Shahid Law Firm is equipped to handle all aspects of labour law, with particularly strong capabilities in litigation and arbitration. The firm frequently advises on a wide array of employee contracts, terminations and relocation policies, as well as the enforcement of collective dismissals and labour law litigation. Rasha Maurice leads the practice, specialising in labour law and social insurance legislation, with extensive experience handling day-to-day HR, work policies and administrative investigations. Mohamed Abdel Zahar is noted for labour and employment litigation and arbitration matters.
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- ‘Rasha Maurice is a standout partner. She possesses a rare mix of deep legal expertise and practical commercial sense, allowing her to provide advice that is both legally sound and strategically effective. Her ability to remain calm under pressure and her dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients set her apart from competitors.'
Key clients
- Acciona
- Alcon Scientific Office in Egypt
- Aramex International Egypt for Air and Local Services SAE
- Concentrix
- F.Hoffmann La Roche AG
- Gewiss SpA
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Globeleq
- Lundbeck Limited
- Medtronic Egypt LLC
- Mountain View
- Nokia Egypt SAE
Work highlights
Providing Gewiss SpA with comprehensive Egyptian labour law advice on matters in connection with its newly established entity, including the drafting of employment contracts, handling labour and social insurance issues, and preparing termination documentation for local staff.
Providing Globeleq with comprehensive legal advice on the provisions of the Egyptian Labour Law, including the drafting of employment contracts for newly hired staff under the O&M Company, as well as preparing various contracts and agreements relating to the amicable termination of certain local staff members.
Advising Roche Diagnostics on labour and employment matters, including redundancies, terminations, internal investigations, and employee benefits. Assisted with work permit renewals, reviewed and amended employment contracts and policies to ensure compliance with Egypt’s Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 and the Egyptian Data Protection Law, and represented the company in labour court proceedings.
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Practice head
Rasha Maurice
Other key lawyers
Mohamed Abdel Zahar