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Al Kamel Law Office's 'great team' has 'excellent industry and deal experience'. Mohamed Kamel and the 'very experienced and commercially savvy' Rasheed Kamel lead the practice, which frequently assists oil and gas companies with issues such as exploration activities, disputes, joint ventures, off-take agreements, pipeline facilities and concession agreements. It also handles large renewable energy projects. Associate Shahira Khaled has 'excellent skills and instincts for client service'.

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) is a key player in the oil, gas and petrochemicals sector, where it advises on upstream, E&P, transportation, refining and downstream matters. The practice, which is led by managing partner Mohamed Ghannam, is also highly regarded in the power space, where he is involved in matters relating to coal, electricity, oil and gas-fired and nuclear power plants, as well as hydroelectric and renewables projects. Lamyaa Gadelhak is another key practitioner.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy's energy practice brings together expertise from its finance, corporate and litigation groups to advise lenders, borrowers, contractors, project developers and sponsors on oil, gas and power projects. One of the first firms in Egypt to work on renewable power projects, it maintains a prominent role in that fast-growing market. Head of finance and projects Mahmoud Bassiouny is the key contact.

Shahid Law Firm is 'a top-notch firm with an extremely deep bench'. Donia El-Mazghouny, who leads the energy and projects group, 'excels at integrating her deep knowledge of the sector into clear and practical advice for international investors'. The firm handles oil and gas upstream, midstream and downstream projects, but also has a strong focus on the renewable power sector. It is highly regarded for cross-border transactions and regulatory advice.

Shalakany Law Office frequently works with Magic Circle and US law firms on cross-border transactions in the energy sector. The team handles upstream matters in the oil and gas sector, and is also a key player in the development of major new wind and solar energy projects. Senior partner Aly El Shalakany, finance specialist Mariam Fahmy and corporate partner Omar Sherif are the lead practitioners.

Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law has a long history in the energy sector and continues to advise on concession agreements in the oil and gas space, as well as handling mining and power projects. The practice, which is led by head of oil and gas Sameh Khodeir, projects partner Mohammed Gomaa and project finance partner Sameh Kamal, is also heavily involved in the financing and public law aspects of renewable power projects.

Marghany Advocates is frequently involved in key projects in the oil and gas sector. The team recently advised on the development of a new tank terminal for crude storage in Port Said. The group counts Chile's state oil, gas and refineries company Enap Sipetrol and Egyptian oil company PetroShahd among its clients. Amir Marghany and energy specialist Marwan Al Ashaal  are the key practitioners.

MHR & Partners in association with White & Case opened in Cairo only three years ago but has already become a leading player in the financing of conventional and renewable power projects, on which it acts as both local and international counsel. Leading energy, mining and infrastructure partner Ziad Gadalla joined from Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International). Islamic finance specialist Sherief Rashed and Philip Stopford are other key names.

Ibrachy Legal Consultancy frequently acts on project finance transactions in the energy sector, among which are LPG, LNG and gasoil storage projects. Ashraf Elibrachy counts a Middle Eastern oil company among his clients.

At Riad & Riad, practice head Fatma Salah handles corporate law, energy, project finance, trade law, cross-border transactions and dispute resolution for developers, borrowers and financiers in regard to renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. The firm frequently handles finance, corporate matters and bidding processes for major projects and counts ExxonMobil and Eni among its clients.

Tarek Riad - Legal Consultants and Attorneys at Law handles litigation and corporate matters relating to projects in the oil and gas industry. The practice, which is led by Tarek F Riad, recently advised on exploration rights and infrastructure for the liquefaction of natural gas. The firm counts BP, Marathon Oil and Elf Oil Deutschland among its clients. Its recent litigation work included a case concerning contracts for the purchase of solar power.