Alliance Law Firm - Egyptprovides a full-service corporate and commercial offering, demonstrating notable proficiency in acquisitions, joint ventures, exit strategies, equity funding and board advisory issues. Founding partner Ashraf Abou Elkheir co-leads the practice with Omar Farid and Hagar Mohamed. Elkheir is well-regarded for his cross-border expertise in complex M&A and joint venture transactions. Farid advises multinational and local businesses, as well as investment funds, on corporate and capital market matters. Meanwhile, Mohamed offers further expertise in M&A, joint venture and restructuring transactions, with a focus on the energy sector.
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Testimonials
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'We have been working with Alliance for almost a decade on all our corporate and commercial day-to-day matters, they have never failed to impress us with their level of response and efficiency. The firm works with us as a business partner and this is what makes them stand out compared to other law firms.’
‘Omar Farid is always on top of his matters and he always comes up with solutions other than legal concerns, and this what makes him different compared to other competitors. We are also happy working with Haggar Mohamed and Ahmed Hammam who showed excellent support. ’
‘Reliable and accessible team that provided support across different issues over several years.’
‘Ashraf Aboul ElKheir provided strategic advice and solid rationale ’
‘The corporate and commercial team is outstanding in the market with exceptional diversified experience.’
‘Ashraf Abu Elkheir and Omar Farid are outstanding partners on all fronts. Compared to others, they go above and beyond to address our needs in an agile manner which takes into account business needs while protecting our interests from a legal perspective at all times.’
Key clients
- Aboughaly Motors
- Abco Group
- Acrow Misr
- Adnoc
- Alsara Investment Group
- Amlak Finance
- Aura Egypt
- Arqaam Capital
- Beymen
- Bupa Global
- Ezz Elarab Motors
- Ezz Steel
Work highlights
Advised Philip Morris International (PMI) on acquiring a minority indirect stake (14.7%) in Egypt-based Eastern Company (EAST.CA), Egypt’s largest cigarette manufacturer which also includes cigars and pipe tobacco, among others, in their portfolio. As part of this acquisition, PMI and Eastern seek to explore on a non-exclusive basis, potential strategic areas for mutual long-term collaboration, in the fields of technology, manufacturing, and innovation, including heated tobacco products, paving the way to a path toward a smoke-free future in Egypt.
Advised Cairo House – Alliance Law for equity fundraising to an amount of $200m, for the landmark of Tahrir Complex. The Project is the first of its kind to repurpose and utilize the historical publicly owned buildings in the heart of downtown of Cairo.
Advised Intercement on their exit from the Egyptian market. The firm’s role included negotiating the main terms and structure of the transaction, planning execution steps with all involved parties, reviewing and redrafting the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), and preparing post-closing documents.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ashraf Abou Elkheir; Omar Farid; Haggar Mohamed