Shehata & Partners Law Firm

The firm: Shehata & Partners, established 1996, has since been driven by a vision to provide unique legal services that cater to the business needs of corporate entities doing business in Egypt. Our core mission is to provide the most trusted and effective legal advice on dispute resolution and corporate law both in Egypt and across the MENA Region.

Practice Areas:

• Corporate and Commercial: Our Corporate team always search for creative legal solutions to our clients’ objectives by applying a business-and-finance-oriented lens in developing our legal strategy. Understanding the financial implications of our legal advice is crucial to maintaining our position as a strong business partner to our clients.
• Litigation: At Shehata & Partners, we offer innovative, out of the box solutions that are usually necessary in extremely complex disputes, capitalizing on our 25 years of experience in the Egyptian market to guide our clients through the trickiest disputes.
• Arbitration: Due to our high-quality service, which is key in arbitration cases, we have garnered one of the highest client satisfaction rates in the market. This has helped us grow steadily and extend our arbitration services across the MENA region.
• Labour & Employment: Employment disputes, day-to-day HR management, compensation and benefits, labor law, and human rights and pensions. We support our partners in complying with local labor and employment laws, staying up to date with changing regulations, and developing strategies to retain high-potential employees.
• Venture Capital & Startups: Shehata & Partners is richly experienced in drafting and administrating all types of venture capital agreements for any startup and VC Firms operating in Egypt and the MENA Region. We mainly advise VC Firms on structuring their deals to invest in Egyptian and MENA-based startups.

 Our Corporate practice is unique in the market due largely to our focus on sector expertise, application of business and financial principles, client-obsessed mindset, and innovative initiatives, such as the launch of our legal startup incubator, StartRight.

StartRight is a state-of-the-art corporate legal services platform that tailors its services to be customized to every startup’s different business model and needs.

• Renewable Energy: As one of the pioneers in providing legal support in the renewables and electricity sectors in Egypt, we encompass a deep understanding of the regulations and complex financial structure of the sector. We advise on all contractual & regulatory aspects and drafting PPAs.

 Since the initiation of the renewable energy sector in Egypt, Shehata & Partners has been on the scene. This ensures that we are incredibly aware of the different and difficult challenges that such a young industry has encountered, while also keeping us in the loop for the most recent trends and updates in both the local and the international market.

• Fintech: Fintech sector is a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape, presenting both significant opportunities and complex regulatory challenges and is rapidly transforming the way financial services are delivered and consumed. At Shehata & Partners, we help businesses in this area navigate the legal side of new technologies.
• Data Protection & Privacy: In today’s digitally driven world, data security and privacy are not just information; they are paramount. Our Data Protection practice at Shehata & Partners provides comprehensive legal support to help your organization navigate the complexities of data protection regulations.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Amidst the rapidly evolving global commercial landscape, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) are pivotal for growth, transformation, and competitive advantage. Our M&As practice at Shehata & Partners provides strategic, end-to-end legal support to help your organization successfully navigate these complex transactions. The success of any transaction rests on thorough risk assessment and legal precision. Our M&As practice at Shehata & Partners specializes in deep-dive Due Diligence and robust negotiation, safeguarding your investment from unseen liabilities.