Under the direction of team head Mona Zulficar, the banking and finance team at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm advises various stakeholders on a broad spectrum of debt financing arrangements, from green financing and multi-tranche project financing to securitisation and syndicated loans. The group also provides regulatory advice and Islamic finance expertise. Key team members include Dania El Samad, who focuses on derivatives, projects, and cross-border transactions, and Tamima Yehia, who handles transactional and regulatory mandates. Mohamed Hany is another key name. Ashraf Ihab has retired.
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- ‘Zulficar & Partners Law Firm is distinguished by its deep legal expertise, commercial insight, and practical, results-oriented approach. The team is highly responsive and capable of handling complex transactions with precision and efficiency. What sets them apart is their strong partner involvement, proactive problem-solving, and ability to deliver tailored solutions aligned with clients’ business objectives. The firm’s collaborative culture, use of technology, and commitment to diversity and professional development further reinforce its position as one of the most trusted and forward-thinking legal advisors in the market.’
Key clients
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait K.S.C.P
- Al Ahly Pharos
- Arab African International Bank
- Arab Banking Corporation
- African Export-Import Bank
- Bank of America
- Banque Misr
- Bank of Alexandria
- Bank of Palestine
- Audi Bank
- Beltone| Financial
Work highlights
Advised Arab African International Bank on the issuance of Sustainable Development Bonds Program, for the purpose of financing/refinancing green/ sustainable and social development projects, with emphasis on medium, small and micro projects.
Advised Hassan Allam Construction on issuance of Sharia compliant Musharaka Sukuk for about US$ 55.3 million issued by Al Ahly Sukuk for Bab Misr for Urban Development.
Advised Orange Egypt for Telecommunications on multi-tranche project financing in the form of a syndicated medium term facility agreement of around US$ 80 million to finance OREG’s acquisition of the 5G license from the Egyptian National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for a network upgrade to a more energy efficient generation secured by accounts pledges.
Lawyers
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Dania El Samad
Practice head
Mona Zulficar
Other key lawyers
Dania El Samad; Tamima Yehia; Mohamed Hany