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Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law Offices
23 KASR EL NIL STREET
CAIRO 11211
Egypt
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Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law > The Legal 500 Rankings
Egypt > Banking and finance Tier 1
The banking and finance team at Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law is supported by its specialists in the corporate, capital markets and litigation departments to provide a full-service offering, covering a wide range of complex matters which spans acquisition and leveraged finance, securities lending and regulatory compliance. Of counsel Ragia Omran heads the practice and brings a proven track record of handling complex transactions including syndicated loan agreements. Responsible for advising non-banking financial entities, Helal El Hossary is a key contact for capital markets matters, as is Soha El Ezaby.Practice head(s):
Ragia Omran; Helal El Hossary
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB)
Accelero Capital and Planet Investment
Actis LLP
AIG Egypt Insurance Company
Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company SAE
Al-Ezz Steel
Alubaf Arab International Bank B.S.C.
Amer Group of Companies
Arab Bank
Arab Company for Asset Management and Development
Arafa Group of Companies
Attijariwafa Bank Egypt
Banca IMI S.p.A. UK
Beltone Capital
BPE Holding
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB Egypt)
Commercial International Investment Company (CIIC)
Consulya for Renting Administrative Units SAE
Corplease
Deutsche Bank
Dunia Finance L.L.C.
Eagle Chemicals
eFinance SAE
EFG Hermes
Egypt Factors SAE
Egypt Foods SAE
Egyptian Gulf Bank SAE
Engineering for the Petroleum & Process Industries (Enppi)
European University in Egypt (EUE)
Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments SAE
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC UAE
Ghabbour Group of Companies
Global Ventures
Gold Net
Hang Seng Bank Limited (HASE)
Hikma Pharma Egypt SAE
Holding Company for Investment & Development
Housing and Development Bank
HSBC Bank plc
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
J.P. Morgan Securities Plc UK
Juhayna
Madinet Nasr for Housing and Development (MNHD)
Mashreq Bank
Middle East Turnaround Investment (Haykala)
Misr Cement Company (QENA)
MM Holding for Paper and Packaging
Modern Nile Cotton
Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc UK
National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC
National Bank of Egypt
National Investment Bank
Natixis France
NI Capital Holding Company for Financial Investments
Novo Nordisk Egypt Pharmaceutical
Pachin
Palm Hills for Development
Project Agora
PV Hardware Solutions S.L.U
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB)
Qatar National Bank (QNB)
Raya Holding for Financial Investment
Sanofi Egypt
Shahry for Consumer Finance SAE
Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique (PROPARCO)
Speed Medical SAE
SP Legal Consultants
Standard Chartered Bank UAE
Talaat Mostafa Group of Companies
TBE Egypt for Solution and Payment Services SAE
The Industrial Fund for Developing Countries (IFU)
Vitas Egypt for Microfinance
Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications
Wadi Group
Zolo
Work highlights
- Advising the Cotton, Spinning, Weaving & Garment Holding on the Euro 540 million Facility Agreements from SACE S.p.A. and the Swiss Export Risk Insurance.
- Advising Aman Financial Services SAE and Aman Consumer Finance SAE on the EGP 859 million securitisation bond issuance.
- Acting as the sole legal counsel to German Automotive on the USD 40 million capital increase of Global Auto SAE.
Egypt > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
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:
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.
Egypt > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 1
Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law's team is highly regarded for its 'great knowledge' of domestic and international arbitration. The group continues to advise on multiple, complex disputes under SCC, LCIA, LMAA, SIAC and CRCICA rules. Mohamed Kamal heads up the practice, and has a solid track record in representing construction, aviation and oil and gas sector entities in international arbitration proceedings, often involving competition law matters. Sameh Khodeir leads the oil and gas team and regularly handles related disputes, as well as international commercial arbitration. Tamer Gamal’s practice focuses on telecoms, construction and banking arbitrations, while senior associate Dalia Hussein is active in disputes heard under CRCICA and ICC rules.Practice head(s):
Sameh Khodeir; Mohamed Kamal
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great knowledge and advice.’
Key clients
Accor Hotels
Abu Ghali Motors
Arabco for Petroleum Industries
Damac
Damietta International Port Company (DIPCO)
Egyptian German Automotive Co. EGA SAE
Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (ELAB)
Egyptian Natural Gas Company (Gasco)
Gulf Egypt for Hotels & Tourism
Hebeish for Engineering Work
Hilton International Company
Landmark Gulf Group (Fun City Egypt SAE)
Mapei S.P.A.
Modern Global General Trading Company WLL
Orascom Construction Industries Co. SAE (OCI)
Petroleum Marine Services (PMS)
Solidere International Limited & Solidere Egypt Real Estate Investment and Development Company SAE
SUBEX – Serena Beach Hotel Company
United for Trading and Transport SAE
Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications SAE
Egypt > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 1
Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law's team has 'strong expertise in Egyptian litigation law and procedure'. The group handles contentious matters for clients in the banking, construction and tax sectors, and is equally strong in assisting with white collar criminal matters. Practice head Omar Abou Elenain is 'a fantastic team leader' and 'very capable litigator', bringing over three decades of experience in handling commercial litigation and employment disputes.Practice head(s):
Omar Abou Elenain
Testimonials
‘ZH have provided perpetuity on our longstanding legal cases, ensuring seamless handover and responsible partners taking the lead.’
‘The team is very capable and experienced in various types of litigation. They are also very cost effective. ’
‘Omar Abuo Elenain is a fantastic team leader and very capable litigator.’
Key clients
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB)
Abu Ghali Motors
Accor Hotels
AIG Egypt Insurance Company & AIG MEA Limited
Al Ahly Financial Investments Management (AFIM)
Al Ismaelia Real Estate Investment
Al Junaibi Group
Alitalia– Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A
Alstom Egypt
American University in Cairo (AUC)
Arab Bank
Arab Investment Bank
Attijariwafa Bank Egypt
British Petroleum Egypt (BP)
Capital Group Properties
Cargill Misr & Cargill Trading Egypt
Cemex (Assiut Cement Company)
Citi Bank Egypt
Commercial International Bank Egypt
Conrad Cairo Hotel
Damac Properties
Damietta International Port Company (DIPCO)
Dehydro Foods SAE
Egypt Foods SAE
Egyptian Engineering Agencies SAE(EEA)
Egyptian German Automotive Company EGA SAE
Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (ELAB)
Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO)
Fayoum Gas Company
Ferrometalco
Four Seasons First Residence
General Electric Group
Grome Free Zone Marketing Ltd (GROHE)
Gulf Egypt for Hotels & Tourism
The Arab Company For Petroleum Industries (ARABCO)
Hebeish Group
Hero Food Industries
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Egypt Ltd.
Hyde Park Properties for Development SAE (HPD)
Immediad A/S
Initec Energia
Kamco Investment Company K.S.C
Kandil Industries
LandmarkGulf Group (Fun City Egypt SAE)
LEONI AG
LG Electronics Egypt SAE
Maadi Sporting and Yacht Club
Mapei S.P.A.
Mashreq Bank
Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF)
Medica Middle East for Trading and Importation and Commercial Agencies
Mitsubishi Corporation
National Company for Maize Products (NCMP)
Nissan Motors Egypt SAE
Novartis Pharma SAE
Novo Nordisk Egypt
Olam
Orascom Construction Industries Company SAE (OCI)
Otis Elevators
Pepsi Cola Egypt
Petroleum Marine Services
Philips Egypt LLC
Red Cross International Committee
Sainsbury PLC
Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
Seha Scan SAE
Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo Hotel
Sheraton Miramar Resort
Sheraton Montazah
Solidere International Limited & Solidere Egypt Real Estate Investment and Development Company SAE
SUBEX – Serena Beach Hotel Company
Tui Travel Plc
United for Trading and Transport SAE
Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications SAE
Egypt > Energy Tier 1
Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law offers a pre-eminent energy practice in Egypt’s legal market, consistently handling major oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, electricity and renewables projects and transactions. Sameh Khodeir leads the practice, drawing on a strong track record settling oil and gas disputes, and on considerable expertise in arbitrations concerning petroleum exploration and production. He is provided substantial support by Sameh Kamal, especially in regards to complex and large scale infrastructure projects in the electricity and power sectors.Practice head(s):
Sameh Khodeir
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge and experience, a demonstrable track record of success and an excellent professional reputation.’
Key clients
Abdel Warith Consulting Engineers
Al Babtain Group
Andritz
Arabian Capital Investment and Finance Co.
Arabian International Company (AIC)
Ayady Group
Beltone Capital Red Sea Venture for Solar Energy
China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. (CSCEC)
Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB)
Edisson International
Egyptian Drilling Oil Services (EDOS)
Egyptian Kuwait Holding Co.
El Sewedy Capital Holding
El Sewedy Electric
IEOC
Infinity-e
INVAP Argentina
MHP Investments (Mauritius Fund)
Neptune Energy Egypt B.V. (Previously Engie)
NI Capital
Petrojet
Rapiscan Systems (Division of OSI Systems Group)
Ras Ghareb Wind Energy
RATP Dev SA
SMG Group
Solariz Egypt
The World Bank
Tharwa Petroleum Company
Work highlights
- Advising Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) in a green hydrogen project that could generate up to 7,600 MW of renewable energy in Egypt.
- Advised OCI in relation to an e-methanol green bunkering operation.
Egypt > Intellectual property Tier 1
The ‘meticulous and professional’ IP team at Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law regularly advises major local and multinational clients on complex patents, utility models, trade marks, industrial designs, copyrights and authorship rights. Head of litigation Omar Abou Elenain leads the offering, overseeing a practice which remains highly active across all litigation, licensing, registration and transactional issues. He is well supported by senior associate Hosny Danial, who offers substantial expertise in patent law.Practice head(s):
Omar Abou Elenain
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team are outstanding – they cover all business related matters, even if they are outside of their direct scope.’
‘The team is very meticulous and professional. They get the job done promptly at a very reasonable cost.’
‘Hosny Danial is an outstanding attorney. He is very competent, delightful to work with, and knowledgeable.’
‘The team offers exceptional support by providing comprehensive explanations for your IP-related questions that are both clear and ensure you don’t feel disoriented.’
‘The trade mark team are incredibly supportive, and always eager to guide you through various processes and requirements.’
Key clients
Kandil Industries
Pacific Pharmaceuticals Pte Ltd
SSLegal & Management Consultancy FZ-LLE
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
Vodafone Egypt Telecom SAE
Oasis Medical Clinics SAE
Misr Spain Textiles and Blankets SAE
Rotam Agrochemical Limited
Tai E International Patent & Law Office
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Assiut Cement Company SAE
Bawabat Al Sharq Al Qahira Al Gadedah (formerly Barwa New Cairo for 5Real Estate)
Tawfeer Ventures Limited
Professional Development Foundation (PDF)
Thompson Coburn, LLB
Tivoli Heliopolis SA.
Anvirally & Sons Limited
ARB Corporation
Bemis Company, Inc.
Shangri-La Hotel Management Limited
Wilmar International Limited
GTB Holding LLC
GoldToeMoretz, LLC
Horus For Foams Manufacturing SAE
Jarir Marketing
Al Rifai Nuts & Confectionary
Aromatco SAE
Abercrombie & Kent Egypt for Tourism SAE
Burgan Bank
Fawry for Banks and Electronic Payments Technology SAE
Johnson Wax Limited
Ms. Nataly Youssef
Flying Horse Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Mr. Matthew Bolsover; Solicitor
Lactuel Cosmetics SA.
Ismailia For Real Estate SAE
International Fairs Projects Egypt (IFP) SAE
APTOS LLC
Merck Limited
Upstream S.A.
Damas UAE
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Egypt Ltd
Applied DB Industrial Co. Ltd
Majid Al Futtaim Properties
Tender Corporation
Landmark Gulf Group
Shandong Sino-Agri United Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Beltone Private Equity (BPE)
Cemex
Dennemeyer & Co., LLC
Lafourche LLC
Conrad International Egypt Corporation
Emerging Markets Payments Africa SAE & Network International Egypt SAE
Zasio Enterprises, Inc.
Empire International SAL
MVMT Watches Inc.
9 Round Franchising LLC
Capital Group Properties
Madinet Nasr for Housing & Development (MNHD)
Qatari Diar (Previously Barwa)
Hero AG
King Point Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Champion Intellectual Property Management Limited
Azmi & Associates
Egypt Otsuka SAE
The Room
Givrex CO.
Maximum Stores Egypt (The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc.)
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Patentwire
Work highlights
- Representing Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream in an appeal against the Egyptian Trademark Office contesting the decision to reject the registration of a trade mark.
- Representing Montblanc in an appeal contesting the decision by the Egyptian Trademark Office to reject the registration of a trade mark.
- Representing Global Auto in an appeal against the Egyptian Trademark Office, contesting the decision rejecting the registration of a trade mark.
Egypt > Projects and infrastructure Tier 1
Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law provides legal advice on all stages of project development matters, and is well known for assisting with the preparations and contractual negotiations for power, water, infrastructure and port projects, especially relating to BOT and BOOT. Senior partner Sameh Khodeir leads the oil and gas group, and has an excellent track record in handling energy and mining projects. Yasser Hashem acts for international sponsors in large scale infrastructure projects. Sameh Kamal is a key practitioner to note.
Practice head(s):
Sameh Khodeir; Yasser Hashem
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are quick, efficient, personable and really care about their clients.’
‘Expertise and professionalism.’
‘They are very professional in what they do.’
Key clients
Abdel Warith Consulting Engineers
Al Babtain Group
AL Sagheer Group
Amiral Group
Andritz
Arab Co. for Asset Management and Development
Arabian Capital Investment and Finance Company
Arabian International Company (AIC)
Attijariwafa Bank Egypt
A250 Ayady for Investment and Development
Beltone Capital Red Sea Venture for Solar Energy
British Embassy
China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. (CSCEC)
Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB)
Damietta Furniture City
Damietta Port Authority
Dar Al Fouad Hospital
DP World Sokhna SAE
Edisson International
The Egyptian Countryside Company (El Reef El Masry)
Egyptian Drilling Oil Services (EDOS)
Egyptian Kuwait Holding Company
El Sewedy Capital Holding
El Sewedy Electric
IEOC
Infinity-e
INVAP Argentina
Jarir Financial Leasing SAE
Kharafi National W.L.L.
M179 Mauritius Health Care Fund
Neptune Energy Egypt B.V. (Previously Engie)
NI Capital
Onyx Alexandria
Pepsi Cola Egypt
Petrojet
Ramw Group
Rapiscan Systems (Division of OSI Systems Group)
Ras Ghareb Wind Energy
RATP Dev SA
Razel-Bec (Ismailia Tunnels)
SMG Group
Solariz Egypt
Suez Canal Container Terminal
Supco Canada Railway Supply Group
The World Bank
United Group for Highways Development
Wadi Group
Egypt > TMT Tier 1
The team at Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law has an excellent reputation for handling a number of major TMT matters in the Egyptian market. Under the leadership of managing partner Yasser Hashem, the group is well known for advising on, among other areas, app-supported ridesharing and data management, the introduction of electronic payments, corporate transactions and licensing issues. Dina Kamel handles telecoms and data protection law matters. Mahmoud Youssef is a name to note. Practice head(s):
Yasser Hashem
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘When it comes to FinTech or financial services legal advisory, we find the Zaki Hashem team very knowledgeable and responsive. There have been many instances when we were faced with legal or regulatory enquiries in respect of the Egyptian jurisdiction, and Zaki Hashem provided invaluable advice which invariably formed part of our business strategy in the jurisdiction.’
‘We find Dina Kamel and Yasser Hashem very knowledgeable and responsive lawyers. Their level of responsiveness to our team is always impressive – they are highly service-driven.’
Key clients
Actel Egypt
AIG Egypt Insurance Company & AIG MEA Limited
Alcatel
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
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 Nexta in relation to a banking app matter.
- Advising Peering Exchange (GPX) on the new expansion of its Data Center in Egypt.
- Advising Myginny on the legal aspects of its operations in Egypt.
Egypt > Employment Tier 2
Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law remains a prominent firm for local and multinational companies operating in Egypt, assisting on all stages of the employer-employee relationship. The firm is particularly noteworthy for its labour law expertise related to corporate restructuring and acquisitions, as well as employment-related due diligence. Litigation specialist Omar Abou Elenain leads the team and is instrumental in the firm’s strong track record for labour dispute settlement and collective labour agreements. Hala Hashem is also a pivotal presence for formulating employment policies, negotiating employee agreements and advising on employee transfers.Practice head(s):
Omar Abou Elenain
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great communication.’
Key clients
Abraaj Capital
AERA Ancient Egypt Research Associates
AIG Egypt Insurance Company
Al Nour Wal Amal Association
Al- Thani Investments
Alexandria Wax Products Company (AWPC)
Alitalia– Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A
Alstom Egypt
American Bureau of Shipping – ABS Europe Ltd.
American University in Cairo (AUC)
Apex International Energy Management LLC
Arab African International Bank (AAIB)
Arabian Oil Company Ltd.
Aspire
Atlas Copco Equipment Egypt
Australian Embassy
Austrian Embassy
Austrian Archaeological Institute
BASF Construction Chemicals Egypt SAE
BioMérieux SA
Bloomberg LP
British Embassy
CaixaBank, S.A
Canal For Agricultural Development
Cargill
Carlson Wagonlit
Club Mediterranee
Clyde & Co., (Dubai Office)
Commonwealth Wargraves
Coverwind
Conrad Cairo Hotel
DAC Beachcroft LLP (London Office)
Damac
Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute (DEDI)
Danish Embassy
Dar Al-Handasah
Dar El Fouad
DEA Egypt Branches
Deel Inc
Dehydro Foods Co SAE
Deloitte (UK Office)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Diosna Dierks & Sohne GmbH
Diktas Egypt Trading
DP World Sokhna
Drosos Foundation
ED & F Man Sugar Limited
Education Development Trust
Embassy of Estonia
Embassy of Finland
Embassy of Germany
Embassy of Latvia
Embassy of New Zealand
Embassy of Norway
Embassy of Spain
Embassy of Sweden
Embassy of Switzerland
Embassy of the Netherlands
EMC Corporation
Engie (Formerly GDF Suez)
Fairmont Hotel Heliopolis
Ferrometalco
FoodStuff Group
Friedrich Naumann Stiftung Foundation
General Electric Group (GE Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Fieldcore – among others)
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
German Archaeological Institute
Grand Nile Tower
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Egypt Ltd.,
Hogan Lovells International LLP (London Office)
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Ismailia Real Estate Company
Jenaan Investment LLC
Juhayna Group
Juki
K.O.J Egypt
Kamco Investment Company K.S.C
Kempinski Hotels & Resorts Company – Egypt Branch
Khazna Tech
Landmark Gulf Group
Le Meridien Heliopolis
LEO Pharmaceutical Products Sarath Ltd
Levantine Foundation NGO
Lexmark
Magdi Yacoub Foundation (NGO)
MARP- Misr Company for Aromatic Products
Marsh
Mashreq Bank
Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) – Doctors without Borders
Mena House Oberoi Hotel
Merck Ltd.,
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Middle East Communication Network (MCN)
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsui & Co. Ltd.,
National Bank of Egypt (NBE)
National Pipe Company
Nissan Motor Egypt SAE
Prospiant
Work highlights
- Representing Eastern Company in 1200 cases filed by former employees regarding alleged rights to annual profit sharing and other entitlements.
- Advised Hilton Worldwide Group in the negotiation and drafting of ten collective labour agreements.
- Advised Conrad Cairo Hotel in the negotiation, drafting and concluding a number of collective labour agreements stipulating the method of distributing the percentage of the total proceeds of the service charge in its final form.
Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law > Firm Profile
Established in 1953, Zaki Hashem & Partners (ZH&P), Attorneys at Law, is the oldest and largest law firm to be actively – and uninterruptedly – catering to the needs of domestic and international clients active in the Egyptian business sector.
The firm has an outstanding track record in advising clients on highly complex transactions and matters falling under the different areas of practice, such as:
banking and finance; capital markets (IPOs, bonds, securitizations); competition and anti-trust; compliance; corporate and commercial; corporate restructuring; dispute resolution (arbitration and litigation); distribution and agency; education; employment and labour law; energy and renewables; engineering and construction; franchise; hospitality and tourism; insurance; intellectual property; international foreign investment; mergers and acquisitions; mining; oil and gas; projects and infrastructure; real estate; start ups; taxation; telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT)
Today, ZH&P stands as a modern partnership firm providing the full range of corporate legal services to local and international clients alike through approx 100 fee-earners and 170 employees – all advocates are of professional excellence and integrity in their representation of ZH&P’s clients.
ZH&P comprises a unique constellation of highly qualified senior partners who have joined the firm as early as the 1970s such as Ms Hala Hashem (joined in 1980) and Mr Sameh Khodeir (joined in 1982) – who were mentored by the most prominent veterans in their respective fields.
Mr Yasser Hashem, ZH&P’s managing partner, has over 30 years of experience applied to the privatization of hundreds of public entities, to the incorporation of foreign and domestic companies and to advising foreign and local investors on the most efficient vehicles and structures for their investments in Egypt. His expertise was extended to drafting the processes of the 2G, 3G, and 4G telecom licenses and the inception of the private provisions of the telecom services in Egypt. He has also overseen a large number of IPOs and capital market transactions.
Also on board is a fresh generation of lawyers who are dually-qualified in Egypt and other jurisdictions – and who gained experience at international law firms – such as: Ms Arig Ali (Partner – qualified in the UK and the Egyptian Courts of Appeal), Mr Yasir El Akhdar (Partner – qualified in Egypt and New York), and Mr Hossam Hafez (Partner – qualified in Egypt and New York).
In Egypt’s highly intricate legal system, this unique team combination is an unequaled asset that places ZH&P as the sole law firm offering solid roots in the local market along with a strong legal and business vision – thus meeting and exceeding the expectations of local and international clients alike.
The experience accumulated by ZH&P over 70 years and the multi-disciplinary areas of practice covered, has established the firm’s connections and presence at all government authorities – empowering it to provide accurate real-time advice and to expertly contrive innovative commercial and legal schemes for clients.
Examples of our expertise in some areas of practice
Corporate and commercial law: having established thousands of local entities under different laws – some of them capitalized at billions of Egyptian pounds – ZH&P advises clients on setting up local companies and their subsidiaries, branches and representative offices, company restructuring, splitting and mergers, among others. The firm also specializes in the legalities of the day-to-day management of companies and in maintaining the companies’ legal status.
Mergers and acquisitions: ZH&P leads the legal practice in Egypt’s M&A arena. Having undertaken the largest four major M&A transactions post-January 2011 ‘s political and economic changes, ZH&P also handled many conversions of companies from public to private ownership and was involved in M&As, SPAs, and in the sale of public companies to foreign and Egyptian investors – representing both the government and the private sector.
Capital markets: ZH&P has an outstanding track record in mandatory and initial public offerings, private placements, bond issuance and all matters pertaining to listed companies and regular dealings with the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) and the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). The Firm has advised on the majority of IPOs in Egypt . ZH&P also specializes in securitization and bonds and has completed large bond offerings and securitization of receivables.
Oil and gas: international and local companies are knowingly relying on ZH&P’s in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of special laws and regulations governing upstream and downstream activities in Egypt. ZH&P has undertaken ca. 50 concessions in Egypt’s Western desert, Eastern desert, Gulf of Suez, Delta, North Sinai, and Mediterranean offshore concessions.
Project finance: ZH&P is famed for providing sound legal support to the establishment, operation and financing of mega and infrastructure projects established through traditional early generation BOTs, BOOTs and PPPs. With the huge focus on infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Egypt, ZH&P is currently advising several international sponsors on the best project implementation structure from the legal, business and strategic perspectives.
Banking and finance: ZH&P acts on the full range of complex financial transactions ranging from the incorporation of banks and financial institutions to undertaking due diligence; loan agreements; regulatory compliance; syndicated facility agreements and related securities and guarantees; trade finance; securities lending; derivatives; sovereign and corporate bonds; Islamic finance; and acquisition and leveraged financing.
Dispute resolution: Since 1953, ZH&P has been notorious for having the largest and most prominent Litigation and Arbitration practice in Egypt and the MENA Region.
Today and with the largest Litigation departments in Egypt – ZH&P’s seasoned high-profile trial team consists of some of the best litigation lawyers who have won landmark cases for their clients and who also offer legal counseling and advice on disputes. Their expertise and specialization cover all types of lawsuits including privatization cases, banking cases, construction cases, mergers & acquisitions cases, tax cases, labour cases, oil & gas cases, white collars crime cases, etc. The number of legal lawsuits circulated and handled by the firm on behalf of its clients until the end of 2018 exceeds 1,400 cases. However and adhering to putting the clients’ interest first, ZH&P has successfully settled many disputes amicably to the best interest of its clients.
The firm’s arbitration department comprises unparalleled top quality lawyers who have counseled/arbitrated major landmark arbitrations such as the Abyie Arbitration in 2009, the Taba Arbitration in the 1980’s, the Ahmad Hamdy Tunnel Arbitration (below the Suez Canal) in the 1980’s, the Westland Helicopters Case in the 1970s, as well as major ICSID cases and many other local and international commercial arbitrations involving both public and private entities.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitration and litigation | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Banking and finance | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Capital markets (IPO, bond, securitisation) | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Competition | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Corporate and commercial | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Distribution and agency | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Franchise | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Hospitality and tourism | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Insurance | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Intellectual property | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| International foreign investment | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| International trade | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Labour | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| M&A | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Mining | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Oil and gas | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Project finance | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Public international law | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Real estate | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Tax | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
| Telecommunications | Client Development Dept. | ClientDevelopment@hashemlaw.com | (+20-2) 2399 9999 |
Lawyer Profiles
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 100Languages
Arabic English French German ItalianMemberships
Energy Law Group (ELG) American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham) British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA)Diversity/Community
Our lawyers – with their individual characteristics and diversified expertise – are viewed as essential elements in the development of the Firm. Today, ZH&P proudly comprises a strong base of lawyers such as:
Ms. Hala Hashem, Senior Partner, is a seasoned expert in Commercial, Corporate, Contracts, Insurance, Employment and Labor Laws. With +35 years of experience, she leads the Incorporation and General Company Secretarial Work Division of ZH&P’s Corporate and M&A Department. She advises local and international clients on the day-to-day issues of conducting business such as addressing labor issues, reviewing all types of contracts, undertaking corporate secretarial work. The LEGAL 500 recommended her in 2018-2020-2021 and recognized her as “one of the principal counterparts for German institutions in Cairo”.
Ms. Nada El Ezaby, Partner, has +19 years of experience in Corporate and Business Law, M&A, Capital Markets, Labour, and Arbitration practices. IFLR1000 ranked her as a “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” in the Capital Markets and M&A practices in 2020 and as “Rising Star Leading Lawyer” in 2018-2019.
Ms. Ragia Omran, Of Counsel, has +20 years of experience and leads ZH&P’s Banking and Finance team in advising local and international banks and borrowers on various financing structures including complex refinancing packages and project finance. The Legal 500 ranked her as “Leading Individual” in 2018-2019-2020-2021, the IFLR1000 ranked her as “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” in 2018-2019-2020 and recognized her among “Women Leaders” in 2018-2019-2020-2021, and Chambers and Partners ranked her as well in 2021.
Ms. Arig Ali, Partner, has +18 years of experience acquired in Egypt and the UK in the Corporate, M&A, and Capital Markets practices for important clients such as Actis and ALPLA. IFLR1000 ranked her as “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” in Capital Markets, Project Development, and M&A in 2018-2019-2020, the Legal 500 ranked her as “Leading Individual” in the Commercial/Corporate/M&A practice in 2019-2020-2021, and Chambers and Partners ranked her in 2019-2020-2021.
Ms. Heba El Naggar is a Partner with +11 years of experience in Corporate and Commercial matters and PPP projects. She leads due diligence teams in acquisitions, she drafts and negotiates related transaction documents, and advises on the establishment of legal presence in Egypt and exit strategies. The LEGAL 500 ranked her as “Next Generation Partner” in 2020-2021 and as “Next Generation Lawyer” in 2017-2018-2019.
“Zaki Hashem & Partners’ team is ‘among the best in the market’. Hala Hashem and the ‘responsive and dedicated’ Arig Ali are other key names”. The LEGAL 500, 2018.
‘Heba EL Naggar is a great lawyer who is always listening and present and provides her utmost for the benefit of her client.’ The LEGAL 500, Client Testimonials, 2021.
“‘Ragia Omran is an exceptionally good lawyer – to the point and diligent, with good commercial acumen.‘” The LEGAL 500, 2020.
Additionally and in line with ZH&P’s long-standing advocacy of building young capacities, the Firm’s Internship Academy has been offering internship programs to undergraduate law students. From 2017 to 2020, a total of 115 trainees were mentored by ZH&P’s lawyers. To the Firm’s best knowledge, this internship program is the only institutionalized program in Egyptian law firms.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: MCP
COMPANY/FIRM: Ray Lab / Metamed
TESTIMONIAL : Engaging ZH&P to assist MCP in our largest transaction ever closed has proven to be one of the best decisions in our investment process. The Transaction structure was very complex with companies operating in up to 5 different geographies. The team led by Yasir Elakhdar coordinated all the legal work to be done across the different countries while representing the interests of the Fund and its 4 co-investors in the process very efficiently. I am really satisfied of the work done by ZH&P and I will definitively recommend the Firm as legal advisors for any transaction.
Interviews
Yasser Hashem, Managing Partner
Managing partner Yasser Hashem explains how the firm is adapting to clients’ evolving expectations. What do you see as the main points that differentiate Zaki Hashem Partners Attorneys At Alaw from your competitors?
EMEA Legal Counsels has grown exponentially in the Middle Eastern and European legal sector due to its capacity in successfully handling Dispute Resolution on the local and international scale, thanks to its extensive expertise and network of affiliated offices across 63 countries around the globe.
Over the past years, the firm handled over a 112 Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Arbitration and Recovery claims for clients amongst which are Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG), Nasco France, Nasco Reinsurance Brokers, AXA Middle East, Mclarens Loss Adjusters, AMAN Insurance, Al Ittihad Al Watani Insurance Company, ADIR, Platinum Holding Invest. The firm also advised a number of banks like Byblos Bank and Arab Bank.
The firm has become one of the fastest growing practices not only operating in Lebanon, but also in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Saving the energy, resources and costs for our clients is one our Top Priority. This is one of the firm’s competitive advantage around the world when most Law Firms are not very keen or do not have sufficient resources to take into account the specific needs of international clients.
Which practices do you see growing in the next 12 months? What are the drivers behind that?
Each member of our team is looking constantly to grow its expertise on his/her various fields of expertise, The firm is looking to grow its ability in finance and International trade as well as in cross border dispute resolution, a field that we have been specializing in for the last decade.
What’s the main change you’ve made in the firm that will benefit clients?
The firm’s presence in 3 continents has provided it with an extensive global network of affiliated offices. I would like to look at EMEA Legal Counsels not only as an International modern law firm but also as a practice that thrives to put all the capabilities of latest technologies and practices at hand in the service of its team.
Is technology changing the way you interact with your clients, and the services you can provide them?
Our firm as of 2017 has introduced a client friendly communication system to help produce an easier interaction. The system provides a quick and easy access to consigning requests and inquiries directly from our website, for clients to reach out to our team more quickly and more easily.
On a another note, our internal committee is studying the possibility of implementing a new digitalized filing system according to which existing clients will have retrieve their files online using a username and a password to allow them almost effortless access to their own digital filing cabinet at anywhere and at any time.
Can you give us a practical example of how you have helped a client to add value to their business?
EMEA Legal Counsels manages the legal portfolio of its clients worldwide. Our team provides support to clients in three continents. The client deals with one entity, one contact for all its businesses around the Globe. This results in clients not wasting time and energy to observe the legal processes, at the expense of the development of their own business. Where making such much-needed space for our clients is nowadays essential for them to be free to grow in their own sectors and specialties, by trusting us to handle the legal aspect, and undertake fits challenges.
Are clients looking for stability and strategic direction from their law firms – where do you see the firm in three years’ time?
in 2018, our internal committee took a decision to increase efforts on the growth of the firm both on the local and the International scale. This was concretized not only by the endeavours undertaken to grow the firm’s portfolio but to make our existing clients even more satisfied by giving them strategic directions to help keeping their businesses stable. Growing steadily in the past few years, our aim in the next three is to keep to existing clients and to accelerate the firm’s growth and its capabilities.
Press Releases
ZH&P: The 8th Bond Issuance by the Egyptian Securitization CompanySecur
28th January 2020 Zaki Hashem & Partners Legal Advisor to the Egyptian Securitization Company in its eighth Bond Securitization IssuanceZaki Hashem & Partners, the legal advisor of the National Investment Charity Fund for Education
28th January 2020 Cairo - 12 December 2019 - Zaki Hashem & Partners, the legal advisor of the National Investment Charity Fund for Education- Banking and finance
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