At Shehata & Partners Law Firm, the caseload is divided into two streams: one focused on corporate and commercial litigation for local clients, and the other on representation of foreign and multinational clients on any dispute which arises in relation to their business in Egypt. Mohamed Osama is recommended particularly for his expertise in the banking and finance and real estate sectors. Nour Shehata is another key senior contact.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The office is distinguished by its cooperation and continuous follow-up in handling cases.’
- 'Potential clients would wish to know that the team not only delivers high-quality legal analysis but also invests time in understanding the commercial realities of their business. This balance of legal precision and commercial awareness sets them apart from many other firms.'
- 'Their professionalism and ability to explain complex issues clearly set them apart from competitors.'
- 'Compared to peers, the team is consistently proactive rather than reactive: they anticipate client needs, flag risks early, and suggest practical solutions before issues escalate. This makes collaboration efficient and instills confidence that matters are in safe hands.’
- ‘Shehata & Partners stands out as a truly exceptional litigation practice. The team combines deep legal expertise with outstanding strategic insight, allowing them to anticipate challenges and deliver effective solutions even in the most complex disputes. What makes them unique is their ability to balance sharp legal analysis with a practical, commercial mindset.'
- 'Clients can always rely on their professionalism, responsiveness, and consistent delivery of results that exceed expectations.'
Key clients
- Antrados Syria Group
- Midstar Group
- Ghalioungui Trading
- El-Shahin Group
- BNP Paribas
- responsAbility Swiss Fund
- Tatweer Misr
- Aggreko
- Credit Recovery Middle East LLC (Hoogwegt)
- Huawei
Work highlights
Representing BNP Paribas in $1.5m litigation in Egypt.
Representing Midstar Group in recovering its debt vis-à-vis an Egyptian counterparty.
Representing responsAbility Swiss Funds in €3.5m litigation in Egypt.
Practice head
Nour Shehata; Mohamed Osama
Other key lawyers
Mohamed Radwan; Mohamed Ezzat