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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'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. ’
Key clients
- Aboughaly Motors
- Abco Group
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.
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