MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP > Cairo, Egypt > Firm Profile
MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP Offices
Nile City Office Building
South Tower, 11th Floor
2005A Corniche El Nile
Egypt
MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Egypt > Banking and finance Tier 1
MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP‘s banking and finance practice is ‘one of the leaders in the market’ and regularly assists Egyptian companies with their overseas investments, as well as working with local and global corporates, financial institutions and government entities on complex financial transactions and disputes. Sherief Rashed is a standout figure within the practice and brings immense project and Islamic financing experience to the table, as is Ziad Gadalla, whose ‘deep knowledge and acquaintance with the market makes him a go-to person for banking and finance transactions’. Tarek Mohanna is also a key contact, especially for energy, infrastructure and project finance.Practice head(s):
Sherief Rashed; Ziad Gadalla
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm’s banking and finance practice is one of the leaders in the market due to the strong track record of its team. Committing to high-quality service while accommodating the client’s business needs is one of the team’s strongest traits.’
‘Ziad Gadalla has shown an uncontested level of dedication and engagement which really differentiates him from other practitioners. Ziad’s deep knowledge and acquaintance with the market makes him a to-go-person for the banking and finance transactions.’
Key clients
National Authority for Tunnels (NAT)
TCI Sanmar
ZMI Group
ADES Group
Carbon Holdings
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
CI Capital
NI Capital
EFG Hermes
Tahrir Petrochemicals Company
Egypt Hydrocarbon Corporation (EHC)
Sixth of October for Real Estate and Development (Sodic)
Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco)
HSBC
Commercial International Bank
Banque Misr
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Arab Petroleum Investments Cooperation
Arab African International Bank
Work highlights
- Represented ADES Group in connection with the US$1.6 billion hybrid (conventional and Islamic) financing granted to ADES Arabia Holding JSC (a newly incorporated entity and one of the few holding companies incorporated in Saudi Arabia) and ADES Saudi Limited Company for the refinancing of existing debt and financing recent major acquisitions.
- Advised ZMI Group, a major oil and gas services vessel operator/charterer, in connection with an up to US$500 million multi-tiered senior secured financing.
- Advising on all aspects of the proposed petrochemical complex in Egypt.
Egypt > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP continues to handle a steady stream of complex transactions for a diverse variety of local and global corporates, financial institutions and government entities. Said Hanafi has a proven track record in M&A and equity capital markets transactions. Tarek Mohanna brings particularly strong expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Walid El Daly’s practice focuses on capital market transactions, covering the full range of securitisations, repackaging programmes and restructurings.Practice head(s):
Said Hanafi; Walid El Daly; Tarek Mohanna
Testimonials
‘Great teamwork. Deep understanding of client needs. Pragmatic with actionable recommendations.’
‘Always available. Diligent with a high level of attention to detail. Have great ownership of matters. They get stuff done.’
‘The firm has solid knowledge of the Egyptian legal market, a large network of contacts in the market and a strong commercial sense. Their international network also allows them to be able to provide advice across all jurisdictions seamlessly.’
‘Said Hanafi is very responsive, has a strong commercial sense and will fast-track appropriate solutions.’
Key clients
A15 Holding Netherlands B.V.
Gemini Global Development Egypt S.A.E
Hayah International Academy
Nilus Holdings Ltd.
Accelero Capital
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings plc
Affirma Capital and StonePine ACE Partners Limited
Mayan Ventures
SYMPL
Arabian Food Industries Co (Domty)
Work highlights
- Advised private equity firm BPE Partners and Saudi businessman Abdel Moneim Al-Rashed on the complex sale of 89% of the share capital of Giza Systems S.A.E., a leading digital transformation enabler and systems integrator across the Middle East and Africa, to Solutions by STC, a subsidiary of the Saudi Telecommunications Company (STC), at a total equity valuation of US$139 million.
- Advised Energean Oil & Gas plc, a FTSE 250 independent oil and gas exploration and production company, on its US$850 million acquisition of the upstream oil and gas business of Edison S.p.A.
- Advised International Associated Cargo Carrier BV on its sale of a 70% stake in Transmar International Shipping SAE and Transcargo International SAE, which is a leading shipping and container-handling group in Egypt, to AD Ports.
Egypt > Energy Tier 1
MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP offers in-depth regional and international experience and is regularly involved in the most complex and high value energy projects. The practice boasts a particularly varied client roster, consisting of major corporates, financial institutions and government bodies. Project finance specialist Ziad Gadalla commands a strong reputation for his energy and infrastructure expertise, while Sherief Rashed regularly acts for energy powerhouses across the Gulf. Focusing on upstream, midstream and downstream energy transactions, Bryan Cory is also highly knowledgeable on project development, corporate and construction matters. Tarek Mohanna is also a key contact, especially for the financing and development of petrochemical projects.Practice head(s):
Ziad Gadalla; Tarek Mohanna; Sherief Rashed
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Zakher Marine International
ADES Group
Carbon Holdings
Tahrir Petrochemicals Company
Egypt Hydrocarbon Corporation (EHC)
Sixth of October for Real Estate and Development (Sodic)
Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco)
TCI Sanmar
African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
CI Capital
NI Capital
EFG Hermes
HSBC
Commercial International Bank
Banque Misr
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Arab Petroleum Investments Cooperation
Arab African International Bank
Mediterranean Energy Partners
Work highlights
- Advised ZMI Holdings, an owner and operator of self-propelled jack-up barges and a provider of offshore support vessels with operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and China, in its sale by Hassan El Ali to ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi government’s energy and petrochemicals holding company.
- Advised ZMI Group, a major oil & gas services vessel operator/charterer, in connection with up to $500m multi-tiered senior secured financing.
- Represented ADES Group in connection with the $1.6bn hybrid (conventional and Islamic) financing granted to ADES Arabia Holding JSC and ADES Saudi Limited Company for the refinancing of existing debt and financing recent major acquisitions.
Egypt > Projects and infrastructure Tier 1
MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP’s project development and finance team is lauded for its 'solid knowledge and deep understanding of the market practice'. The group regularly acts for a client base of leading Egyptian corporates, financial institutions and government entities. Project finance expert Ziad Gadalla is very experienced in assisting with matters in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors; he co-heads the practice with Sherief Rashed, who fields expertise in Islamic financing transactions, and Tarek Mohanna, who acts on projects in the petrochemical sector.Practice head(s):
Ziad Gadalla; Tarek Mohanna; Sherief Rashed
Testimonials
‘Demonstrating a solid knowledge and deep understanding of the market practice, the team showed remarkable practicality to successfully close the transaction within a very tight timeframe. ’
Key clients
National Authority for Tunnels (NAT)
Zakher Marine International
ADES Group
Carbon Holdings
Tahrir Petrochemicals Company
Egypt Hydrocarbon Corporation (EHC)
Sixth of October for Real Estate and Development (Sodic)
Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco)
TCI Sanmar
African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
CI Capital
NI Capital
EFG Hermes
HSBC
Commercial International Bank
Banque Misr
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Arab Petroleum Investments Cooperation
Arab African International Bank
Mediterranean Energy Partners
Work highlights
- Advised the Egyptian government, represented by the National Authority for Tunnels, on the award of the contract for the operation and maintenance of Egypt’s first high-speed rail network to Deutsche Bahn and El Sewedy Electric.
- Advised ZMI Holdings on its sale by Hassan El Ali to ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi government’s energy and petrochemicals holding company.
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Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Bryan Cory | Local Partner | View Profile | |
Walid El Daly | Association Partner | View Profile | |
Mahmoud Ezz | Local Partner | View Profile | |
Ziad Gadalla | Association Partner | View Profile | |
Said Hanafi | Partner | View Profile | |
Tarek Mohanna | Partner | View Profile | |
Sherief Rashed | Association Partner | View Profile |
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