Al Kamel Law Office is among the leading firms in the telecoms sector, where its work spans licensing and corporate acquisitions, regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, due diligence and advice on contractual protection. Among its notable clients are Telecom Italia, Mobinil, Microsoft and Etisalat Egypt. The firm is increasingly involved in the technology sector and among its recent work is advising on VoIP networks and IT solutions for data centres. Mohamed Kamel and Sayed Ammar are the lead partners, with senior associate Omar Abdelsalam also active in high-profile matters.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy is a prominent player in the telecoms sector, having been instructed by mobile operator Etisalat Misr to handle day-to-day matters and disputes. It also advises major operators on regulatory matters. The firm also handles extensive media work for multinational companies, among them Sony Pictures. Mohamed Shehata, Omar Bassiouny, John Matouk and corporate partner Hazem El Guindi lead the practice, in which litigator Amr Abbas, who is 'an expert on competition law issues and provides insightful advice', also plays a key role.

Shahid Law Firm climbs the ranking having raised its profile with high-value transactions and disputes in the telecoms, technology and media sectors, including a major arbitration victory for the Confederation of African Football. Litigator Sameh Attia and experienced TMT specialist Tarek Badawy are the lead partners. They frequently advise on digital services, sports media law, e-commerce and technology procurement. As 'one of the very few practices fully dedicated to venture capital transactions in a very nascent market in Egypt', the firm launched Venture by Shahid, led by managing associate Rehan Elbashary, to focus on the needs of start-up companies.

'The team treats new ideas with a high level of professionalism and goes the extra mile to bring new business models to life', remarks a client of Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law. 'A highly dedicated and competent team that delivers on expectations and exceeds them by being a real business partner,' notes another.  A prominent adviser to the telecoms sector, the firm has developed a similar profile in assisting technology start-ups and media companies. Yasser Hashem, who is head of the corporate, capital markets and telecoms practices, is the main contact. Corporate and telecoms partner Dina Kamel is also recommended.

ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners joins the ranking having quickly established an impressive client base in the technology, life sciences and media sectors. Among the high-profile companies for which it acts are Amazon and Global Telecom Holding. Head of the corporate and commercial practice Mohamed Abdelgawad frequently advises large technology and telecommunications companies on matters such as cybersecurity data protection and fintech. His track record includes high-value transactions for global pharmaceutical companies.

'The team is responsive, business-focused and provides clear and actionable advice', says a client of Al Tamimi & Company. The TMT practice is led from Dubai but the main contacts in Cairo, local managing partner Ayman Nour and senior associate Hadia ElBeshry, handle corporate transactions for technology and media companies, as well as advising on technology procurement, licensing, project management, data protection and other relevant issues. They count IBM among their clients.

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) has a large corporate and M&A practice that advises on transactions, projects and regulatory matters in the telecoms, digital media and technology sectors, including data security, outsourcing, licensing and investments. It brings together expertise in technology, IP, corporate matters and disputes to advise clients such as Trend Micro and Nile Radio Production Company. Corporate partner Ghada El Ehwany, who also has expertise in healthcare regulation and litigation, leads the practice.

The practice at Marghany Advocates advises numerous clients in the telecoms and technology sector, among them household names Google and Dell. Its work comprises corporate transactions and regulatory matters, as well as litigation. Much of the firm's recent work has focused on compliance matters arising from the newly introduced data privacy law. Managing partner Amir Marghany is the main contact.

Shalakany Law Office is well regarded for its work in the telecoms sector, having played a part  in drafting Egypt's regulatory framework. The firm also advises social media and other technology companies on matters including corporate transactions, data security and regulatory matters. Respected litigator and arbitrator Khaled El Shalakany and construction and IT partner Sharif Shehata are the main contacts.