service.’
‘Mariam Fahmy is a very competent finance lawyer who also has a good grounding in the relevant commercial principles and drivers.’
‘Aly El Shalakany is an excellent senior partner who provides good insights into the market.’
Egypt > Employment Tier 2
With a team of highly qualified labour law experts, Shalakany Law Office handles matters for major corporations across Egypt and the wider MENA region. Sharif Shihata is experienced in a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, as well as international trade matters. He co-leads the team with Mariam Fahmy, who handles the employment aspects of project development matters.Practice head(s):
Sharif Shihata; Mariam Fahmy
Other key lawyers:
Emad El Shalakany; Marwa Farouk; Sherry El Shalakany
Testimonials
‘Knowledgeable legal team, with wide experience in litigation and other legal areas.’
Egypt > Intellectual property Tier 2
The IP lawyers at Shalakany Law Office offer support to a variety of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to individual inventors. Portfolio management and IP protection are key areas for the firm, as well as patent filing, trade secrets, IP litigation and breeding rights. Sharif Shihata leads the IP department, providing support to emerging and established businesses on a range of IP matters.Practice head(s):
Sharif Shihata
Other key lawyers:
Mahmoud El Omdah
Shalakany Law Office > Firm Profile
The firm:Â With a century of experience since its establishment in 1912, the firm has achieved a record of success and growth that today makes it the longest-established firm and one of the leading law firms in Egypt and the Middle East. With over 70 lawyers, counselors and paralegals, including 11 partners and a support staff of over 80 qualified professionals, the firm provides first-rate quality legal services to a broad base of multinational, regional and premium local clients through its offices in Cairo and Alexandria.
The firm is consistently ranked as a top-tier firm across almost all practice areas by the internationally recognised legal ranking organisations.
The firm strives to provide personalised and efficient quality services across a broad spectrum of practice, including anti-dumping and trade disputes, antitrust and competition, arbitration, aviation, banking and financial institutions, capital markets, corporate, commercial, agency and distribution, intellectual property, insurance, labour and employment, litigation, manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas, privatization, projects and construction, real estate, tax, telecommunications and information technology, and tourism, hotels, travel and services.
The firm has been involved for decades in some of the most significant transactions taking place in the region, including many of the major mergers and acquisitions executed in Egypt on behalf of buyers, sellers and in certain cases, as transaction counsel. The firm’s tourism group participated in drafting and/or reviewing, amending and negotiating numerous hotel management and related agreements in Egypt, whether acting on behalf of owners or management companies.
The firm prides itself on having a very high success rate in both its litigation and arbitration work. The firm obtained favorable judgments in a number of important litigation cases.
Shalakany represents both domestic and international corporations from a broad spectrum of industries. The firm is a ‘full-service’ law firm that offers a broad range of legal services to its clients. The firm’s client base includes leading international, US and UK corporations, financial institutions, trade associations and foundations with an interest in cross-border operations. A significant portion of the firm’s clientele is represented by non-Egyptian corporations and institutions requiring advice on a full range of legal issues related to their operations or international transactions within the Egyptian and UAE jurisdictions.
Shalakany Law Office is the exclusive member firm for Egypt of Lex Mundi as well as Meritas, and its client database includes multinational, international and national clients.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust and competition | Sharif Shihata | ||
Anti-dumping and trade disputes | Emad El Shalakany | ||
Aviation | Dr Khaled El Shalakany | ||
Aviation | Laila Bahaa | ||
Banking and capital markets | Aly El Shalakany | ||
Banking and capital markets | Mariam Fateen | ||
Construction, PPPs and BOTs | Dr Khaled El Shalakany | ||
Construction, PPPs and BOTs | Sharif Shihata | ||
Construction, PPPs and BOTs | Aly El Shalakany | ||
Corporate, commercial agency and distribution | Sharif Shihata | ||
Corporate, commercial agency and distribution | Emad El Shalakany | ||
Corporate, commercial agency and distribution | Omar Sherif | ||
Hotels, tourism, travel and services | Dr Moataz El Mahdy | ||
Insurance | Emad El Shalakany | ||
Tax | Emad El Shalakany | ||
Tax | Omar Sherif | ||
IP, software protection and industrial property registration | Khaled El Shalakany | ||
IP, software protection and industrial property registration | Sharif Shihata | ||
IP, software protection and industrial property registration | Amal El Khafif | ||
International arbitration | Dr Khaled El Shalakany | ||
International arbitration | Adam El Shalakany | ||
Labour and employment | Sharif Shihata | ||
Labour and employment | Noha Sherif | ||
Labour and employment | Mariam Fateen | ||
Litigation and dispute resolution | Dr Khaled El Shalakany | ||
Litigation and dispute resolution | Mahmoud Shedid | ||
Litigation and dispute resolution | Adel Fouad | ||
Manufacturing | Emad El Shalakany | ||
Manufacturing | Sharif Shihata | ||
Mergers and acquisitions | Emad El Shalakany | ||
Mergers and acquisitions | Aly El Shalakany | ||
Mergers and acquisitions | Omar Sherif | ||
Oil and gas | Emad El Shalakany | ||
Oil and gas | Aly El Shalakany | ||
Real estate | Dr Moataz El Mahdy | ||
Real estate | Laila Bahaa |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 70Languages
Arabic English FrenchMemberships
Exclusive member firm for Egypt of Lex Mundi a worldwide network of independent law firms covering more than 100 countries; exclusive member of Meritas.Other
Contact : Dr Khaled El Shalakany (senior and managing partner) Other office : AlexandriaInterviews
Khaled El Shalakany, Managing Partner
What has been your greatest achievement, in a professional and personal capability?
Professionally, the nurturing of our Firm’s relaxed yet professionally responsible organizational culture. Personally, the active participation in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution and the establishment of the first NGO in the Middle East promoting mediation for resolution of business disputes.
What do you do differently from your peers in the industry?
We are adamant in our application of team work across the board. We ensure that all our young lawyers deal with clients. We have internal and external on-going training programs. We pay back to society through our pro bono work and several university student mooting competitions that we organize annually.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
I am currently studying Egyptology at the University of Manchester. It is a fascinating subject. I would have liked to have started my studies many years ago.
Can you give me a practical example of how helped a client add value to the business?
I was very much involved along with Emaar’s General Counsel, Mr. Ayman Hamdy, in the Emaar acquisition of full ownership of Emaar Egypt many years ago. I think this successful transaction helped the Emaar Properties Group achieve great success in developing its business in Egypt.
Within your sector, what do you think will be the biggest challenge for clients over the next 12 months?
I believe we are facing a brave new world with the communications and internet revolution. The rate of change will continue to accelerate. I think clients must adapt their operations and outlook to keep pace, otherwise they will face serious problems. If we focus on the next 12 months, clients in Egypt should ensure that they stay up to date with the ever-changing legislative landscape.
Legal Briefings
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What is commercial litigation?
In Egypt, a commercial dispute arises between business entities (such as partnerships and corporations of different types) and/or merchants as defined generally under the Egyptian Commercial Law. Commercial litigation in Egypt is similar to commercial litigation in other civil law jurisdictions such as France and the rest of the MENA region in regards to both …
- Banking and finance
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: arbitration
- Dispute resolution: litigation
- Energy
- Projects and infrastructure
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