Shield Advocates - Al Hawy & Hassane

General Corporate

Partner

Salma Basset is a Partner at our firm, where she co-leads the firm’s Corporate Commercial, M&A, Labor, and TMT practices. With over 14 years of experience, she is a trusted advisor on complex commercial transactions, high-value M&A deals, and cross-border restructurings, guiding multinational corporations, private equity funds, and local enterprises through every stage of the deal lifecycle.

Salma’s practice spans commercial advisory, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, with a proven track record in structuring and negotiating strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and long-term commercial agreements. She has advised clients in key industries—including FinTech, Pharmaceuticals, Hospitality, and Technology—on navigating Egypt’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape.

Known for her strategic insight and pragmatic problem-solving, Salma brings a business-minded approach to legal challenges, balancing risk management with commercial objectives. Beyond her client work, she plays an active role in mentoring associates and steering the firm’s growth, positioning Shield Advocates as a leading advisor in Egypt’s competitive corporate and transactional market.

Arabic & English

LLB – Faculty of Law (English Department), Cairo University (2012)