Firms To Watch: Commercial, corporate and M&A

Led by Mohamed Barakat, Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co is a collaboration established in February 2023, with a practice spanning capital markets, corporate and M&A, and commercial disputes.
Led by Hussein Marei and Khaled El Dardiry, Marei Fayez Dardiry & Partners continues to develop its reputation in the Egyptian legal market, acting for both local and multinational companies.
Syria-based Sultans Law has expanded into the Egyptian market, with Samer Sultan and Mohammed Abdulkuddus assisting international clients with their entry into Egypt.

Commercial, corporate and M&A in Egypt

ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners

The corporate and commercial practice at ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners includes specialists in the full spectrum of complex matters, including M&A, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, disposals and restructurings. Managing partner and M&A and capital markets expert Ragy Soliman co-heads the team, along with Ahmed Abdelgawad, who also brings extensive experience of high-profile private equity transactions, and Mohamed Abdelgawad, who focuses on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters. Banking and finance specialist Hossam Gramon is also a key presence.

Practice head(s):

Ragy Soliman; Ahmed Abdelgawad; Mohamed Abdelgawad


Other key lawyers:

Hossam Gramon


Testimonials

‘The team has diverse members who have expertise in various sectors and practices, which makes the firm capable of handling different kind of work and particularly strong in complex projects and assignments.’

‘Ragy Soliman is a great leader and both Ahmed and Mohamed Abdelgawad are very capable partners.’

‘Adsero’s M&A team are skilled in providing a legal advice to their clients that is practical. They are not the kind of team that objects to a proposal without taking any action. When they object, they make sure to come back with a balanced recommendation or a solution. So they are not really the kind of lawyers that would obstruct a deal, they always manage to find a solution.’

‘Ragy Soliman is a great lawyer. I always feel confident when I have him on my side as a legal advisor.

Work highlights


  • Advised Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, on acquiring a 34% minority stake in consumer electronics and household appliances retailer B.TECH from Africa-focused investment firm Development Partners International (DPI).
  • Advised Chimera Capital on acquiring 20% of MNT Investments B.V, MNT- Halan, Egypt’s leading and fastest-growing fintech ecosystem.
  • Advised Chimera Investment on acquiring 45% of GB Lease, a subsidiary of GB Auto, for EGP 855 MN.

Al Kamel Law Firm

Al Kamel Law Firm remains highly active across the full range of corporate matters in Egypt, including corporate governance, company formation, shareholder agreements, securities and funding arrangements. Rasheed Kamel has a proven track record of handling high-value acquisitions, while Mohamed Kamel is well regarded for his commercial law expertise. Shahira Khaled is also a key presence in the practice, having recently handled a number of complex minority stake investments.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Kamel; Rasheed Kamel; Shahira Khaled


Key clients

ALFA MEDICAL GROUP


ISHTAT FOR READY MIX CONCRETE


SECUREMISR S.A.E.


LACTALIS HALAWA GROUP


JOHNSON & JOHNSON


PROCTER & GAMBLE


SPINNEYS EGYPT


YKK EGYPT


CHEVRON


Neveen El Tahri


INFINITY GROUP OF COMPANIES


CMA CGM GROUP


CEVA EGYPT


Nalco Egypt


Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)’s corporate and commercial team is ‘one of the strongest in the Egyptian market’, and is active across a diverse range of key economic sectors including financial services, real estate, TMT, pharmaceuticals, construction and renewable energy. Managing partner Mohamed Ghannam and the ‘superbHani Nassef, who oversees the M&A practice, have a broad span of expertise, with public and private M&A, joint ventures, carve-outs and divestitures, and commercial contracts considered key areas of strength. Ghada El Ehwany heads the corporate and commercial offering and has a particular prowess in the healthcare and TMT sectors.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Ghannam; Hani Nassef; Ghada El Ehwany


Testimonials

‘The team is great at providing reliable, tailored advice, and also at seeing the bigger picture in light of instructions and also the local legislative requirements, current and future. Another great thing is that you are never left waiting if someone is absent. The team works collaboratively to ensure that there is always someone to pick up your query when your point of contact is not available.’

‘This team is one of the strongest in the Egyptian market. They provide high-quality advice and bring international expertise as well local knowledge.’

‘Hani Nassef is a superb partner and particularly strong.’

‘One of the leading M&A practices in Egypt.’

‘Hani Nassef stands out as he brings to the Egyptian market his deep experience of international law firm experience.’

‘Strong junior team, high level of responsiveness to client needs, strong knowledge of market and industry dynamics.’

Key clients

SPE Capital


Smith & Nephew FZE


Toyota Tsusho Corporation


Hitachi


AfricInvest


ServiceNow


Aibel Holding Limited


Airbnb, Inc.


Al Faisaliah Group Holding Company


Al Nouran Financial Investments Hol.


Al Rajhi International for Investments


Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication


AlWatania Information Systems (WiSys)


Al-Watania Poultry


Amethis Fund


AMEX (Middle East) B.S.C.


Aquatherm GmbH


Arabia For Investment & Development


ArcelorMittal International FZE


Archer-Daniels-Midland Company


Banque Misr SAE


Banque Du Caire


Emirates NBD


Barminco Egypt Underground Mining


Baxter International Inc.


Bechtel Limited


BLOM Bank SAL


Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.


Boston Scientific Corporation


British American Tobacco Co., Egypt


Edita Food Industries SAE


Egypt Kuwait Holding Co., SAE


Fluence Corporation LLC


Fluor Corporation


H.B. Fuller Adhesives S.A.E.


Haier Appliances Group


Halliburton Overseas Ltd.


Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc


Iberdrola Ingenieria Y Construccion


Indorama Ventures


J.P. Morgan Trust Company (Bahamas)


Johnson Controls, Inc.


Jones Apparel Group Inc.


McKinsey & Company Inc.


MIDBank


Shell International Ltd.


Sheraton


Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd.


Shoura Chemicals


Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation


Sinopec International Petroleum


SK Plasma Co., Ltd.


Societe Generale


Sojitz Corporation


SONY MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FZE


Sovereign Fund of Egypt


Spartan Energy Partners


Special Olympics, Inc.


Spectrum Brands, Inc.


SpeedCast Limited


Spotify AB


Starbucks Corporation


STG Partners, LLC


Storytel Sweden AB


Suez Methanol Derivatives Company


Suez Water Technologies & Solution


Swvl for Smart Transport Application


Takeda Pharmaceuticals FZE


Talaat Moustafa Group Holding


Wrigley Candy Uk


Work highlights


  • Acted for Banque Misr in establishing the first REIT in Egypt, Egyptian Real Estate Fund, that aims at investing in income-generating portfolios of commercial real estate such as shopping malls, office buildings, and medical and educational centres within Greater Cairo.
  • Advised Sika AG, a Swiss specialty chemicals company, in relation to the acquisition of Master Builders Construction Chemicals (MBCC Group), a global supplier of construction chemicals, for EUR 5.3 billion.
  • Acting for Forescout Technologies on the divestment of its cybersecurity company in Egypt to Liquid Technologies.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy

Described by one client as ‘the best law firm in Egypt’, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy is consistently involved in high-value and complex corporate transactions across a broad range of sectors. Founding partner and practice co-head Omar Bassiouny is highly sought after by local and international clients to advise on public and private M&A, capital markets and private equity transactions. Co-head Tamer El Hennawy is a ‘first-class lawyer’ who regularly handles high-value acquisitions in the energy, manufacturing and real estate sectors.

Practice head(s):

Omar Bassiouny; Tamer El Hennawy


Testimonials

‘Best law firm in Egypt. Highly knowledgeable and engaged. They act as partners to our firm and not just service providers.’

‘Competent with extensive experience. Able to come up with good solutions.’

‘The advice and support provided to our business and group entities by Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy has been of a high quality, relevant to our requirements and more importantly helped us to make the appropriate decisions that have contributed to the success of our group entities.’

‘I would strongly recommend MBH as a trusted partner for providing expert advice and support on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. This is complemented by their wide range of services, making them highly ideal for any corporate looking to appoint a single trusted source for legal compliance expert advice and support.

‘They have exceptional lawyers and legal advisors. Tamer El Hennawy is first-class lawyer and legal advisor, having unique experience in commercial, corporate, and M&A. Very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and articulate. Very transparent and able to handle complex issues.’

‘I have been using Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy for many years, and they are by far the most reliable, efficient, and customer-focused legal firm in Egypt. They hire highly skilled lawyers, are focused on the customer’s needs, are commercially balanced, are willing to work hard to deliver on time, and deliver excellent advice and documentation.’

‘A very strong team. Outstanding partners and associates.’

Key clients

National Paints


Edita Foods


Adnoc


MNT Halan


Saint Gobain


Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power


GB Auto


AD Ports


Zahran Marekt


Beltone Financial Holding


Work highlights


  • Advised Agthia Group PJSC in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Abu Auf Group.
  • Advised Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution PJSC in connection with the acquisition of a 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt LLC.
  • Advised AD Ports Group in connection with its USD 140 million acquisition of a 70% equity stake in International Associated Cargo Carrier B.V., which wholly owns two Egypt-based maritime companies, Transmar International Shipping Company and Transcargo International S.A.E.

MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP

MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP continues to handle a steady stream of complex transactions for a diverse variety of local and global corporates, financial institutions and government entities. Said Hanafi has a proven track record in M&A and equity capital markets transactions. Tarek Mohanna brings particularly strong expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Walid El Daly’s practice focuses on capital market transactions, covering the full range of securitisations, repackaging programmes and restructurings.

Practice head(s):

Said Hanafi; Walid El Daly; Tarek Mohanna


Testimonials

‘Great teamwork. Deep understanding of client needs. Pragmatic with actionable recommendations.’

‘Always available. Diligent with a high level of attention to detail. Have great ownership of matters. They get stuff done.’

‘The firm has solid knowledge of the Egyptian legal market, a large network of contacts in the market and a strong commercial sense. Their international network also allows them to be able to provide advice across all jurisdictions seamlessly.’

‘Said Hanafi is very responsive, has a strong commercial sense and will fast-track appropriate solutions.’

Key clients

A15 Holding Netherlands B.V.


Gemini Global Development Egypt S.A.E


Hayah International Academy


Nilus Holdings Ltd.


Accelero Capital


Integrated Diagnostics Holdings plc


Affirma Capital and StonePine ACE Partners Limited


Mayan Ventures


SYMPL


Arabian Food Industries Co (Domty)


Work highlights


  • Advised private equity firm BPE Partners and Saudi businessman Abdel Moneim Al-Rashed on the complex sale of 89% of the share capital of Giza Systems S.A.E., a leading digital transformation enabler and systems integrator across the Middle East and Africa, to Solutions by STC, a subsidiary of the Saudi Telecommunications Company (STC), at a total equity valuation of US$139 million.
  • Advised Energean Oil & Gas plc, a FTSE 250 independent oil and gas exploration and production company, on its US$850 million acquisition of the upstream oil and gas business of Edison S.p.A.
  • Advised International Associated Cargo Carrier BV on its sale of a 70% stake in Transmar International Shipping SAE and Transcargo International SAE, which is a leading shipping and container-handling group in Egypt, to AD Ports.

Shahid Law Firm

Shahid Law Firm’s commercial, corporate and M&A team is made up of 'highly skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise’. The team caters to a number of multinational corporations, industrial conglomerates, insurance companies, start-ups and high-net-worth individuals. Jacqueline Saad (who is admitted before the Court of Cassation) has particular strength in the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, tourism and transportation sectors. Michael Boutros has a proven track record in high-value acquisitions, restructurings and divestitures, while Rehan El-Bashary is highly regarded for cross-border transactions in the tech, e-commerce and real estate sectors.

Practice head(s):

Jacqueline Saad; Michael Boutros; Rehan El-Bashary


Testimonials

‘To start with, the team is very professional and capable, available immediately for all inquiries, very dedicated and committed to great service. Super knowledgeable about all commercial, financial and of course legal aspects.’

‘The team is very much up to date on all aspects of the deals we’re working on. Whenever anything is needed, one can clearly see the great communication between them as they are all up to date on whatever situation we are dealing with.’

‘At Shahid Law Firm, their unique approach to legal practice is centred on legal excellence with a personal touch. What sets the firm apart is its unwavering commitment to understanding each client’s individual needs and crafting legal solutions tailored precisely to those needs. Their partners are driven by a deep sense of empathy, thereby prioritising building lasting client relationships.’

‘The commercial, corporate and M&A team consists of highly skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Each team member brings unique strengths and capabilities to the table, allowing them to provide comprehensive and tailored solutions. When compared to other firms, their practice stands out for its client-centric approach. They prioritise understanding our unique needs and goals, and they tailor their services accordingly.’

‘Jacqueline Saad is a seasoned attorney who boasts a remarkable blend of experience and expertise. Her dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes reflects her responsiveness, depth of expertise, and ability to exceed expectations.’

‘As a foreign company, we needed a significant amount of hand-holding. The team at Shahid were phenomenal throughout. Not only did they provide the essential legal advice but also provided equally essential local business intelligence and introductions.’

‘We chose Shahid not just because of the evident quality and professionalism but particularly because of the manner in which Rehan El-Bashary dealt with us.’

‘Shahid Law Firm’s commercial, corporate, and M&A practice stands out for its exceptional team and their profound capabilities. The team showcases a remarkable depth of knowledge, combined with a practical and innovative approach to legal challenges. Their ability to understand complex business needs and provide tailored legal solutions is truly commendable.

Key clients

Abbott Laboratories USA


ABC Bank


Acciona


AstraZeneca


Business Boomers for E-Commerce LLC


Cairo Oils and Soap Co.


Cartona for Information Technology


Ceva Santé Animale S.A. and its Egyptian Affiliates


E-Finance for Digital and Financial Investments


Etisalat Egypt


EVER Neuro Pharma and EVER Valinject GmbH


Gemini Enterprises Africa


GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Group of Companies


Hala Ventures


Johnson & Johnson


Lobby Capital L.P.


Longulf Trading UK Limited


Lotus


Mine Safety Appliances


Mountain View


NI Capital


Pladis Global/Yildiz Holding


Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital


Sawari Ventures


Speakol DMCC


Total Energies


Unilever


Vezeeta


Xiaomi HK Limited


Zoetis Group


Work highlights


  • Advising Etisalat Misr in connection with the joint venture with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.
  • Advising Lotus for Agriculture Development and Investment on the listing of its shares on the Egyptian Exchange.
  • Advising Innovative International Acquisition Corp. on its merger with Zoomcar to be publicly listed on NASDAQ.

Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm

Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm has an ‘excellent corporate team’. In addition to a steady stream of high-value M&A mandates, the team regularly assists clients with restructurings, data privacy issues, commercial contracts and disputes. Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa has a strong niche in the telecoms infrastructure sector and has handled complex transactions in this space, including joint ventures. Ahmed El Sharkawy heads the TMT offering and is well versed in M&A within the sector. Esraa Abdelmoniem, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, focuses on capital markets and M&A within the life sciences, telecoms and banking sectors.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa; Esraa Abdelmoniem; Ahmed El Sharkawy


Testimonials

‘Excellent corporate team. Knowledgable, reliable and commercially astute. We have come to rely on their sound and reliable legal advice in the Egyptian market.’

‘Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa is extremely sharp, reliable and commercially minded.’

‘Very knowledgeable and approchable.’

Key clients

Vodafone Group Plc


Allianz SE


Sanlam


Softline group


Euclid Transactional


Jahez Company for Information System Technology


European PE Fund Bridgepoint


Infinigate Holding GmbH


Growth Capital Partners


GIC Private Limited


Wren House Infrastructure Management Ltd.


OMERS Infrastructure


Viterra Limited


Nestle


Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC)


Work highlights


  • Acting as Egyptian counsel to the Vodafone Group Plc in relation to the transfer of its 55% shareholding in Vodafone Egypt for Telecommunications S.A.E to Vodacom Group Limited.
  • Advising Allianz SE on the Egyptian law aspects and restructuring of its agreement with Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial services company in Africa, to combine their current and future operations across Africa.

Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law

The commercial and corporate practice at Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law advises on setting up local companies and the subsidiaries of international companies, as well as restructurings, splits and M&A. Managing partner and practice head Yasser Hashem is a corporate law specialist and has been heavily involved in the privatisation programme of public sector entities throughout Egypt. Capital markets and M&A expert Arig Ali has a proven track record of handling deals in the healthcare, telecoms and construction sectors, while Hossam Hafez is especially adept at advising on complex cross-border transactions. Heba El Naggar is also a significant presence, regularly assisting with acquisitions and commercial contracts.

Practice head(s):

Yasser Hashem


Other key lawyers:

Arig Ali; Hossam Hafez; Heba El Naggar


Testimonials

‘The team is set up in a manner which ensures that all areas of the law are covered by an expert who has the experience to advise the client professionally and holistically.

‘The team my organization works with at ZH&P (Hossam Hafez and his team) have proven to have the ability to deliver on all areas required, be flexible with timing and always go the extra mile to ensure the client’s risks are mitigated and rights protected. Irrespective of volume of work or diversity of subject matter, Hossam’s team always delivers as expected and very often well beyond expectations.’

‘They are always available, are well connected with government entities and are practical in their advice. They also have a number of dual qualified lawyers (e.g. in Egypt and the US).’

‘Yasser Hashem is an excellent lawyer, and is always available and responsive.’

‘Arig Ali is practical, engaging and responsive, with good technical understanding in the corporate/M&A space.’

‘An amazing team that is always intact and organised. They were always keeping us up to date and ready to answer any enquiries quickly and very clearly. We will definitely continue working with Zaki Hashem on many more transactions to come.’

Key clients

AAA Trade


Abdul Latif Jameel Group


Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm


Accor Hotels


Afridi & Angell Legal Consultants


Agricultural Bank of Egypt


AgroGate-Holdings Inc.


AIG Egypt Insurance Company & AIG MEA Limited


AI Fintech Investments


Al Ghanim Group


Al Ismaelia Real Estate Investment


All for One Group SE


Al Safat Investment Company KSC


AL Sagheer Group


Algebra Ventures


Ali Pay


Alitalia– Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A


Alkan


Almentor


Alpla Taba Plastics SAE and Alpla for Import & Export


Alstom Egypt


Amandus Kahl


Arab Co. for Asset Management and Development


Arab Federation of Petroleum Mining & Chemical Workers


Arabia Cotton Ginning Company


Arabian Food Industries (Domty)


Assuit Entrepreneurs Association


Aswaq Misr Express for Development and Management


Atlas Copco


Attijariwafa Bank Egypt


Australian Embassy


Austrian Archaeological Institute (Austrian Embassy)


Ayady For Investment & Development


Avanz Capital Egypt for Formation and Management of Securities’ Portfolios and Investment Funds SAE


Barceló Cairo Pyramids Hotel


BASF Construction Chemicals Egypt SAE & BASF Trading Egypt SAE


Bee’ah


Biomerieux


BP Egypt East Delta Deep Marine


BPE Partners


Brambles


Bridge Legal Group


British Embassy


Blue Aviation


British Petroleum Egypt (BP)


Bupa Egypt Insurance SAE


Buy & Go for Commercial Agencies


Canal Sugar Company


Capital Group Properties


Capstone Fund


Cargill Misr & Cargill Trading Egypt


Cegedim (Aliott)


CFA Society Egypt


China Telecom (Africa and Middle East) Limited


CIH International LLC


Citibank NV


Club Mediterranee


Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB Egypt)


Commonwealth Wargraves


Conrad Cairo Hotel


Creative Media ventures (Ebda3)


CVentures Capital (affliate of the Commercial International Bank Egypt CIB)


DAL Group


Dahua Technology (HK) Limited Representative Office in Egypt


Damietta Furniture City


Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute (DEDI)


Dar Al-Handasah


Dehydro Foods SAE


Diners Club Egypt


Distribution Casino France


Domiatec Holding


eFinance


Eagle Chemicals


Ebtikar Holding for Financial Investments SAE


Education Development Trust


Egyptian Cotton Hub SAE


Egypt Capital Partners


Egypt Factors


Egypt Foods SAE


Egypt Health Partners for Medical Services SAE


Egypt Learning Group for Educational Services SAE


Egypt Venture Capital Company SAE


Egypt World Trade


Egyptian Countryside Development Company


Egyptian Engineering Agencies SAE (EEA)


Egyptian Leadership Academy


Ekuity Holding


El Cairo Seamless Company


El Gezirah Hotels & Tourism Company SAE (EGHTC)


El Nasr Company for Coke and Chemicals


El Sewedy Electric


Embassy of Finland


Embassy of Switzerland


EMC Corporation (Dell)


Emerging Markets Payments Africa SAE & Network International Egypt, SAE (among other companies within the Group)


Emerson Egypt LLC


Estadat


Fawry Group of Companies


FCC Aqualia, S.A.


Fresh


General Electric Group


Genting Casinos


Geofizyka International MSR


Geofizyka Torun S.A.


Glencore


Gold Net


Goods Mart Ltd


Grand Nile Tower


Grome Free Zone Marketing (Cairo) Ltd (GROHE)


Hebeish Group


HengShan Investment Limited


Horus Real Estate Investments Company SAE


Hyde Park Properties for Developments SAE (HPD)


I2 Itisalat


ICC Group


Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SÀRL


IEC Medical Systems SAE


IGI


Interlink Services LLC


ITWORX Egypt


Kamco Investment Company K.S.C


Kandil Industries


Kasrawy Group


Kerten Hospitality


Key Developments


Kimberly-Clark MENA


Klipsch Group Inc.


Le Meredien Heliopolis


Leoni AG


LG Electronics Egypt SAE


Liwwa for Trading SAE


LimeVest Partners Health Care LLC


LNDDO


London International Patient Services (LIPS)


Maadi Sporting and Yacht Club


Mabany Edris


Madinet Nasr for Housing and Development


Makshaff- Egypt Investment Company “Makvest”, SAE


Mayar Holding Company


Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF)


Mediterraneo Egypt


Mediterrania Capital Partners


Mena Health Partners


Mena Real Estate Investment


Merck Limited


Merck Sharp & Dohme


Middle East Communication Network – MCN


Ministry of Public Business Sector in Egypt


Misr El Nour for Marble and Mineral Industries


Misr Insurance Holding


Misr Life Insurance


Mitsubishi Corporation, Cairo Liaison Office


Mitsui & Co. Ltd.


Modern Bakeries SAE


Modern Waterproofing


Mondi Group


Mota Group


Mouwasat Medical Services


M&G Tecnosoluciones SA De Cv


Myginny Infotech


NBK Capital Partners


Neptune Energy Egypt B.V. (Previously Engie)


Niederer Kraft & Frey


NI Consumer Finance


Nile Wood SAE


Nissan Motor Egypt SAE


Noqood Finance


Norwegian Embassy in Cairo


Novartis Pharma


Novo Nordisk Egypt


NXTVN Group


Oberthur Technologies


Otis Elevators


Paste and Juice Company


Pepsi Cola Egypt


Petroleum and Energy Logistics and Services Company (Petrogistix)


Philips Egypt LLC


Pinsent Masons LLP – Transaction Network Services (TNS)


Power Sports & Fitness


President Hotel


Project Hope – Egypt


Pyravision Trading and Consultancy


Qual Pro LTD.


RAKTA (The General Company for Paper Industry)


Ras Ghareb Wind Energy


RATP Dev S.A.


Red Bull


Red Cross International Committee


Red Sea Resort SAE


Resolute Egypt Limited


Rixos Hospitality Egypt SAE


Rocco Forte


Rofayda for Women & Child Health


Royal Group


Sabbar


Sanita Group


Sanofi Egypt


Savoy Sharm El Sheikh


Sawari Ventures


Securitas Egypt


Seha Scan & Lab


Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo Hotel


Sinai Cement


Sisecam


Smart Fintech 4U Pte. Ltd (SHAREit)


Società Italiana per Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A


Solidere Egypt


Soltius ME – Division of YASH Technologies


Spanish Embassy


Swiss Pharma


TA Telecom


Tabuk Pharmaceuticals


Tamweely Microfinance SAE


Tanmeya Micro Enterprise Services


TBO Tek Limited


The Factum Foundation for Digital Technology in Conservation


The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)


Tokio Marine Egypt General Takaful SAE


Tradecorp. Egypt


Travco Propoerties


UmrahHolidays International


United Oils and Foods Co. (UNI OIL)


UPC Group


Upper Egypt Investment Company


Upstream Systems Egypt SAE


Vinmar Group


Vitas Egypt for Microfinance


VOG Consorzio delle Cooperative


Wadi Group


Wayak Pharma


Webedia


Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East Ltd


Welcare Hospital SAE


William Russell


Yodawy


Zaldi Investments


Work highlights


  • Advising Ali Al Ghanim on acquiring 50% of Auto Mobility LLC and advising the latter in relation to automotive industry.
  • Advising the Commercial International Bank on entering into a share purchase agreement with the founding shareholders of Mayfair CIB Bank Limited to purchase the remaining stake of the bank, representing 49% of its share capital.
  • Acted as sole legal counsel for B Investments Holding SAE in relation to the investment of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, through its healthcare and pharmaceutical sub-fund, in B Healthcare Investments SAE.

Zulficar & Partners Law Firm

The corporate group at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm is highly skilled in the fields of corporate, M&A and capital markets, and is especially strong in a number of key economic sectors, including banking, education, healthcare, renewables and real estate. Founding partner Ingy Badawy heads the corporate and M&A side of the practice, bringing a particularly solid reputation for cross-border restructurings, IPOs and private equity funding transactions, while fellow founding partner Anwar Zeidan leads the capital markets and procedures offering.

Practice head(s):

Ingy Badawy; Anwar Zeidan


Key clients

ABC Bank Egypt


Apache Corporation


APEX


Al –Ahli Bank of Kuwait Egypt


Banque Misr


B.TECH


Cairo for Investment & Real Estate Development


Camel Flour Mills-Moatabar Group


Cleopatra Hospitals Group


Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company


Credit Agricole


EDITA


EFG Hermes


Energizer


Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payment


Guardian Egypt – Egyptian Glass S.A.E


Gourmet Egypt


Sika Egypt


Sodic


The Sovereign Fund of Egypt


Taqa Arabia


Telecom Egypt


Qalaa Holding


Khaled Khoshala for Industry and Trading


Lighthouse Education Company


Work highlights


  • Advised the Sovereign Fund of Egypt on a landmark transaction covering its joint investment with B Investments and El Ezaby Pharma in EZ International.
  • Advised Sika Group on its acquisition of 50% of MBS Construction Chemicals Egypt S.A.E and 4% of MBS Construction Chemicals Trading S.A.E from United Holding Company S.A.E and Middle East Sealants & Adhesives (MESA) S.A.E (both indirect subsidiaries of Orascom Construction PLC).
  • Advised Camel Flour Mills S.A.E, a principal player in the grain milling industry, on its acquisition of Five Star Group of companies.

Al Tamimi & Company

Al Tamimi & Company combines ‘local expertise’ with ‘regional support’ to provide a comprehensive corporate and commercial offering, with M&A, corporate structuring, capital markets, venture capital and commercial advisory work coming within this remit. Egypt office head Ayman Nour is a ‘true leader’ and key contact within the practice, well regarded for his expertise in restructuring, governance and FDI-related matters. Senior counsel Amr Hamdy and senior associate Seifeldin Nour are also well regarded.

Practice head(s):

Ayman Nour


Other key lawyers:

Amr Hamdy; Seifeldin Nour


Testimonials

‘This team brings local expertise and regional support as well as excellent relations with local authorities.’

‘Ayman Nour is a true leader and has excellent relations with clients and local authorities.’

‘They are very professional, helpful and always ready to help you with anything. Also, they keep us updated and finish the work on time. We are happy to work with them.’

Key clients

EFG Hermes


The Sovereign Fund of Egypt


Standard Chartered Bank


Gems Egypt for Education Services S.A.E


Al Futtaim


The British University in Egypt (BUE)


IBM


Mubadala Energy UAE


Misr Insurance Holding Company


Didi Global


Tanmeya Capital Ventures


The Intro Group


AluNile


Farfetch


Compass Capital


Hitachi Ltd.


DSV- UTI


Magrabi


Amlak Finance


Auf Egypt S.A.E


SPE Capital


Dell


Optasia


RedBull


Maersk


Work highlights


  • Advising the sellers/sponsors on the sale of approximately 30% of the share capital of the British University in Egypt to Africainvest Fund IV, a pan-African private equity fund manager.
  • Advising the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s healthcare and pharma subfund on the investment in a minority stake in B Healthcare Investments.
  • Advising the selling shareholders of Selah El Telmeez on the sale of 56% of the share capital of the company to Egypt Education Platform S.A.E and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.

Alliance Law Firm - Egypt

The corporate, commercial and M&A practice at Alliance Law Firm - Egypt is well known for its capacity to handle restructurings, joint ventures, privatisations and share redemptions, as well as complex capital market transactions. Founding partner Ashraf Abou Elkheir is a key contact in a practice that has diversified its sector expertise, acting for significant clients in the industrial, insurance, fintech, manufacturing and real estate fields. Omar Farid is also a highly experienced lawyer who assists various local and multinational clients with capital markets and M&A transactions.

Practice head(s):

Ashraf Abou Elkheir; Omar Farid


Key clients

Titan Egypt


Acrow Misr


Industrial Engineering Company For Construction And Developments Icon


Bidayat


Alturki Holding


Lord International


Beymen


Spice Kingdom


Intercement Group


Mashreq Trading


Alsara Investment Group


Ezz Elarab Motors


Bupa Global


Lafarge Group


Kellogg’s Middle East


Ezz Steel


Seha Tech


Flsmidth


Pirelli Egypt


Ekatterra


Hanburg Sud Egypt & Tabadol Shipping Company


Harmonica


Grand Circle


Dolphinus


Tatweer Misr


Samir And Aly


Pharma Overseas


Glint Consulting


Aura Egypt


Westcon


Lesaffre


Abco Group


Okhtein


Mansoura For Resins And Chemical Industries


Aboughaly Motors


Adnoc


Medmark


Catalyst Partners


Tbs – The Bakery Shop


Work highlights


  • Advised the winning US consortium (Global Ventures Group, Oxford Capital Group, LLC and Al Otaiba Investment Company) on its negotiations with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to develop and repurpose the Tahrir Complex.
  • Advised Amlak Finance Egypt (a group company of Amlak Finance PJSC), the leading UAE Islamic finance firm, in relation to the divestment of real estate assets for a transaction value of EGP 1.28 billion.
  • Advised Alsara Investment Group on partnering with CVC Capital Partners for the acquisition of Unilever’s tea business Ekaterra (Lipton Tea), valued at €4.5 Billion.

Dentons Egypt LLC

Utilising its extensive international network, Dentons Egypt LLC has a well-established reputation in Egypt and the broader MENA region for its corporate and M&A capabilities. The firm’s in-depth transactional expertise spans a number of key economic sectors, including energy, defence, TMT, healthcare and real estate. Debt restructuring and finance specialist Frédérique Léger leads the team alongside Ahmed Kamal, who has a proven track record of handling private, government and corporate investments.

Practice head(s):

Frédérique Léger; Ahmed Kamal


Key clients

M H Alshaya Co W L L


British Council


American Eagle Outfitters


Vitro Arquitectonico España S.L.U


Lorama Group Inc


Plasser theurer beteiligungs– und finanzierungs–AG


Volkswagen AG


Volkswagen Financial Services AG and Renault s.a.s.


Work highlights


  • Advised Sumitomo Corporation psc on its investment in Amunet Wind Power Company SAE, a 500MW onshore wind power project in the Red Sea.
  • Advising Trafagura, a Singapore-based multinational commodity trading company that trades in base metals and energy, on a legal due diligence report in connection with a potential acquisition.
  • Representing Vidriera Monterrey, S.A. de C.V, the largest glass producer in Mexico and one of the world’s largest organizations in the glass industry located in Monterrey, on the due diligence for a potential acquisition.

Levari

Levari is a ‘remarkable legal practice’ that combines ‘wide experience regionally’ with a strong track record of managing significant foreign investments and cross-border transactions. The team’s expertise covers the full spectrum of corporate and commercial areas, spanning corporate restructurings, M&A, fundraisings, joint ventures and commercial contracts. Co-founder and managing partner Sherif Hefni leads the practice alongside Mohamed Raslan, who has extensive experience in commercial law, capital markets and litigation. Senior associate Amr Hareedy continues to develop his reputation across a broad range of transactions, including strategic ventures, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.

Practice head(s):

Sherif Hefni; Mohamed Raslan


Other key lawyers:

Amr Hareedy


Testimonials

‘The team is highly professional, responsive, and helpful. What I find exceptional is their fast response with professional answers to my queries. Their wide experience regionally and internationally is another unique quality that I receive from Levari that I did not find in different firms.’

‘Fast responses with professional, valuable answers.’

‘They always manage to put the right person in place so as a client you always feel safe because they have your back. Very helpful associates and partners; they don’t only help with making the right decision, but they always try to explain and showcase all available solutions so as a client you fully understand the situation.’

‘Amr Hareedy is the best. He calls to check up if anything is needed or there is anything he can help with, even if it’s not within the scope of the matter. He makes you feel that he is always there for you. Which makes me, as a client, trust him even more and builds credibility between us.’

‘The team are well organised and they listen well.’

‘Helpful, responsive and diverse team. Aware of local, regional and global regulations and laws.’

‘Very responsive, reachable, friendly and professional.’

‘Levari is a remarkable legal practice distinguished by its unique blend of expertise and innovation. Their team’s strengths lie in their extensive legal knowledge and a collaborative approach that ensures comprehensive and effective solutions.’

Key clients

AlGooru


Bringly


Boost Technology


Empoweromics


Valify


Blom Bank


Emaratech


Elite Valet


Le Kareem


Spectrum LT


Ma3azef


KENZ


EquiTie


Saab


Innovate Quality Solutions


Salem Food


Averroes


Brimore


CVentures


FlutterWave


Impactyn BV


IndustrialX


ZoomCar


Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF)


HydroFarms


Migrate World


Kailo Labs/GameBall


Madfooatcom


STC


Compete System


M&W Group for Food Production


Macber


Ten for Production


Travelstart Egypt


International Data Corporation


Azulejous y Pavimentos


STCS for IT


Noon Academy


Flat6labs


Andela Egypt LLC


Careem Egypt for Smart Networks


Instabug


Netflix


TotalEnergies


Start Egypt, powdered by Flat6Labs


StartMashreq, powdered by Flat6Labs


Gridtech


KPMG


Iqraaly Inc.


Datexcorp


Sudo Rox


Moove Africa


Teleindia Networks


UPI


EshraTex


AS3A


Musala Soft


Vatrin


Arab Therapy


Hakini


Bloomit Incorporated


Dispatch Egypt LLC


Rainmaking Innovation


Thompsons Solicitors


Smart Med Storage


Digital Marts, Inc.


FACEKI, INC


Africa Innovation and Healthcare Fund VCC – AAIC


Kamco Invest


Caremed


Dabchy


Kemitt


Work highlights


  • Advising Flutterwave regarding compliance with fintech regulations.
  • Assisted Careem with its restructuring process of Careem and with closing a 400 million dollar acquisition deal with E&.
  • Advising Tide Africa on the due diligence process for a target company.

Riad & Riad

Riad & Riad’s corporate and M&A team consists of specialists across a broad spectrum of areas, with high-value M&A, joint ventures, regulatory affairs, corporate governance, and commercial contracts considered to be key strengths. Fatma Salah brings strong private equity experience, while Eman Riad and Mohamed Riad have been involved in numerous cross-border M&A transactions. The practice is active in a wide variety of high-growth sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals and TMT.

Practice head(s):

Fatma Salah; Eman Riad; Mohamed Riad


Testimonials

‘Eman Riad is very good in legal and tax matters.’

‘Very responsive and professional.’

‘High-quality and prompt responses.’

‘Very responsive and attentive to the details. They are also very helpful about extending their scope of services when required to meet the client’s need.’

Key clients

NORINCO International Cooperation Ltd


Sunshine Law Firm


GOPA Infra


China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)


Syneos Health


VFS Global Egypt


Hosoda Egypt


Sipterol


Tahweel Holding


CMS Law Firm Dubai


Paramount Bid


Maersk & RAED Ventures


Eni, S.P.A


ABC Bank


Haier Group


G4S


Medtronic


Yantian International Container Terminals


Kelloggs Tolaram Noodles Egypt


Haier Raya Electric for Manufacturing


SADA Pack


K2 Partners IV L.P


Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars


Tolaram Singapore


Acos (Pedon SPA)


CMS Law Firm


Nufarm


Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation


DNV GL


China Railway Group Limited & AVIC International Holding Corporation


Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO)


Itochu Corporation


Beijing Emirates Construction Group BEC


Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG)


Indo British Garments Egypt Co.


Maersk Drilling


Marakez


Chenyee


Fawaz Al-Hokair Group


GS E&C


Stepan Europe S.A.S


NERIC


Legal Solutions


Work highlights


  • Advising UAE group CICLO in relation to its joint venture with Hassan Allam Group to implement a water desalination project in Egypt.
  • Advising the buyer, SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Co., Ltd, on the potential acquisition of a majority share in a target company that holds the development rights of 500MW PV project in Egypt.
  • Advising Chinese giant CSCEC China State Construction Engineering Corporations Ltd (CSCEC) on compliance with laws and regulations in Egypt.

Shalakany Law Office

Shalakany Law Officeprovides excellent quality commercial legal advice’ and continues to be highly sought after by first-time investors and multinational corporations, especially in the high-growth healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Emad El Shalakany is significantly experienced in the areas of M&A, corporate reorganisations and dispute resolution. He leads the practice with Omar Sherif, who is ‘extremely experienced’, and Moataz El Mahdy, who has established a particularly strong reputation in the hotel, real estate and tourism sectors. Other notable contacts include Aly El Shalakany.

Practice head(s):

Emad El Shalakany; Moataz El Mahdy; Omar Sherif


Other key lawyers:

Aly El Shalakany


Testimonials

‘Omar Sherif’s team provides excellent quality commercial legal advice. I wouldn’t go to anyone else in Egypt.’

‘Omar Sherif is extremely experienced: he deftly manages European clients’ expectations (based on his experience working in private practice in London) with local knowledge.’

‘The key differentiator in today’s world is service – the Shalakany team are super efficient, keep promises and are dependable, not to mention knowledgeable.’

‘Decent, down-to-earth with no egos.’

Key clients

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)


Liquid Telecommunications Group


Soliman, Hashish & Partners

The corporate team at Soliman, Hashish & Partners is made up of ‘experts in their field’, providing comprehensive transactional advice, ‘particularly for needs arising in Middle Eastern countries’. Mohamed Hashish jointly leads the practice and has accumulated two decades of experience representing large multinationals in M&A, corporate restructuring and procurement matters. Co-head Frederic Soliman is ‘very pragmatic and hands-on’, bringing extensive contentious and advisory experience.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Hashish; Frederic Soliman


Testimonials

‘I have been dealing with Soliman, Hashish & Partners for many years and they have a hands-on approach and are experts in their field, providing business-oriented advice at reasonable cost. It is a mid-size law firm which in my opinion is a great advantage as you get special attention as a client.’

‘Mohamed Hashish is responsive and pragmatic and understands clients’ requirements and the Egyptian legal landscape very well.’

‘Fantastic, professional and ethical team.’

Key clients

Vicat Egypt for Cement Industry


Babcock & Wilcox


Kellogg


Wabtec


CompTIA


Tridge


Univar


BlackNGreen


London Institute of Banking & Finance


Tencent Cloud


Kyndryl


Work highlights


  • Acting as local legal counsel to Kellogg with respect to all legal matters in Egypt, including an ongoing major restructuring of its business in Egypt.
  • Advising PwC on the legal framework in Egypt with respect to whether compliance with certain US requirements would conflict with, and constitute a violation in respect of, Egyptian law.
  • Acting as legal counsel to Vicat Egypt for Cement Industry with respect to the tender offer on 12,393,866 shares in Sinai Cement Company and with respect to its restructuring and obtaining an exception to the mandatory public offering to purchase 21,502,347 shares in Sinai Cement Company.

ALC Alieldean Weshahi & Partners

ALC Alieldean Weshahi & Partners’ corporate and commercial team offers a ‘depth of experience and connections in the market’. Amr Namek leads the practice and is an expert in private equity and debt restructuring transactions, especially the oil and gas, transportation, agriculture, mining and financial services.

Practice head(s):

Amr Namek


Testimonials

‘Access, depth of experience and connections in the market are truly unique.’

‘The partners are really engaged and involved in every single detail in a deal as opposed to many other practices where partners delegate drafting and only appear when there are important issues. The clarity of advice and breadth of experience is second to none.’

Key clients

Dalla El Baraka (AMIC)


Ahly Capital Holding


AUR Capital


Ahly Capital


Ahly Pharos Investment Banking


Work highlights


  • Acted as the legal counsel to Ahly Capital, a subsidiary of National Bank of Egypt, with respect to the acquisition of Cairo West Medical Services (Nada Hospital), a state-of-the-art medical facility located in Sheikh Zayed City.
  • Represented El Sewedy Electric with respect to the acquisition of International Cables Company.
  • Acted as the legal counsel to AID, a subsidiary of National Bank of Egypt, with respect to the sale of a minority stake to Orascom Industrial Parks, a subsidiary of Orascom Industries, as part of a larger project development of a state-of-the-art industrial park in Egypt.

BonelliErede in cooperation with Bahaa-Eldin Law Office

BonelliErede in cooperation with Bahaa-Eldin Law Office provides ‘uniquely tailored’ legal advice regarding complex cross-border deals in Africa. Practice head Ziad Bahaa-Eldin has ‘unrivalled experience in the public and private sectors’, and the ‘very professional and competentMohamed El Ehwany is also a leading presence in the practice, especially for M&A transactions.

Practice head(s):

Ziad Bahaa-Eldin


Other key lawyers:

Mohamed El Ehwany


Testimonials

‘Excellent legal services.’

‘Mohamed El Ehwany is very professional and competent, and always available on calls, even at the last minute. He has great negotiation and drafting skills.’

‘Mohamed El Ehwany is pleasant to work with and very responsive.’

‘As a client, I find their services to be uniquely tailored to our needs and marked by several standout qualities. What sets them apart is their exceptional commitment to client service. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure that we’re well-informed, our concerns are addressed promptly, and we feel supported throughout the legal process. One of their notable strengths is their team’s expertise in our specific area of legal needs.’

‘Needless to say, Ziad Bahaa-Eldin is very well aware of corporate law in Egypt, with unrivalled experience in the public and private sector.’

‘One of the great personal qualities of Mohamed El Ehwany is being a good listener. From our first session onwards, he provides all the space necessary to present the background of our case, most importantly without interruption.

‘The firm distinguishes itself through its proactive approach, deep understanding of the critical issues, and its ability to provide practical, actionable solutions. What sets the firm apart is the hands-on support in implementing these solutions.

‘Ziad Bahaa-Eldin is a charismatic figure; he excels in active listening and offers solutions with tact and relevance, making interactions highly productive. Mohamed El Ehwany is an outstanding jurist renowned for his corporate expertise and extensive understanding of both local laws and practices. Their combined strengths set the firm apart, ensuring that clients receive not only legal guidance but also strategic and nuanced advice tailored to the Egyptian business landscape.’

Key clients

DEME Group


Almaviva SpA


Ligabue S.p.A.


GKSD Healthcare


Azza Fahmy Jewellery


Uber


Philip Morris


Mars


SIG Combibloc Egypt


Technip


PepsiCo


Wafa Life insurance


Egyptian IVF Centre


Work highlights


  • Advised the founders of the Azza Fahmy brand in connection with an investment by Bidayat Group.
  • Advised Almaviva regarding a transportation system project with the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation.
  • Advised GKSD in connection with a potential partnership with the Ministry of Health and Population for the management of the Sheikh Zayed specialised hospital.

Eldib & Co

Eldib & Co is ‘one of the oldest and most prestigious law firms in Egypt‘, offering a corporate practice comprised of ‘attorneys with commercial minds who tailor their services to match the business needs of their clients'. Amr Eldib is a trusted advisor to multinational corporations on M&A and corporate governance matters, while Mohamed Eldib brings extensive experience in the areas of company incorporation and restructuring, contract revision and general due diligence.

Practice head(s):

Amr Eldib; Mohamed Eldib


Testimonials

‘They are very professional. They know what they are doing and care about their clients’ requirements.’

‘The most important point here is the good experience of the team that makes them able to solve problems and legal cases professionally.’

‘Collaborative team that always understand the situation.’

‘Eldib is one of the oldest and most prestigious law firms in Egypt. They are responsive, enthusiastic and diligent.’

‘Amr Eldib has great experience. Mohamed Eldib is keen to grow the company and make it more international.’

‘I found the team flexible and nimble. The firm has a great network of partner firms around the world that allowed us to execute a multi-jurisdictional transaction quite easily.’

‘The team was always very quick and responsive and gave me a senior client feel despite it being a small transaction. I got a lot of partner time and they were always available to me and helpful.’

‘Eldib & Co has attorneys with commercial minds who tailor their services to match the business needs of their clients.’

Key clients

Samsung Electronics Co.


Egyptian International Motors (EIM)


Egyptian International Trading & Agencies Co. (EIT)


Myande


Gold Wind


Alkan Group


InDriver


DSV


DeFacto


Jade Textile


Floward


Cartona


Arrow Foods


Work highlights


  • Advised Samsung Electronics Egypt regarding the company restructuring in Egypt.
  • Advised iNova and conducted a due diligence on the Mundipharma acquisition in Egypt.
  • Advised Odeon Tours on its company restructuring.

Hafez and Partners

Hafez and Partners has established a ‘solid, professional and knowledgeable’ corporate and commercial team, with a recognisable strength in corporate restructuring and investments. Practice head Hadir Elhakim is well known for her expertise in M&A and commercial agreements in heavily regulated industries, including telecoms, energy, infrastructure and ICT. Another key contact is Ahmed Hafez, who has negotiated a number of high-stake settlements between government authorities and large corporations.

Practice head(s):

Hadir Elhakim


Other key lawyers:

Ahmed Hafez


Testimonials

‘The team is solid, professional and knowledgeable about various aspects of business law, especially corporate restructuring, litigation and investment. Their ability to use English and Arabic is quite useful to foreign investors and clients.’

‘Ahmed Hafez is a leader – an expert and problem-solving professional. I enjoy working with him at strategic and tactical levels on various subjects.’

‘During my extensive interactions with this firm, the main highlight I noticed was their amazing client service. The team is extremely friendly and available and always manages to give practical solutions, keeping the client in mind. If I ever have a query, I know they’re easily available for a call with the entire team to clear any questions I may have.’

‘I had the privilege of working with Ahmed Hafez and Hadir Elhakim, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with our partnership. Their deep understanding of our business needs and their strategic guidance have been invaluable. They have consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, professionalism and dedication in handling our legal matters.’

‘Ahmed Hafez and Hadir Elhakim are very responsive, diligent in their work, business oriented and handle complex matters and landmark projects perfectly.’

‘An excellent team.’

‘Great team players, very knowledgeable and always there. The follow up they have and the speed of work is remarkable.’

‘Great team effort. The transaction wouldn’t have gone smoothly without their professional and expert input.’

Key clients

ALSAADA for Agriculture Development & Real Estate Investment


Integrated Diagnostics Holding


Fiber Misr – Benya Capital


SMG Group


Bianchi for Tourism & Real Estate


Bunge Egypt


Cotectna Inspection Egypt


East Gas Company E.A.S.


Egyptian Company for Solid Wate Recycling (ECARU)


The World Bank


Rolls Royce Solutions GmbH


Karma Group


The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)


Elsahl Group


Elsafa Grains


Engineering Task Group (ENTAG)


SAS Middle East


Vodafone Egypt


Airwork


The Sovereign Fund of Egypt


J. Walter Thompson (JWT)


LG


Roche


Careem Deliveries


Motul


Majorel


Jacob Cohen


Standard Chartered


Samsonite


Azelis


SLR Consulting


Harren Shipping Services GmbH & Co. KG


ElManar for Investment & Development


ACIRFA Capital


Tiba Raneen for Trade and Industry


General Electric


RTP Global


Rosen Group


Edvoy Educational Services Egypt


Aptiv


Cardinia


CHT Heat RESISTANT CASTINGS


Dietmar Gunz


Arabella Egypt for Medical Technologies LLC


Work highlights


  • Acted as local counsel for Azelis, together with DLA Piper as international counsel, on the potential acquisition of two local entities in Egypt under the Chemical Partners Group which are operating in the specialty chemicals sector.
  • Acted as local counsel for SLR Consultancy, together with DLA Piper Advisory Services Proprietary Limited, on its potential acquisition of a premier emerging market sustainability consultancy company.
  • Acted as local counsel, together with Hadef and Partners, to Benya Technologies on its joint venture with Khazna Data in the UAE, as well as advising on the local operation companies in Egypt.

Ibrachy Legal Consultancy

Jointly led by Ashraf Elibrachy and Sara Hinton, Ibrachy Legal Consultancy's corporate team is considered by its diverse client list of multinationals, investment funds, and venture capital and private equity firms to be ‘a reliable partner with diverse experience in different disciplines‘. Managing partner Mostafa Elshafei is a leading presence within the practice and specialises in M&A, capital market transactions and the provision of general corporate advice. Sara El Shaarawy is also a key contact, with strong expertise in the negotiating and drafting of civil and commercial contracts.

Practice head(s):

Ashraf Elibrachy; Sara Hinton


Other key lawyers:

Mostafa Elshafei; Sara El Shaarawy


Testimonials

‘The team offers high-quality services led by knowledgeable individuals in various fields and reasonable pricing. The teams are also always available and responsive to their clients’ enquiries.’

‘Sara Hinton and Sara El Shaarawy provide us with timely advice whenever needed and the quality of the advice provided is always high end.’

‘The business we entrust Ibrachy with is sensitive and needs to meet a specific closing time and the team at Ibrachy have never failed to meet the required scope/timeline.’

‘We find Ibrachy Legal Consultancy to be a reliable partner with diverse experience in different disciplines and wide range of experienced lawyers. They always make us feel that they’re giving us their full attention and make us a priority. They provide superb value for money.’

‘Mostafa Elshafei is an exceptional legal consultant. He manages to identify risks and issues from the very beginning of any engagement. He provides an exceptional customer experience.’

Key clients

Sawari Ventures North Africa Fund I Coöperatief U.A.


Dawi Holding


Dril Quip (Europe) Limited


Flat6Labs for Incubators SAE


ADVantage for Petroleum Services SAE


Oriental Weavers


Global Telecom Holding


COPRECI, S.COOP


Partech Partners


National Oilwell Varco LP


Khodeir & Partners

The ‘well-resourced, communicative and efficient’ corporate team at Khodeir & Partners handles transactions including equity capital markets matters and M&A. Managing partner Mohamed Khodeir has ‘huge experience and can lead clients safely through corporate law issues’, while Hanan El Dib provides experience of handling commercial disputes. Hani Zahran heads the corporate transactions offering and regularly provides advice to major local and international companies throughout North Africa and the Middle East.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Khodeir; Hani Zahran; Hanan El Dib


Testimonials

‘Mohamed Khodeir has huge experience and can lead clients safely through corporate law issues.’

‘The team is well resourced, communicative and efficient. The work on the corporate transaction they carried out for us was to a high standard and we were impressed with the speed in which they turned around their due diligence to meet tight deadlines.’

‘Hani Zahran was highly responsive throughout the transaction.’

Work highlights


  • Advised an Egyptian energy company on the subscription of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in 20% of its shares with a value of USD 60,000,000, as well as on the implementation of the rights issue.
  • Advising a regional fund on the project finance to be awarded to a local Egyptian entity of in excess of US$ 300,000,000.

Marghany Advocates

Led by the vastly experienced Amir Marghany and Hend El-Hakim, who was recently promoted to partner, Marghany Advocates has a strong presence in transactional matters in Egypt, as well as a solid offering in corporate disputes. They are supported by senior associate Mahmoud Hazzaa.

Practice head(s):

Amir Marghany; Hend El-Hakim


Other key lawyers:

Mahmood Hazzaa


Key clients

Rology


Capiter


Amr El Serafy


RED


G+D Egypt


GBM


El Fath


El Coach


Spare


ExitVal


Alumil


El Araby


Den Capital


Arizona State University


CRRC Sifnag


Binance


Decathlon


Massachusetts Institute of Technology


TicketsMarche


TMtm


Global Conference Management (GCM)


Work highlights


  • Advised TicketsMarche on its Jordanian JV for the development and licensing of its software.
  • Advised Decathlon on corporate and compliance matters, as well as on a major toll manufacturing agreement, and licensing and permitting for all its branches in Egypt.
  • Advised GCM on the organisation and management of COP 27 and Africa Health ExCon for the second year in a row in addition to day-to-day corporate and compliance work.

Mena Associates in association with Amereller Rechtsanwälte

Mena Associates in association with Amereller Rechtsanwälte's team is highlighted for its 'highly skilled lawyers'. The experienced pairing of Khaled Ragheb and Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed oversees a particularly broad offering that spans complex areas such as M&A, cross-border joint ventures and restructurings, corporate governance and commercial agency agreements.

Practice head(s):

Khaled Ragheb; Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed


Testimonials

‘The team were excellent, very approachable, very speedy in their responses and knowledgeable about the local market.’

‘Mena Associates in association with Amereller Rechtsanwälte boasts an exceptional team of legal professionals who are not only highly skilled but also deeply committed to delivering exceptional service with great leadership. The team’s strengths and key capabilities are truly remarkable and set them apart from their peers.’

‘Very attentive and followed up on all the matters I had mentioned to them. I was well informed of each process that was taking place, in addition to the team helping with matters that we did not know how to navigate due to different international laws.’

‘Trust was built was due to the constant attentiveness and the team’s making us aware of matters we did not know were important.’

‘The team is knowledgeable with an excellent grasp of the intricacies of the law. They respond rapidly and clearly.’

‘A boutique law office that employs very skilled local and foreign lawyers with experience in dealing with various parties in the MENA region.’

‘The firm has people who are experienced and skilled, with knowledge not only of the local laws but also of the European and common law system. The key strength is the knowledge exchange between the team members, which makes Mena Associates different from other firms.’

Mohamed Nasser Law Firm

Working in close conjunction with its IP, tax and bankruptcy teams, Mohamed Nasser Law Firm's corporate practice assists clients with the full spectrum of transactional, governance, franchising and licensing matters. Founding and managing partner Mohamed Nasser, who specialises in high-value M&A, public and private corporate law and commercial issues, heads the practice with senior associate Eslam Magdy.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Nasser; Eslam Magdy


Testimonials

‘We received comprehensive information about our matter, including the expected operating costs. All our questions were answered in a short time and the answers were complete – if anything needed to be added, it was added without prolonged discussion.’

Key clients

Magnom Saudi Properties


Rawabi Holding


Rawabi for contracting and services


Pan Marine Petroleum Services


Rijk Zwaan


Ovo


Rising Star LLC (Park View)


RELIANCE INFOSYSTEMS LIMITED


Alex Food Products Complex LLC


Alex Fish Fish Processing LLC


GWP Capital


Egyptian Swiss for the manufacture of plastics


Alchmy


Interior In Company


COMMODITY TRADING HOME MERCURY & BIB DMCC


Industrial Group for Plastic Solutions and Technology SAE (DAUF)


Denkai Digital


GuldZon JSC


Equity Gold LLC


ILPEA Plastik LTD


VFly Air


Work highlights


  • Advised GWP Group on an acquisition and conducted due diligence processes in this regard.
  • Advised Rising Star LLC in all matters related to the Park View project, including reviewing and drafting all commercial contracts in this respect.
  • Advised Magnom Saudi Properties regarding all corporate governance matters and drafted the required shareholder loan agreements.

Rizkana & Partners

Rizkana & Partners provides ‘broad knowledge of Egyptian commercial and corporate laws’ and caters to significant clients across a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, banking and finance, aviation, telecoms and construction. Managing partner Hazim Rizkana co-leads the practice and has extensive experience in high-stakes commercial and investment disputes. Founding partner and co-head Sherif El Hosseny is also a key presence, overseeing a particularly broad range of advisory work, from corporate restructurings and spin-offs to regulatory matters.

Practice head(s):

Hazim Rizkana; Sherif El Hosseny


Testimonials

‘Rizkana & Partners has broad knowledge of Egyptian commercial and corporate laws. They are able to deliver clear and practical legal advice and communicate with clients effectively. They are responsive with great attention to detail. They are able to pick up the background and relevant information quickly so as to provide the most suitable legal advice in the particular circumstance, with good commercial sense and practical mindset.’

‘Hazim Rizkana is helpful and very responsive. He is willing to listen in so as to understand more about the commercial background of a transaction and address each party’s concerns. He is able to provide professional legal services with a great personal touch. It is a real pleasure working with him.’

‘They are commercially savvy and focus on finding a viable solution to the problem.’

‘Hazim Rizkana is always sharp and gives detailed attention to the assignment.’

Shehata & Partners Law Firm

Shehata & Partners Law Firm have ‘a distinctive edge in Egypt for commercial, corporate and M&A law’, with a broad practice that ‘caters to a wide spectrum of legal needs', including advising on company incorporation, corporate governance and local regulations. Practice head Ibrahim Shehata has a proven track record of acting for major multinational companies. He is supported by senior associate Aya Rashwan.

Practice head(s):

Ibrahim Shehata


Testimonials

‘Shehata & Partners Law Firm has an excellent team of expert members. Each associate has managed to demonstrate their commercial expertise in the various cases in which we have sought the help of the firm.’

‘Shehata and Partners is an outstanding law firm to work with. What stands out is their teamwork.

‘Shehata & Partners have a distinctive edge in Egypt in commercial, corporate, and M&A law. Their key strengths lie in their adaptability and innovation.’

‘My experiences have been particularly enriched by Ibrahim Shehata. His acumen for understanding the intricacies of both domestic and international law is incomparable.

‘S&P demonstrate a very high level of professionalism and experience dealing with foreign investors. They know exactly what kind of help they may need and they act accordingly.’

‘Shehata & Partners caters to a wide spectrum of legal needs.’

‘High-quality legal experts. Partners are available and easy to contact. They are professional and efficient in delivering legal advice.’

‘Super friendly, responsive and they follow up. Efficient and to the point.’

Key clients

Nova Plastik


Trella


Yazaki


Avanz Capital


Azdan


Qashi


CrossBoundary


Balad


Mozare3


FlapKap


FinTech Galaxy


TSEBO Solutions


Hempel Coatings Egypt (LLC)


Aggreko


GazProm Bank


Adam.ai


Numu Market


Aydi


GBarena


EMDEP


Work highlights


  • Acting for Yazaki Europe as its sole legal adviser on its multi-million-dollar private free zone project in Egypt for the creation of an automotive parts factory in which 100% of its production will be exported.
  • Advising CrossBoundary Energy on establishing a corporate entity in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
  • Advised Nova Plastik on the main issues pertaining to its entry into the Egyptian market.