Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny (“MB”) acted as legal counsel to the shareholders of InfiniLink – a Delaware-Cairo-based silicon-photonics startup specializing in high-performance optical transceiver chiplets – in connection with the company’s full acquisition by GlobalFoundries (“GF”). Following the acquisition, InfiniLink’s design expertise and portfolio of optical transceiver chiplets (iOTC), silicon-photonics capabilities, and SerDes technologies will be integrated into GF’s silicon-photonics business. The MB team advising on the transaction was led by Mohamed Essam (Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A UAE and FinTech ECVC), and included Moustafa Rizk (Senior Associate), and Ahmed Hatem (Associate). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, visit matoukbassiouny.com.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to the National Bank of Egypt (“NBE”), together with a syndication of leading banks, including Commercial International Bank (“CIB Egypt”), Arab African International Bank (“AAIB”), Banque du Caire, Emirates NBD Egypt, and HD Bank, in connection with the first-ever syndicated loan to a Non-Banking Financial Institution (“NBFI”), Drive Finance, with a facility amount of up to EGP 5 billion. This landmark transaction marks a significant milestone for the Egyptian financial sector, enabling Drive Finance to further expand its consumer finance and factoring portfolios while reinforcing its role in shaping the future of Egypt’s financial services landscape. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Mahmoud S. Bassiouny (Regional Managing Partner and Group Head of Finance & Projects), and included Iman Nassar (Senior Associate), and Myriam Fahmy (Associate). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to a syndicate of leading Egyptian banks, led by Banque Misr and comprising Banque du Caire, National Bank of Egypt, Housing and Development Bank, and Suez Canal Bank, in a landmark EGP 5.2 billion Islamic Mudarabah financing facility granted to Inertia Developments, a leading Egyptian real estate developer. The syndicate has provided a financing package of up to six years to accelerate the development of Inertia's flagship “Jefaira - Ras El-Hekma” project. This complex transaction aligns with the state's direction to diversify financial instruments. The project itself is a major integrated urban development on a 2.7 million square meter site, set to transform the area into a premier investment and tourism destination. The MBH team was led by Mahmoud Bassiouny (Regional Managing Partner - Group Head of Projects and Finance), supported by Iman Nassar (Senior Associate) and Sherouk Haiba (Associate). Engineering Consulting Group S.A. (ECG) acted as the engineering advisor, and Baker Tilly (Wahid AbdelGhaffar & Co) acted as the auditor. For more about Matouk Bassiouny, visit https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to EFG Corp-Solutions in connection with an EGP 3,820,000,000 securitization transaction. The securitized portfolio consisted of financial leasing contracts originated by EFG Corp-Solutions, marking another milestone in the company’s efforts to enhance liquidity and strengthen its financial position in the Egyptian market. The MBH team advising on the securitization was led by Mohamed Abdel Fattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets), Imane Raouf (Partner), and included Abdel Reheem Ashraf (Senior Associate), Mariam Goubran (Associate) and Ahmed Ayman (Associate). EFG Hermes was also involved in the transaction as the financial advisors, KPMG as the auditor, EFG Hermes Securitization as the securitization company, Middle East Rating & Investors Service (“MERIS”) as the rating agency. For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are proud to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy has been recognized by the International Tax Review (ITR) Awards 2025 for our role in the Impact Deal of the Year: Saint-Gobain's USD 1.025 billion acquisition of Fosroc. This landmark transaction builds on Saint‑Gobain’s strategic expansion into high‑growth markets across the Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia, and brings into its fold Fosroc’s fast‑growing construction‑chemicals business with an international presence. Our sincere congratulations to the deal team, and especially to our own Omar S. Bassiouny (Founding Partner and Group Head of Corporate and M&A) for leading this significant milestone with exceptional expertise and dedication. For more about Matouk Bassiouny, visit https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny (“MB”) acted as legal counsel to AfricInvest in connection with its acquisition of a minority stake in Arrow Holding, a leading HR-technology and staffing group operating through multiple subsidiaries across Africa and the Middle East. The investment, made through AfricInvest Fund IV and marking the fund’s tenth transaction, will support Arrow’s digital transformation and expansion across Africa’s growing staffing and outsourcing markets while reinforcing the fund’s focus on mid-sized businesses with regional growth potential. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Omar S. Bassiouny (Founding Partner and Group Head of Corporate and M&A), and included Ossama Abouzaid (Counsel), Nourhan Sayed (Associate), Mariam El Gabry (Associate) and Yasmine Attia (Associate). The MB UAE team was led by Mohamed Essam (Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A UAE and FinTech ECVC), and included Moustafa Rizk (Senior Associate), Ahmed Hatem (Associate) and Pareen Nashar (Associate). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, visit matoukbassiouny.com.

We are pleased to announce the return of Aliaa S. Zaky as Of Counsel in the Media & Entertainment Sector Group at Matouk Bassiouny. As the leading legal advisor in the region, Matouk Bassiouny is reinforcing its position by establishing itself at the forefront of the rapidly expanding media and entertainment sector, which is continuously involving and advancing across Egypt and the MENA region. Aliaa’s reappointment marks a key step in this growth strategy. With over 15 years of cross-border she brings a rare blend of legal acumen, industry insight, and creative sensibility. and a career devoted to supporting creative ventures across film, television, music, podcasts, publishing, advertising, and industry related events. Her strong industry relationships and deep understanding of local, regional, and international markets adds significant value to clients operating in this dynamic and rapidly expanding market. Her expertise covers all aspects of industry matters, including complex drafting and negotiation, film financing, co-productions, project commissioning, production services, music licensing, distribution, sales, sponsorship, product placement, cast and crew arrangements, marketing, joint ventures, and a wide range of corporate transactions and strategic partnerships. On her return, Aliaa commented, “I am thrilled to rejoin Matouk Bassiouny, a firm that has long recognized my commitment to the media and entertainment industry. I look forward to supporting the firm’s vision to further expand this sector. Together, we aim to advance the MENA creative economy and cement the firm’s leadership in content investment and deal-making across the region.” For more on Aliaa’s background and expertise, visit: https://matoukbassiouny.com/counsel-profile/aliaa-s-zaky/  

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Btech Trade and Btech Finance (“Btech”) in connection with an EGP 1,500,000,000 securitization transaction. This transaction represents the first issuance of Capital’s fourteenth securitization, with a total aggregate value of EGP 10,000,000,000. The MBH team advising on the securitization was led by Mohamed Abdel Fattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets), Imane Raouf (Partner), and included Abdel Reheem Ashraf (Senior Associate), Mariam Goubran (Associate) and Ahmed Ayman (Associate). Al Ahly Pharos acted as financial advisor, Baker Tilly as the auditor, Capital Securitization Company as the securitization company, and Middle East Rating & Investors Service (“MERIS”) as the rating agency. For more about Matouk Bassiouny, visit https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Minor International, the global hospitality leader, in connection with its landmark strategic partnership with Sunrise Resorts & Cruises to develop and manage 50 new hotels across Egypt. The partnership agreement was signed during a ceremony witnessed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy at the Cabinet headquarters. The alliance also includes Sunrise’s real estate arm, Madar Developments, which will spearhead the launch of four flagship hotels in Ras El Hekma, New Zayed, and Ain Sokhna as part of the first phase of the collaboration. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Mariam Auda (Partner). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Halan for Consumer Finance (“Halan”) in connection with an EGP 3,415,700,000 securitization transaction. This transaction represents the fourth issuance under Capital’s seventh securitization program, with a total aggregate value of EGP 8,000,000,00. The MBH team advising on the securitization was led by Mohamed Abdel Fattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets) and Imane Raouf (Partner), and included Abdel Reheem Ashraf (Senior Associate), Mariam Goubran (Associate), and Ahmed Ayman (Associate). Ci Capital and CIB acted as financial advisors, Baker Tilly as auditor, Capital Securitization Company as the securitization company, and Middle East Rating & Investors Service (“MERIS”) as the rating agency. This landmark transaction underscores MBH’s continued commitment to fostering innovation in Egypt’s financial sector and supporting access to finance across the market. For more about Matouk Bassiouny, visit matoukbassiouny.com.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Tasaheel for Financing (“Tasaheel”) in connection with an EGP 3,748,500,000 securitization transaction, representing the third issuance under Capital’s Twelfth securitization program, with a total aggregate value of EGP 20 billion. The MBH team advising on the securitization was led by Mohamed Abdel Fattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets), Imane Raouf (Partner), and included Abdel Reheem Ashraf (Senior Associate), Mariam Goubran (Associate) and Ahmed Ayman (Associate). Ci Capital and Al Ahly Pharos were also involved in the transaction as the financial advisors, Baker Tilly as the Auditor, Capital Securitization Company as the Securitization Company, Middle East Rating & Investors Service (“MERIS”) as the rating agency. We extend our appreciation to all stakeholders for their collaboration and trust, and to our dedicated team whose efforts were instrumental in bringing this transaction to a successful close. For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

Cairo, Egypt | 15 September 2025 We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Ferchem Egypt Fertilizers and Chemicals (“Ferchem”) in connection with the successful merger of Aswan Fertilizers and Chemical Industries and Abu Zaabal Fertilizers and Chemicals, within Ferchem, boosting the company’s issued capital to EGP 800 million. This milestone marked Ferchem’s transition as the first company to move from the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Exchange to the main market of the Egyptian Exchange, in accordance with Article 44 bis (1) of the Listing Rule, at an opening price of EGP 45.61 per share, reflecting a total market value of EGP 18.24 billion. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Mohamed Abdel Fattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets) and included Mohamed Galal (Counsel), Mohamed Qabel (Senior Associate) and Mohamed Hany (Associate).     For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on a financing package of up to EUR 25 million extended to Arabian Cement Company (ACC), a leading cement producer in Egypt. The financing package aims to reduce carbon-intensive production and advance ACC’s decarbonization initiatives, targeting annual CO₂ emission reductions of around 130,000 tonnes by expanding alternative fuel injection capacity, supporting automation and industrial upgrades, and introducing Egypt’s first energy-efficient hydrogen injection system to enhance combustion efficiency and cut fossil fuel consumption. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Sherif El Hosseny (Partner and Head of Aviation) and included Habiba Gamaleldin (Associate). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy’s (“MBH”) Intellectual Property Litigation Team has successfully secured and enforced a series of favorable judgments before Egypt’s State Council Courts, leading to the cancellation of multiple infringing trademark registrations for a globally recognized Swiss food and beverage brand with a long-standing international market presence. The dispute arose when the Egyptian authorities accepted the registration of counterfeit trademarks identical to our client’s and rejected our oppositions. We subsequently appealed before the Administrative Courts, which ruled in our client’s favor and ordered the cancellation of the infringing registrations. This achievement goes beyond merely securing court rulings—it represents the effective implementation and enforcement of those rulings through the actual removal of the unlawfully registered trademarks that infringed upon our client’s globally renowned brand. The MBH team that handled these cases was led by Dr. Mohamed Shehata (Partner & Head of Litigation), Ali Abdullah (Litigation Partner), and included Hamada Farahat (Senior Associate, IP Litigator). Dr. Shehata commented on this achievement, saying: “By fully executing these judgments, we reaffirm our strong commitment to protecting our clients’ intellectual property rights. Our dedication goes beyond obtaining favorable enforceable judgments to include the successful enforcement of these judgments and the application of all relevant laws and regulations safeguarding our clients’ intellectual rights.” For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal counsel to Triquera B.V. (“Triquera”), the majority shareholder of Minapharm Pharmaceuticals (“Minapharm”), in connection with the subscription of a minority stake by Admaius Capital Partners (“Admaius”), an Africa-focused private equity investor. The investment—executed through Admaius’s investment vehicle, Virunga Healix Limited—is intended to support Minapharm’s regional biotech expansion. Triquera and Admaius will partner to advance the development and manufacture of complex genetically engineered therapies. The collaboration aims to broaden access to high-quality, affordable recombinant proteins, reflecting both parties’ commitment to innovation and inclusive healthcare by scaling distribution networks across underserved markets in Africa and the Middle East. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Omar S. Bassiouny (Founding Partner and Group Head of Corporate and M&A) with support from Salma El Refaie (Senior Associate) and Mayar Sharafeldin (Associate). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Bonyan for Development and Trade, a leading real estate investment company, on the successful initial public offering (“IPO”) and listing of its shares on the Egyptian Exchange (“EGX”) under the ticker BONY.CA. Trading commenced on Tuesday at an opening price of EGP 4.96 per share, with the offering representing approximately 21% of Bonyan’s share capital, 95% of which was placed through a private placement to qualified institutional investors and the remaining 5% offered to retail investors. The IPO raised approximately EGP 1.8 billion, reflecting strong demand across both investor categories and marking a significant milestone in Bonyan’s strategic growth and long-term expansion plans. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Mohamed Abdelfattah (Partner and Head of Capital Markets) and included Mohamed Galal (Counsel), Mohamed Qabel (Senior Associate), Farida Ismail (Senior Associate) and Mohamed Hany (Associate). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

Dubai, UAE | 22 July 2025 MB secures EUR 1 million victory for PGM Technologies in DIFC cross-border dispute We are delighted to announce that Matouk Bassiouny’s (“MB”) International Dispute Resolution team successfully obtained a favourable judgment for PGM Technologies in a cross-border breach of contract case before the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Courts. The dispute arose from a breach of contractual obligations, payment defaults, and the enforcement of agreed terms. The DIFC Court awarded our client full recovery of EUR 1,000,000, together with contractual interest at 5% per annum from the date of breach, post-judgment interest at the same rate until payment, and costs totalling USD 100,752.28. The team advising on this case was led by Ahmed Tony (Partner), supported by Youssef Nassar (Senior Associate) and Alia Elraey (Associate). Led by Founding Partner and Group Head of Dispute Resolution, F. John Matouk, our International Dispute Resolution team brings extensive experience in representing clients before the ADGM and DIFC Courts in the UAE. Our team is common law qualified, with F. John Matouk admitted in New York, Ahmed Tony in England and Wales, Youssef Nassar in New York, and Alia Elraey in England and Wales. As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive legal services, we collaborate with specialist barristers to ensure our clients receive the highest quality representation throughout the litigation process.         For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cairo, Egypt | 15 July 2025 MBH advises Alameda on record-breaking USD 190 million healthcare investment by DPI We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Alameda Healthcare (“Alameda”), Egypt’s leading private healthcare group, in connection with a landmark USD 190 million investment by Development Partners International (“DPI”), the London-based, Africa-focused, multi-strategy private investment firm. The investment, structured primarily as a capital increase, was executed through a binding agreement under which DPI and its co-investors will acquire a minority stake in Alameda. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the third quarter of 2025. This transaction marks the largest private equity investment in Egypt’s healthcare sector to date. The proceeds will fast-track Alameda’s expansion in Egypt and the GCC, while supporting technology infrastructure upgrades and the development of specialized healthcare centers. The MBH team advising on the transaction was led by Omar S. Bassiouny (Founding Partner and Group Head of Corporate and M&A) and included Areej Elhammouri (Legal Director), Fatma Akram (Senior Associate), Nourhan Sayed (Associate), Mariam El Gabry (Associate) and Mohamed Akram (Associate).   For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny (“MB”) acted as legal counsel to Spark Education Platform (“SEP”) in connection with securing a landmark strategic partnership with First School Management (“FSM”), the global advisory arm of GEMS Education (“GEMS”). This strategic collaboration will introduce GEMS-branded schools to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, expanding access to high-quality education through a range of international curricula across the GCC. The deal marks a significant milestone in SEP’s wider plan to raise educational standards throughout the region. The MB team advising on the deal was led by Mohamed Esam (Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A UAE and FinTech ECVC) and included Moustafa Rizk (Senior Associate). For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny’s (“MB”) arbitration team secured a significant victory for one of Egypt’s largest companies providing offshore marine and oil support services. The dispute arose out of a subcontract agreement for diving support vessel (“DSV”) subsea construction works related to a pipeline replacement project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”). The arbitration case was brought under the rules of the DIFC-LCIA and governed by Saudi law against a listed Asian company specializing in engineering design of offshore oil and natural gas development projects, represented by an international law firm. Following extensive proceedings and multiple phases of pleadings, in addition to several witnesses and experts’ evidence, the Tribunal issued its award granting our client its declaratory claims in addition to an entitlement of more than USD 6 million as well as arbitration costs. The Tribunal has further dismissed all counterclaims brought against our client exceeding USD 77 million. The team that secured this remarkable win consisted of Dr. Amr A. Abbas (Partner and Regional Head of Arbitration and Co-Head of Competition), Mohamed Sallam (Counsel), Mohamed Samy (Counsel), Khaled Abuo El Wafa (Senior Associate), Maha Zain (Senior Associate), Hany Omran (Associate) and Eman Hussein (Associate). Dr. Abbas commented: “This important result for our client— in a high-stakes dispute that included complex technical and legal issues—reflects our team’s expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering strategic, high-quality representation. This victory is a further testament to our regional expertise in handling complex disputes governed by different laws in the region, after having already secured arbitral wins over the past year under Lebanese, Qatari, Omani, and UAE laws.”    For more about Matouk Bassiouny, check out our website at https://matoukbassiouny.com/.