Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law’s ‘experienced and sizeable’ litigation practice provides expertise in a broad range of lawsuits, including contentious cases related to privatisation, banking, construction, tax and labour. The team also demonstrate notable proficiency in white-collar crime cases. Omar Abou Elenain heads the team and brings over thirty years of experience in civil and commercial litigation proceedings. Elsewhere, Samir Sayed is well-versed in tax litigation.
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‘Zaki Hashem & Partners has one of the most experienced and sizable litigation teams in the market. ’
‘The team follows up and is efficient in delivering the legal product.'
‘For us as a client, the major point of strength is the prompt feedback and the thorough follow-up on the cases. The legal advice provided is detailed and informative. The team is simply reliable.’
‘As a client we have one partner assigned to us - Mr. Hossam Ibrahim. We do not ever feel we are dealing with an individual. It is rather standardized teamwork in the positive sense.'
‘Mr. Omar Abou Elenain is very knowledgeable and experienced.'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB)
- Abu Ghali Motors
- Accor Hotels
- AIG Egypt Insurance Company & AIG MEA Limited
- Al Ahly Financial Investments Management (AFIM)
- Al Ahly Leasing & Factoring Company
- Alexandria Fertilizers Company
- Al Ismaelia Real Estate Investment
- Al Junaibi Group
- Alitalia– Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A
Work highlights
- Representing the Arab Bank in 11 cases filed against several defaulting clients to retrieve delayed credit facilities totalling over EGP 151.5 million.
- Successfully representing Conrad International Egypt LLC in its defense in the misdemeanour filed by the Public Prosecution for not meeting the required 5% quota of employees with disabilities.
- Successfully Representing Arrow Food Trading Company in the misdemeanour filed against one of its employees, accusing her of stealing EGP446,486 of the Company’s funds.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Omar Abou Elenain
Other key lawyers
Samir Sayed; Hossam Ibrahim