To enable these developments, the country itself is undergoing significant restructuring, mainly focused at decongesting the capital.

Investors in scale-ups want to see IP strategies that create sustainable value. A patent portfolio on its own is not always enough – companies need to show...

On 10 March 2025, the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) released its inaugural statistical report on merger control activities. The report covers the Egyptian merger control regime, which came into force on 1 June 2024.

Changing the company's legal form is mainly regulated by the Companies Act No. 159 of the year 1981 and its Executive Regulations; in particular Article No. 136 of the Companies Act...

The Egyptian Competition Authority has issued new guidelines clarifying how existing competition law applies to digital platforms, addressing market definition challenges posed by multi-sided platforms...

On 23 May 2024, the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) held a discussion during which they provided clarification on Egypt's new pre-closing notification merger control regime.

The Egyptian legal system is primarily based on the French civil legal system, various other European codes and religious law.

Egypt, often heralded as the ‘Gateway to Africa' and an intersection of ancient and modern trade routes, is increasingly seen as a prime destination to register a company in Egypt. As the nation's economic tapestry diversifies, the protocols to register have evolved...

A Joint Venture Agreement is a cooperation between two or more parties to perform a certain project.

Residual Income Valuation is a financial valuation method that determines a company's equity value by focusing on the residual income it generates.

E-commerce can be defined as a system of buying and selling goods, services, and products using Internet and transferring money and data to carry out these transactions.

Financial statements are a vital tool for evaluating a company's financial performance, providing accurate information about assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.

Egypt's approach to exclusivity in dealership arrangements differs from other Middle Eastern jurisdictions by treating it as a matter of contract rather than statutory default. The Egyptian Competition Authority evaluates exclusive distribution agreements through an effects-based framework, examining market power, competitive impact, and potential barriers to entry rather than treating exclusivity as inherently unlawful.

Business valuation is often perceived as a straightforward process, heavily reliant on balance sheets and financial statements. However, these documents tell only part of the story.

Corporate liquidation in Egypt is a critical process in the lifecycle of a business and can be a complex undertaking.

Commercial e-contracts are no longer an exceptional option. Rather, they have become a legal and economic reality imposed by digital transactions and the accelerating pace of online...

On February 17, 2026, the Egyptian House of Representatives discussed the draft amendments submitted by the Government (the “Draft Amendments”) to the longstanding Importers’ Register...

Toxic assets represent financial instruments that have drastically diminished in value and carry significant risk, often becoming difficult to trade or accurately asses...

The Prime Minister issued Executive Regulation No. 1203 of the year 2024 to amend some provisions of the final regulations of Investment Law No. 72 of 2017...

Valuation is a complex discipline that often involves navigating diverse legal, regulatory, and cultural landscapes across multiple jurisdictions. Valuation professionals face unique challenges...