Mr Mahmoud S. Bassiouny > Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy > Cairo, Egypt > Lawyer Profile

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy‘s energy team advises on commercial, industrial and developmental energy projects for local and international developers. The team recently advised on Egypt’s Green Hydrogen Program (GH2) framework agreements. Managing partner and practice head Mahmoud Bassiouny handles project finance, advising international commercial banks, export credit agencies and major players in the energy industry. Nadia Abdallah also has a strong track record in cross-border project finance, with a specialised focus on the renewable sector.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy guides its diverse client base through the intricacies of project development, financing and regulation. The team is particularly well versed in advising on projects in the energy, real estate, mining, transport and utilities sectors, with a recent emphasis on sustainable and renewable projects in the country. Regional managing partner Mahmoud Bassiouny leads the team, leveraging his strong relationships and experience in the energy, water and public procurement fields. Elsewhere, the highly regarded Nadia Abdallah specialises in cross-border project finance.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy’s team offers specialised finance services for its diverse client base of local and international corporations, as well as public sector entities. Key areas of expertise include project finance, securities, public sector contracts, fintech and navigating intricate regulatory frameworks. The practice is also adept at handling both conventional and Shariah-compliant financing structures. The practice is led by regional managing partner Mahmoud Bassiouny, who brings extensive experience in trade and project finance, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. Nadia Abdallah was promoted to partner in January 2025, while Ashraf Hendi departed the practice in August 2024 to join GLA & Company.