Egypt

We are pleased to announce the return of Aliaa S. Zaky as Of Counsel in the Media & Entertainment Sector Group at Matouk Bassiouny. As the leading legal advisor in the region, Matouk Bassiouny is reinforcing its position by establishing itself at the forefront of the rapidly expanding media and entertainment sector, which is continuously involving and advancing across Egypt and the MENA region. Aliaa’s reappointment marks a key step in this growth strategy. With over 15 years of cross-border she brings a rare blend of legal acumen, industry insight, and creative sensibility. and a career devoted to supporting creative ventures across film, television, music, podcasts, publishing, advertising, and industry related events. Her strong industry relationships and deep understanding of local, regional, and international markets adds significant value to clients operating in this dynamic and rapidly expanding market. Her expertise covers all aspects of industry matters, including complex drafting and negotiation, film financing, co-productions, project commissioning, production services, music licensing, distribution, sales, sponsorship, product placement, cast and crew arrangements, marketing, joint ventures, and a wide range of corporate transactions and strategic partnerships. On her return, Aliaa commented, “I am thrilled to rejoin Matouk Bassiouny, a firm that has long recognized my commitment to the media and entertainment industry. I look forward to supporting the firm’s vision to further expand this sector. Together, we aim to advance the MENA creative economy and cement the firm’s leadership in content investment and deal-making across the region.” For more on Aliaa’s background and expertise, visit: https://matoukbassiouny.com/counsel-profile/aliaa-s-zaky/  

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Btech Trade and Btech Finance (“Btech”) in connection with an EGP 1,500,000,000 securitization transaction. This transaction represents the first issuance of Capital’s fourteenth securitization, with a total aggregate value of EGP 10,000,000,000. The MBH team advising on the securitization was led by Mohamed Abdel Fattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets), Imane Raouf (Partner), and included Abdel Reheem Ashraf (Senior Associate), Mariam Goubran (Associate) and Ahmed Ayman (Associate). Al Ahly Pharos acted as financial advisor, Baker Tilly as the auditor, Capital Securitization Company as the securitization company, and Middle East Rating & Investors Service (“MERIS”) as the rating agency. For more about Matouk Bassiouny, visit https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Minor International, the global hospitality leader, in connection with its landmark strategic partnership with Sunrise Resorts & Cruises to develop and manage 50 new hotels across Egypt. The partnership agreement was signed during a ceremony witnessed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy at the Cabinet headquarters. The alliance also includes Sunrise’s real estate arm, Madar Developments, which will spearhead the launch of four flagship hotels in Ras El Hekma, New Zayed, and Ain Sokhna as part of the first phase of the collaboration. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Mariam Auda (Partner). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Halan for Consumer Finance (“Halan”) in connection with an EGP 3,415,700,000 securitization transaction. This transaction represents the fourth issuance under Capital’s seventh securitization program, with a total aggregate value of EGP 8,000,000,00. The MBH team advising on the securitization was led by Mohamed Abdel Fattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets) and Imane Raouf (Partner), and included Abdel Reheem Ashraf (Senior Associate), Mariam Goubran (Associate), and Ahmed Ayman (Associate). Ci Capital and CIB acted as financial advisors, Baker Tilly as auditor, Capital Securitization Company as the securitization company, and Middle East Rating & Investors Service (“MERIS”) as the rating agency. This landmark transaction underscores MBH’s continued commitment to fostering innovation in Egypt’s financial sector and supporting access to finance across the market. For more about Matouk Bassiouny, visit matoukbassiouny.com.