Al Tamimi & Company’s practice remains a popular choice for local and multinational TMT companies and international law firms seeking local TMT expertise. The team demonstrates notable proficiency in digital transformation projects, data breaches and risk management. The Dubai-based David Yates heads the team, demonstrating considerable expertise in technology acquisition, digital transformation, digital commerce and data privacy mandates. The Cairo-based Ayman Nour and Hadia ElBeshry further enhance the team’s capabilities with their expertise in TMT-related corporate restructuring.
TMT in Egypt
Al Tamimi & Company
Practice head(s):
David Yates
Other key lawyers:
Ayman Nour; Hadia ElBeshry
Testimonials
‘The team is professional and business oriented.’
‘Good understanding of the market practice.’
Key clients
Amazon Web Services
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FABMISR)
Riot Games Limited
Farfetch
Fawry for Banking and Payment Technologies
Careem Networks
The National Basketball Association (NBA)
Samsung Electronic
Disney Middle East
MBC
Amazon Studios
Mastercard
Hassan Allam Utilities
Genpact
Didi Global
Red Bull
Beiersdorf
Work highlights
Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)
Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)'s highly experienced team acts for prominent multinational corporations and digital platform businesses across the TMT sector. The department offers expertise in data protection, technology agreements, acquisitions, data infrastructure and competition, among other areas. Ghada El Ehwany heads the practice, bringing extensive corporate experience to advise within the TMT sector.
Practice head(s):
Ghada El Ehwany
Testimonials
‘The team is highly committed.’
‘An experienced team.’
Key clients
ServiceNow Inc.
Work highlights
- Advising ServiceNow Inc. on post-acquisition matters following its acquisition of artificial intelligence platform G2K Group.
Shahid Law Firm
Shahid Law Firm is well equipped to handle the full spectrum of TMT matters, encompassing transactions, advisory services and contentious cases. Key areas of expertise include data protection, technology supply contracts and dispute resolution. Managing partner Girgis Abd El-Shahid leads the practice and is a name to note for TMT-related arbitration and regulatory advice. Nadine Khalil is also well regarded, specialising in compliance and contentious matters.
Practice head(s):
Girgis Abd El-Shahid
Other key lawyers:
Nadine Khalil
Testimonials
‘The team is very strong, and they know the Egyptian law very well.’
‘Our lawyer is Nadine Khalil – she’s supportive and does a great follow-up on our requests.’
‘The Shahid team monitored the situation daily, was able to reach out to the authority and obtain clarifications where other local counsels could not and provided a clear position, despite the uncertainties in the texts published. ’
‘They were very responsive.’
Key clients
Business Boomers Llc
Confederation Of African Football (CAF)
Glaxosmithkline Egypt
HENGTONG GROUP CO., LTD.
Hyperpay Inc
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Nokia Corporation
Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital
TLS Contact
Unilever
Vitabiotics Egypt
Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Retained by Vivo, one of China’s largest technology and mobile phone manufacturing companies, to provide advice and assistance in relation to purchasing a factory in the 10th of Ramadan City in Egypt, with investments estimated at $30m.
- Advising Nokia on matters relating to international sanctions as they relate to the use of banking services in light of bank’s invocation of the international sanctions regime to deny the provision of banking services.
- Provided HyperPay Inc with the Egyptian company structure along with all the required licenses and permits.
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law
Commended for its ‘myriad of experience and network connections’, Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law regularly acts on complex and innovative TMT matters. The practice’s broad expertise covers data management and protection, e-commerce, fintech and media. The team recently advised Vodafone Egypt Telecommunication on the drafting and negotiation of its 5G license. Managing partner and practice head Yasser Hashem
is a leading authority on acquisitions, tender offers and licensing of large telecoms companies. Additionally, Dina Kamel specialises in data protection regulation.
Practice head(s):
Yasser Hashem
Testimonials
‘Very efficient and responsive, from matter quotes to providing advice to invoicing.’
‘Very responsive, providing clear and concise advice efficiently and effectively.’
‘Team has a myriad of experience areas and network connections that is used as and when needed, including access to regulators and industry players.’
‘ZH&P team is committed to deliver on a timely basis and at high quality.’
‘The team is capable and responsive and provides access to their professionals at all levels.’
‘They care about client satisfaction.’
Key clients
Actel Egypt
AIG Egypt Insurance Company & AIG MEA Limited
Alcatel
Ascenda
AT&T
Cisco Systems
Citibank
Coda Payments
COMMONWEALTH WARGRAVES
EMC Corporation (Dell)
Emerging Markets Payments Africa SAE & Network International Egypt, SAE (among other companies within the Group)
Fawry for Banking & Payment Technology Services
Friedrich Naumann Stiftung Foundation
Global Peering Exchange (GPX)
LG Electronics Inc., Egypt
Liwwa for Trading SAE
Masary Electronic Payments
Menatel
NEC Europe
NEC Telecommunication & Information Technology, Ltd,
NEC Turkey
Nokia Siemens Networks
NxtVn – Finland
Omron Healthcare Europe B.V
Orange
PIXEL UNITED
Raya Contact Center (RCC)
Raya Holding Co. for Technology & Telecommunications
SI-Ware Systems Limited
Softec International
The Porter
TLS contact
Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications SAE
Work highlights
- Advising Vodafone Egypt Telecommunication in relation to drafting, commenting and negotiation of the 5G license with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority.
- Advising Khazna on the newly issued Fintech Law and its Executive FRA Regulations in order to comply for a digital consumer finance license.
- Advising Oliv Finance in relation to the newly issued Fintech Law and its Executive FRA Regulations in order to comply for a digital fintech license.
ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners
ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners leverages its corporate expertise to advise TMT clients on a broad range of matters, including data protection, licensing, fintech, and regulations surrounding telecommunications and media. In addition to advising large multinational corporations, the team is a popular choice for international firms seeking ‘reliable’ local counsel. The team is led by Ragy Soliman, Ahmed Abdelgawad and Mohamed Abdelgawad, who all bring their extensive corporate experience to advise on large-scale TMT transactions.
Practice head(s):
Ragy Soliman; Ahmed Abdelgawad; Mohamed Abdelgawad
Other key lawyers:
Mennatullah Sultan; Darah Zakaria, Aya Yassin
Testimonials
‘In my experience working with ADSERO, I can confidently say that their team is solid and highly knowledgeable. They consistently provide timely services while maintaining a high standard of quality. Their strategic thinking and attention to detail further set them apart, making them a top choice for clients seeking expert legal support.’
‘Mohamed Abdelgawad and Mennatullah Sultan stand out for their exceptional experience, deep business insight, and strategic thinking. They are excellent business partners who bring significant added value.’
‘Responsive, reliable and a pleasure to work with. A go-to firm for Egyptian advice for our UK and EU-based clients.’
‘Darah Zakaria, Aya Yassin and Mennatullah Sultan are all responsive, knowledgeable and able to deliver client-friendly and commercial legal advice with rapid response times. I consider them as colleagues rather than a 3rd party firm.’
Work highlights
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy is well equipped to advise on both innovative, high-value transactions and day-to-day TMT operations. In addition to contentious and regulatory work, the team has developed a specialism in fintech. Mohamed Shehata leads on contentious matters, while Mohamed Essam heads the firm’s new fintech and emerging companies sub-team, and is renowned by clients as a lawyer ‘who goes above and beyond’.
Practice head(s):
Dr. Mohamed Shehata; Mohamed Essam
Other key lawyers:
Amr Abbas
Testimonials
‘Amr Abbas is a great partner to work with. He has a friendly and collaborative approach and provides thorough advice.’
‘Mohamed Essam is an outstanding lawyer who goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients’ needs are met with exceptional care and precision. His deep knowledge of the law, coupled with his proactive approach, allows him to navigate complex legal matters efficiently. Mohamed’s dedication, attention to detail, and ability to communicate make him a trusted advisor and an invaluable asset to any team or individual seeking legal counsel.’
‘Excellent specialist competition team. They have provided us with advice on many issues concerning Egyptian merger control and competition law. They know the procedures and the Egyptian Competition Authority well.’
Key clients
Belmazad
Halan for Technology & Services
Money Fellows
Lucky One
Connect money
Bokra
Ezdehar
Kashier
Rassedi
Paymob
Lnddo
Capgemini
Ziwo
Wabtec
Helpoo
Hago Singapore
Kuaishou
Khazna
Allyant
Snap Inc.
Granite
Global Corp
TBS Venture
Alorica
Split
Stake
Pharos Consumer Finance
Cellulant
Foundever
Nymcard
Blnk
Yoco
Liwwa
Swype
Atlas Tech Solutions
Samsung
Samsung SDS
Idemia
Intouch CX
Harmonica IT
Synapse Analytics
Work highlights
Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm
Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm is experienced in data privacy, cloud-based technologies, AI, fintech and media law. The team’s well-established client base includes governmental authorities, financial institutions, and technology and media companies. Ahmed El Sharkawy leads the practice and is renowned for advising companies on complex commercial and regulatory projects in the TMT space.
Practice head(s):
Ahmed El Sharkawy
Other key lawyers:
Raghda ElQabbage; Ahmed Haggag; Lamiaa Youssef
Testimonials
‘Very responsive, clear advice, they write well and are very good on expectation management with regard to timing, fees and scope. It’s a pleasure to work with the team.’
‘I enjoy working with Raghda ElQabbage, Ahmed Haggag and Lamiaa Youssef.’
Key clients
Solutions by STC
Microsoft
Schneider Electric
TikTok
Meta (Facebook)
Majid Al Futtaim
OSI Systems Group
Yazaki Europe Middle East Africa NV
CEPRES GmbH
Azadea
Oppo
Dubizzle Middle East
African Leadership International Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Vodafone Egypt on its initiative to achieve 100% of its electricity from renewable energy resources at all its sites across Egypt.
- Advising Microsoft on the potential risks involved in terminating existing licensing agreements or discontinuing services for end customers.
- Managing the liquidation process of STCS for IT, on behalf of its parent company, Solutions by STC.