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Shalakany Law Office

Shalakany Law Office

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Egypt

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Employment

Shalakany Law Office advises on a wide array of employment contracts, partnerships, and severance agreements, as well as drafting and negotiating terminations, policies, and benefit plans. The team also has strengths in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Sherry El Shalakany, Marwa Farouk and Mariam Fahmy jointly lead the practice. El Shalakany advises on hiring, dismissal, and disciplinary matters, while Farouk specialises in complex labour disputes involving severance pay and compensation. Fahmy handles employment agreements, misconduct, and internal investigations.
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  • 'What sets the team apart from competitors is their ability to provide advice that is not only technically sound but also strategically aligned with business objectives.'
  • 'What makes this practice unique is its ability to blend legal precision with commercial insight. The team provides advice that is not only legally sound but also aligned with the strategic, reputational, and safety considerations that are critical in our industry.'
  • 'The lawyers consistently demonstrate a readiness to partner closely with in-house counsel, understanding the need for clear, solution-orientated advice that can be implemented efficiently across multi-jurisdictional operations.'
  • 'Compared to other firms, this practice is distinguished by its combination of technical excellence and operational understanding.'
  • 'The individuals I work with in the employment practice stand out for their responsiveness, depth of expertise, and commercial mindset. Unlike many practitioners who focus purely on legal analysis, this team’s lawyers consistently demonstrate a genuine understanding of the operational and human realities of managing a workforce in a highly regulated, safety-critical sector like oil and gas.'

Key clients

  • European Commission
  • Azentio
  • Libano-Suisse Takaful Egypt
  • CGG Services Middle East
  • King & Spalding LLP
  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Practice head

Sherry El Shalakany; Marwa Farouk; Mariam Fahmy

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