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Shalakany Law Office

Shalakany Law Office

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Egypt

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

With strong activity in the construction, real estate, tourism and insurance sectors, Shalakany Law Office advises on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, joint ventures, competition law, and capital markets. Omar Sherif assists with M&A and PE transactions, and Sherry El Shalakany is a key contact for advice on corporate contracts, capital markets, insurance and reinsurance, tax, employment and other matters. ‘Renowned’ practitioner Emad El Shalakany comes recommended for joint ventures, corporate governance, and public offerings, and Mostafa El Zeky is equipped to handle a range of M&A deals. Moataz El Mahdy has hospitality and real estate sector expertise.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is responsive, concise and understands the business-minded guidance that our clients are looking for, not just necessarily the strict letter of the law.’
  • ‘It is incredible to see Emad El Shalakany, one of Egypt's most renowned legal practitioners, personally heading the matters we had. His feedback on commercial matters was priceless alongside the interpretation of the law.’
  • ‘Their legacy, amount of human resources available for tasking and knowledge of the law are substantial. This results in knowledge of what key players in respective fields are doing.’
  • 'The commercial, corporate and M&A practice at Shalakany is very responsive and fast in providing their deliverables. This is one of the most important assets a client will be seeking.'
  • 'Emad El Shalakany has very thorough experience in the Egyptian market. He perfectly understands his client's needs. Additionally, the overall corporate practice is very responsive.'
  • ‘The team offers a balance of local expertise and international standards, providing clear and practical advice with a client-focused approach. They are reliable due to their legal expertise, industry knowledge, collaborative style, and use of innovation approach.’

Key clients

  • Anglogold Ashanti plc. Landmark North Coast Co. Rowad Misr for Red Sea Hotels S.A.E Allianz Life Insurance AXA Mediterranean Holding SAU CGC Credit Guarantee Consult CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP Ecobat for Industrial Development Seyfarth Shaw LLP (UK) Telus Health ByteDance TikTok Pte. Ltd Hogan Lovells Hong Kong Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Colas Rail Amazon Web Services Zamil Steel Buildings Company Egypt 2G4G CS EMEA Holdings SRL

Work highlights

Advised Anglogold Ashanti on the acquisition of Centamin.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Omar Sherif
Omar Sherif
Practice head

Omar Sherif; Moataz El Mahdy; Emad El Shalakany; Sherry El Shalakany; Mostafa El Zeky

Other key lawyers

Omneya Anas; Duaa Kebaish

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