Afifi Law Firm in association with Dentons

Afifi Law Firm was founded by Mr. Amal Afifi Dawood in 1981 and has since built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to delivering the highest quality legal services across the MENA region and globally. Our reputation for excellence led to an association with Dentons in 1996, expanding our reach and capabilities to serve clients worldwide. Over the decades, Afifi Law Firm has been ranked and recognized by Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Chambers for its exceptional legal expertise and client-focused approach.

The firm has achieved remarkable success by providing a broad range of legal services to international, multinational, and domestic companies, as well as banks, financial institutions, airlines, and foreign governmental entities on matters related to their business operations and legal affairs in Egypt. Our team has a proven record of success in handling complex cross-border arbitration and litigation disputes before Egyptian courts and arbitral tribunals, particularly in the fields of commercial transactions, unfair competition, real estate, taxation, aviation, and intellectual property.

Through its integration within a wide regional and international network, Afifi Law Firm provides clients with a unique combination of deep-rooted local knowledge and international expertise, ensuring effective representation within Egypt’s legal framework and seamless cross-border support for complex international transactions.

Our clients include international and local corporations, global financial institutions, governments and state-owned entities, multilateral agencies, non-governmental organizations, development finance institutions, and private equity funds.

Staying ahead of an ever-evolving market and adapting to our clients’ needs are embedded in our core values. We go beyond identifying legal issues — we develop practical, strategic, and innovative solutions that align with our clients’ objectives. The firm takes pride in delivering efficient, tailored, and creative legal services designed to enhance our clients’ business operations and support their growth.

At Afifi Law Firm, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, integrity, responsibility, and inclusiveness — both within our team and in our client relationships. We also place strong emphasis on fostering a healthy and dynamic work environment, ensuring that every team member continues to grow and thrive in an evolving and demanding legal market.

Our diverse and multilingual team advises on all aspects of doing business in Egypt. Key service areas include:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation Finance & Leasing
• Banking & Finance
• Construction
• Corporate and Commercial
• Corporate Governance
• Derivatives & Capital Markets
• Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
• Employment/Labour Law
• Energy
• Legislative and Regulatory Advice
• Litigation
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Oil & Gas
• Real Estate
• Renewable Energy
• Technology
• Transportation
• White-Collar Crime