Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law‘s litigation expertise spans a wide range of disputes, including banking, construction, tax, labour and intellectual property, among others. The team is recognised equally for its ’unwavering commitment to client success and its comprehensive understanding of various legal domains’. In January 2025, Tewfik Shehata arrived from Shehata, Attorneys at Law to head up the firm’s litigation practice, bringing with him additional expertise in the telecoms, real estate, healthcare, insurance and maritime sectors. Omar Abou Elenain and Samir Sayed are two key senior litigators within the group.
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- ‘Omar Abou Elenain is a senior partner with huge experience.’
- ‘Although I haven’t worked with other legal teams, I’ve never felt the need to look for a new one. Every individual I’ve interacted with has been truly helpful and demonstrated the necessary expertise to address all questions and issues presented to them. Overall, the team consistently delivers valuable insights and results.’
- 'The team always handled matters with professionalism and genuine kindness.’
- ‘Throughout the years of working with Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, I’ve had the privilege of interacting with several team members, all of whom have proven to be highly competent and supportive. The work has consistently progressed at a good pace and delivered the expected results.'
- ‘What sets this practice apart is its unwavering commitment to client success and its comprehensive understanding of various legal domains. The team is composed of highly skilled attorneys who bring a wealth of experience, particularly in customs cases and labor advice.'
- ‘The team is experienced in different types of litigation.’
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 Alstom Egypt American University in Cairo (AUC) Arab Bank Arab Company For Petroleum Industries (ARABCO) Arab Investment Bank ARABCO for Petroleum Industries Armada Egypt Attijariwafa Bank Egypt Capital Group Properties Cargill Misr & Cargill Trading Egypt Cemex (Assiut Cement Company) Citi Bank Egypt Commercial International Bank Egypt Conrad Cairo Hotel Damac Properties Damietta International Port Company (DIPCO) Danaher (AB SCIEX) Darme Schonhofer GmbH Dehydro Foods SAE Delta Steel Mills Egypt Foods SAE Egyptian Engineering Agencies SAE(EEA) Egyptian German Automotive Company EGA SAE Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (ELAB) Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO) EFG Hermes Foundation for Social Development Fayoum Gas Company Ferrometalco Four Seasons First Residence Four Seasons (San Stefano) First National Bank General Electric Group Gems Education Grome Free Zone Marketing Ltd (GROHE) Gulf Egypt for Hotels & Tourism Hebeish Group Hero Food Industries Hikma Pharmaceuticals Egypt Ltd. Hyde Park Properties for Development SAE (HPD) Immediad A/S Initec Energia Kamco Investment Company K.S.C Kandil Industries LandmarkGulf Group (Fun City Egypt SAE) LEONI AG LG Electronics Egypt SAE Maadi Sporting and Yacht Club Mapei S.P.A. Mashreq Bank Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) Medica Middle East for Trading and Importation and Commercial Agencies Modern Global General Trading Company WLL Mitsubishi Corporation National Company for Maize Products (NCMP) Nissan Motors Egypt SAE Novartis Pharma SAE Novo Nordisk Egypt Olam Orascom Construction Industries Company SAE (OCI) Otis Elevators Pepsi Cola Egypt Petroleum Marine Services Philips Egypt LLC Red Cross International Committee Sainsbury PLC Savoy Sharm El Sheikh Seha Scan SAE Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo Hotel Shanghai Eastern Air Catering Sherry 61 EOOD Sheraton Miramar Resort Sheraton Montazah Solidere International Limited & Solidere Egypt Real Estate Investment and Development Company SAE SUBEX - Serena Beach Hotel Company Tui Travel Plc United for Trading and Transport SAE Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications SAE XpertCenter Inc
Work highlights
Representing Attijariwafa Bank in a criminal case filed against an employee for forgery of official documents during his employment with the client and the embezzlement of funds belonging to clients of the bank.
Representing SHeri 61 EOOD in a case filed against a supplier of agricultural produce to claim a refund for failing to supply white beans.
Representing Carlson Wagonlit in a misdemeanor claim filed against an employee for his breach of trust and embezzlement of the client’s funds.
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Practice head
Tewfik Shehata
Other key lawyers
Omar Abou Elenain; Samir Sayed; Hossam Ibrahim