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Tamer Fawki & Amr Ahmed
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy fields a well-experienced TMT practice, with a strong focus on advising telecom operators, technology companies, and media clients in Egypt. It advises on day-to-day operations and transactions, with growing strength in fintech and emerging companies. The department is led by a capable duo, with Mohamed Shehata overseeing litigation matters and Mohamed Essam supporting the entire scope of fintech.
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Key clients
- Halan for Technology & Services Lucky One Connect money Bokra Ezdehar Kashier Rassedi Paymob Lnddo Capgemini Ziwo Wabtec Helpoo Hago Singapore Kuaishou Khazna Allyant Snap Inc. Granite Global Corp TBS Venture Alorica Split Stake Pharos Consumer Finance Cellulant Foundever Nymcard Blnk Yoco Liwwa Swype Atlas Tech Solutions Samsung Samsung SDS Idemia Intouch CX Harmonica IT CAD Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries Synapse Analytics Etisalat (e&) Cisco Africa50
Work highlights
Represented Etisalat Misr (e&) in a politically-sensitive, multi-party tax litigation involving EGP 540m VAT dispute affecting all telecom operators in Egypt.
Represented Africa50 in connection with its acquisition of a 42.9% stake in Raya Data Centre S.A.E., a subsidiary of EGX-listed Raya Holding for Financial Investments S.A.E., Transaction value USD 15m.
Advised Samsung in connection with general corporate work, reviewing contracts, social insurance matters, and organisational advice compliant with local regulators and authorities.
Practice head
Mohamed Shehata; Mohamed Essam