Baker McKenzie, Cairo advises on a broad range of employment issues arising from corporate transactions and day-to-day operations, including employee transfers, investigations, and workforce reductions. The firm regularly acts for multinational and domestic clients across the healthcare, automotive, and technology spaces. The practice is spearheaded by Ghada El Ehwany who specialises in the healthcare and life sciences, pharmaceutical and TMT sectors. Heba Samy assists with employment-related internal reorganisation and restructuring matters, terminations and contracts. Peryhane Gawish supports on employee transfers, performance management and compliance issues.
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- ‘The employment law team, including Heba Samy and Ghada El Ehwany, is highly responsive and provides pragmatic advice. They offer insights on employment law developments, such as the new Labour Law and the impact that it will have on our business. The team also provides practical tips to minimize legal risk and manage complex scenarios.’
- ‘Heba Samy is an exceptional associate at Helmy, Hamza & Partners; her timely response, reliability and expertise in the field of employment law make her a standout legal advisor. It is very reassuring to know that we will always receive practical guidance from Heba, who is solution-focused and very responsive.'
- 'Ghada El Ehwany is an excellent employment partner on the team and she always available to step in, in Heba's absence, to assist with our queries.'
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ghada El Ehwany
Other key lawyers
Heba Samy; Peryhane Gawish