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Levari in assocation with Pitmans is a law firm established in 2012. The firm has 35 lawyers and has offices in Cairo, Dubai and London.
The firm has a focus on M&A work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Travelstart, Goodsmart, Valify, Kairo Labs and My Way for Tourism.
Dentons in association with Afifi Law Office is the Dentons office in Egypt and opened in 1964. The firm has one office in Cairo.
The firm has a focus on banking, M&A and project finance.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Total Marketing Services, Amazon, Daimler, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail Company, Warner Music, Volkswagen, Credit Suisse, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, National Bank of Bahrain and European Investment Bank.
Bahaa-Eldin Law Office in cooperation with BonelliErede is a team made up of Egyptian law firm Bahaa-Eldin Law Office. In July 2018, it teamed up with Italian law firm BonelliErede. The firm has one office in Cairo.
Highlights
The firm is particularly active in M&A and project development work. In M&A the firm works on acquisitions and joint ventures for a mix of clients connected with financial services, industrial production and manufacturing, and the public sectors.
Key clients
Notable clients of the firm include Ariston Holding, Central Bank of Egypt, E.Miroglio Ead, Almaviva and GKSD Group.
Founded in Egypt in 2016, Rizkana & Partners (“R&P”) is a full-service law firms based in Cairo and led by managing partner Hazim Rizkana.
The firm has a particular focus on banking & finance and M&A work. In banking and finance the firm's work focuses on assisting with facility agreements for clients connected with the legal sector. In M&A the firm works on acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings for a mix of acquirers and sellers connected with the financial services, investments and consumer goods & services sectors.
Nour & Partners is the associate firm of the wider regional law firm Al Tamimi & Company. The firm has one office in Cairo and is led by head of office, Ayman Nour.
The firm has a particular focus on banking and M&A work. In banking and finance the firm works on mainly loan facilities for clients linked with the banking or financial services sectors. In M&A the firm assists with acquisitions for clients in the financial services, education and manufacturing sectors.
Key clients
Notable clients of the firm include EFG Hermes, Standard Chartered Bank, Al Futtaim, United Al Saqer Group, The British University in Egypt, Mastercard, Mubadala Energy and IBM.
Marghany Advocates is an Egyptian law firm established in 1987 by Professor Dr. Mohamed Marghany. The firm has one office in Cairo and is currently led by managing partner Mr. Amir Marghany.
The firm has a particular focus on M&A and corporate work and within this has a particular focus on buyer side acquisition transactions.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include AOI, Sigma Capital, Tanamy Capital, Option Travel and TicketsMarche.
Al Kamel Law is a commercial law firm in Egypt established in 1978 by Dr Mohamed Kamal. The firm has one office in Cairo.
The firm has a particular focus in its work on banking & finance, M&A and project development transactions.
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Advised Scatec ASA on a financing facility granted by Nordea Bank ABP
Advising EDF with respect to a 1 GW solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage hybrid project in Egypt.
Advised Hassan Allam and Infinity in establishing a joint venture with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)
Testimonials: (2024/2025)
"Al Kamel Law Firm demonstrated strong expertise in complex cross-border transactions, particularly in handling the SPA negotiations with a global counterparty and advising on the loan agreement with an international development bank. Their team combines deep local market knowledge with a clear understanding of international standards, which made them well suited for this type of work. We appreciated their responsiveness, ability to coordinate efficiently with multiple stakeholders, and practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. They also brought a level of professionalism and clarity in drafting and negotiation that helped keep the process constructive and efficient." - M&A
"Lawyers are both technically good and commercially oriented to get an M&A deal done. They find ideas to make things work. They understand their client needs and act based on them after advising them in details on the available options." - M&A
"The financing is complex, and Al Kamel has bee advising from the start. They know the structure, which is very helpful." - Banking and finance
"Consistent and reliable on a wide variety of matters." - Project development
"As non-Egyptian lenders were involved, they had a lot of questions on the Egypt assignment perfection requirements. Al Tamimi was able to provide prompt and strong support and patiently answered all of our client's queries." - Banking and finance
"Rasheed dedicates significant personal time to his clients, which, given his seniority, truly makes him stand out. His involvement ensures matters receive both strategic oversight and practical guidance, and it gives clients confidence that their interests are being prioritized at the highest level." - Rasheed Kamel
"Shahira Khaled has the perfect balance between protecting her clients (sometimes from themselves) and getting a deal done that works for all stakeholders involved. She is technically excellent and combines this knowledge with a very strong understanding of all stakeholders needs and positionning, allowing her to always find a workable solutions. She is very good at advising and managing her clients, for who she is always available. You definitly want her in the room to get a deal done and a good one." - Shahira Khaled
"As they assist on a repeat deal with the same deliverables each time, we have very limited information to provide a good answer." - Nada Mohamed
"Hard working and easy to work with." - Yasmeen Qotbi
"Yasmeen has provided strong support on my deal. Given the time difference, she responds promptly, and is able to provide innovative solutions to client's problems." - Yasmeen Qotbi
Key clients
In banking the firm has relationships with DEG, Nordea Bank, Infinity Group, Misr Capital Investments, Procter & Gamble, YKK Egypt, Alfa Medical Group, Export Import Bank of the United States
Alliance Law Firm is a corporate law firm in Egypt founded in 2013. The firm has one office based in Cairo and is led by managing partner Dr, Ashraf Abou Elkheir.
The firm has a focus on M&A transactions and within this area the firm is particularly active on acquisitions, investments and joint ventures for clients primarily linked with investment management, consumer goods and financial services.
Testimonials
M&A
“Full dedication of the partners, namely Dr. Ashraf Abu Elkheir and Omar Farid to address our complex projects, despite short time frames. The team provides comprehensive analysis and solutions to complex matters while protecting us as a client and at the same time, not jeopardizing the negotiations of the relevant transaction. The agility, thorough legal assessment and flexibility is outstanding.”
Project development: Infrastructure
“Very professional team, well organized, presentable staff, they have great understanding of all details and law subjects, accurate and to be honest i feel proud tlusing them as law firm in Egypt.”
Ashraf Abu Elkheir
“High business acumen which adds a lot of value to assessing our complex matters and accordingly providing comprehensive legal advice that serves us best.”
Omar Farid
“Very professional, well organized and he has great understanding for everything.”
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Benya Capital, Commercial International Bank, Harmonica, Dolhinus Holding, Seha Capital, Golden Chain, Ezz Elarab Automotive, Qadanco, Titan International, ICON Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, and Amlak Finance.
Ibrachy Legal Consultancy was founded by Ashraf Elibrachy in 2006 as a de-merger from one of Egypt’s oldest law firms established in 1932.
The firm has a particular strength in banking transactions but is also focused on M&A and project finance work. In these areas the firm has a specialism in working with clients connected with financial services.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include the International Finance Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Commercial International Bank Egypt, Bank Audi Egypt, Bank of Baroda, Philip Morris, PROPARCO, and Silk Road Fund.
Shalakany Law Office is a corporate law firm in Egypt founded in 1912. The firm has over 60 lawyers and counselors including 12 partners and has an office in Cairo and Alexandria.
The firm has a particularly strong practice in project finance transactions and is also very active in project development work as well as banking, M&A, and both debt and equity capital markets. Within these areas the firm is a specialist in working on project related transactions.
Key clients
Al Ahly Capital, ECHEM, IDA, National Investment Bank, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, Rosatom, Karm Solar, Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company, Toyota Tshusho, Credit Agricole, Citibank International, SACE, JBIC, NEXI, OPIC, GEMS Education, South Atlantic Petroleum, Dubai Holding, United Energy Group, VEON and Japan Tobacco International.
Sharkawy & Sarhan is a corporate law firm in Egypt established in 2006.
The firm has a strong practice in banking and finance as well as M&A transactions and within these areas they specialize in working on bank lending transactions.
In banking and finance the firm works for mainly lenders, in M&A the firm works on acquisitions and provided regulatory advice to a mix of acquirers and sellers, and in projects the firm works mainly on infrastructure projects.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Dell Technologies, Vodafone Group, EFG Hermes Private Equity, Saham Sante, Sanofi and Chubb Services UK.
Zulficar & Partners is a corporate law firm in Egypt established in 2009. The firm is led by managing partner Dr. Firas El Samad and is based in Cairo.
The firm has a strong practice in equity capital markets and M&A work. In equity capital markets the firm assists on both IPOs and secondary share offerings for issuers from a wide variety of sectors whilst in M&A the firm works on a wide range of work including restructurings, acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures for clients linked with financial services and investment management, technology, construction and logistics.
Testimonials: (2024/2025)
"They have deep knowledge of Egyptian laws and regulations. They also have excellent relations with the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority, the Egyptian Exchange and other authorities." - Capital markets
"The high knowledge of capital market laws and their innovative legal solutions that cover both financing needs and legal regulations." - Capital markets
"Technical expertise and market knowledge. Responsiveness was excellent." - M&A
"Professionally , punctuality and dedication." - M&A
"What makes them stand out the most is their accuracy, extensive expertise, and dedication to safeguarding their client’s interests. They have been a true support to us, always dealing in a courteous and professional manner. In addition, their speed of execution is remarkable, which we attribute to the vast experience and professionalism of their team." - Restructuring
"He is the best capital markets lawyer in Egypt. Excellent knowledge and technical abilities. Very good relations with the regulatory bodies." - Anwar Zeidan
"Quick Response and innovative Solutions." - Tamima Yehia
"Technical excellence." - Ingy Badawy
"Deep knowledge , complete understanding and perfect manager." - Ingy Badawy
"In fact, Anwar is the person who can resolve any matter. He brings deep expertise, sharp vision, and precise analysis of situations, which is why his advice has always been accurate and extremely valuable to us." - Anwar Zidan
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Arab Banking Corporation, African Export-Import Bank, Banque Misr, Sky Finance, Suez Canal Bank, The United Bank, The Bank of New York Mellon, Taqa Arabia and Torah Portland Cement Company.
Khodeir & Partners is a law firm in Egypt established in December 2019 by Mohamed Khodeir. The firm has more than 20 fee earners and has one office in Giza.
The firm has a focus on M&A deals but is also active on project finance transactions. In M&A the firm primarily works on acquisitions for clients connected with financial services and investment management.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Veto-Pharm International for Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals, Infinity Energy, International Consultant Law Office ICLO (UAE), Morgan Lewis law firm, Lnddo, Wise Investments S.A.E, Mid bank, Fine for Papers Manufacturing and Al Mostakbal for Urban Development.
Jurisera is a full-service business law firm advising local, regional and international clients in Egypt and the MENA region.
The firm is strongest in its corporate and M&A practice serving clients with a high-level understanding of local and international regulations in Egypt, Africa and the MENA region.
The team has experience in domestic and cross-border, public and private transactions, demergers, spin-offs, joint ventures, leveraged and management buyouts, cash and stock acquisitions, corporate restructuring, private equity, and related compliance mandates for buyers, sellers, financial advisors, minority shareholders and joint venture partners across a wide range of sectors, including capital markets.
Testimonials: (2024/2025)
"What truly stands out is their deep understanding of both local and international legal frameworks, combined with a very pragmatic and business-oriented approach. The team is responsive, reliable, and provides clear, strategic advice rather than theoretical opinions. They are excellent at anticipating risks, offering innovative solutions, and ensuring negotiations and litigation strategies align with our commercial objectives. Their client care and accessibility are exceptional." - M&A
"Jurisera team has long experience in the M&A activities in addition to strong knowledge of arbitration which provides strong position when structuring deals and drafting agreements that can support their client in case of future conflict." - M&A
"What distinguishes Jurisera in the legal services landscape is their meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of internal collaboration. Their team demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, working cohesively to provide well-structured, timely, and practical legal solutions.
Hafez & Partners is an Egyptian law firm based in Cairo. The firm is led by managing partner Ahmed Hafez.
The firm has a particular focus on acquisitions and project work. In M&A the firm works on acquisitions, restructurings and fund raisings for mainly acquirers connected with the industrial, consumer goods and services, and financial services sectors. In projects meanwhile the firm works on projects connected with the energy sector.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include ITA, Bridge Technologies, AIM Technologies, Petrofac, Vodafone, Amwaj, Benya Capital and Bianchi.
ADSERO – Ragy Soliman & Partners is an Egyptian full-service independent law firm founded in 2019. The firm is led by managing partner Ragy Soliman and is based in Cairo, Egypt.
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The firm is active across all ranked practice areas. In banking and finance the firm works on corporate and project financings, in capital markets the firm focuses on bond, secondary share offerings and sukuk deals for clients whereas in M&A the firm assists on fund raising, acquisitions and joint ventures and in projects the firm works on both energy and infrastructure projects for clients from a wide variety of sectors.
Highlights
Ministry of Finance (MOF) $2 billion sovereign bond issuance.
Egyptian Government establishment of first ever local sovereign sukuk issuance.
Sylndr Egypt EGP 341 million loan
Testimonials: (2024/2025)
"Service is great in arranging, organizing & managing the time of the whole transaction specially and definitely from a legal perspective." - Bank lending
"We have found them to be highly responsive and efficient in their communications. Their team consistently provides prompt feedback and is able to tailor their advice to meet the specific needs and expectations of the client. We appreciate their ability to combine speed with accuracy, ensuring that our matters are handled both timely and effectively." - Banking and finance
"What really stood out to us was the firm’s deep expertise in capital markets and M&A. They know the regulations inside out and are always practical in their advice. The team was extremely responsive and proactive, working seamlessly with our internal team and external advisers. We also appreciated how commercially minded they are; they do not just flag risks, they help us find solutions. That combination of technical excellence and commercial insight is what truly sets them apart." - Capital markets
"Cross-border execution: Seamlessly connected Lux fund / MU HoldCo / EG SPV / NL SPVs, and ran fund formation and deal workstreams in parallel." - Investment funds
"ADSERO – Ragy Soliman & Partners distinguish themselves through their exceptional expertise in complex M&A transactions, offering a combination of technical precision and commercially driven advice. Their team demonstrates a deep understanding of both local and cross-border regulatory frameworks, which allows them to structure transactions efficiently while anticipating potential risks." - M&A
"Very strong technically , they knew the details inside out and explained things in a way that we could understand. Reliable and available and made sure the deadlines are met. We felt comfortable dealing with them to protect our interests." - M&A
"Their team combines deep legal expertise with practical business acumen. They are consistently available, responsive, and proactive, providing clear and pragmatic advice under tight timelines. Their professionalism, dedication, and ability to coordinate seamlessly across multiple jurisdictions make them stand out in complex cross-border private equity and M&A work." - Private equity
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Arab African International Bank, Chimera Investments, Siemens Mobility, National Bank of Egypt, Telecom Egypt, East Mediterranean Gas Company, Solariz Egypt, The Sovereign Fund of Egypt, Egyptian Ministry of Finance and Klayytech, EBRD.
Dreny & Partners Law Firm is an independent law firm founded in 2018 and is led by managing partner Motaz El Dreny.
The firm has a particular focus on debt capital markets and M&A transactions. In debt capital markets the firm specialises in securitisation transactions for clients linked to financial services and real estate whereas in M&A the firm works on acquisitions and restructurings for a mix of buyers and sellers connected with financial services, technology and consumer goods and services.
Highlights
Hermes Securities Brokerage (HSB) EGP 900 million notes issuance
EFG Corp Solutions short bond issuance, EGP 2.650 billion, the largest corporate bond issuance on record in Egypt.
Testimonials: (2024/2025)
"Perform work efficiently on time." - Capital markets
"Knowledgeable, responsive, and always available. Have deep understanding of regulatory frameworks which gave us confidence throughout the entire process. Act as partners, not just external counsel." - Capital markets
"Speed, communication and transparency. Knowledge and willingness to help. They are always connected to one another making any communication seamless." - Financial services regulatory
"Obtaining approvals and preparing the required data." - Motaz Dreny
"Very responsive and always available." - Sherine El Menyawy
"Meets deadlines. Prepares well for next steps. Forecasts issues. Follows up diligently. Responds timely. Offers an extra hand whenever he can." - Omar Dwidar
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Arab African International Bank, SAIB Bank, National Bank of Egypt, CIB, ValU, Jameel Finance, Beltone, Al Baraka Capital, ADVA, Capital S.A.E.
Helmy Hamza & Partners is a law firm in Egypt established in 1986. The firm is part of the Baker McKenzie network and has approximately 45 lawyers, including five partners and six counsels.
The firm has a strong practice across most practice areas recognised for Egypt, specifically banking & finance, equity capital markets, M&A and projects work.
In banking and finance the firm works on a mix of types of financing transactions, in equity capital markets the firm assists on both IPOs and secondary share offerings to clients, in M&A the firm focuses on acquisitions and investments and finally in projects the firm assists with both infrastructure and energy projects.
Highlights
Initial public offering (IPO) of the United Bank of Egypt.
Suez Wind Energy $1.1 billion financing secured to develop a 1.1 GW wind farm.
Testimonials (2024/2025)
"Their dedication throughout the process is unmatched, we were on a tight deadline and they managed to complete the process on time smoothly , as well as the team headed by Hani Nassef their eagerness and constant help is quite remarkable." - Capital markets
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Citi Bank Group Power, Bank of America, Banque Misr, The Central Bank of Egypt, CRIF SPA, Fairfax Financial, Erada Microfinance, SPE Capital, Amethis, EFG Hermes, AMEA Power, ACWA Power.
Matouk Bassiouny established its regional headquarters in 2005 in Cairo and has developed into a full-service business law firm in Egypt led by regional managing partner Mahmoud Bassiouny. In addition to its Cairo base the firm also has offices in the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and country desks covering Libya and Algeria.
The firm has a strong practice in banking, equity capital markets and M&A where the firm is ranked Tier 1. The firm also has a particular specialism in transactions involving equity capital markets transactions where they work for clients linked to financial services, industrial production and manufacturing and consumer goods and services.
Highlights
Tasaheel EGP 7 billion sustainable sukuk issuance.
Beltone Financial Holding EGP 10.750 billion capital increase.
ADQ acquisition of the development rights for Ras El-Hekma for $24 billion.
Testimonials: (2024/2025)
"They are export and professional." - Insolvency
"Knowledge, professionalism, expertise, and giving the best advise." - Investment Funds
"Responsiveness and expertise" - M&A
"Instant availability, vast experience, speeding turn around, amazing client care." - M&A
"Handling all BoDs and OGMs and follow up all other cases belongs to the company." - Tamer Fawky
"He's an expert in Venture Deals and fund structuring." - Mohammed Essam
"Very responsive and thorough." - Omar Bassiouny
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include International Finance Corporation (IFC), Arab African International Bank (AAIB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Beltone, Tamweely, Emaar Misr, Catalyst Partners, AD Ports, Tasaheel, Red Sea Wind Consortium, MAFI for Agricultural Produce Industries.
Riad & Riad Law Firm is a law firm based in Egypt.
The firm has a focus on projects work with a specialism for clients and projects linked to energy and transportation. The firm is also active in M&A transactions with a focus on acquisitions and restructurings assisting clients linked to the construction, manufacturing and financial services sectors.
Testimonials
Project development: Energy
“R&R's advice was timely, to the point and industry focused.”
Fatma Salah
“Fatma is very good at providing tailored advice with an industry focus.”
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Medtronic, Nufarm, Cairo-Scan, Laboratory Corporation of America, AVS, DAZN, Xiaomi, Thani Dubai Gold Mining Company, Maersk Drilling, Eni, Fawaz Alhokair Group, SEDCO Holding, British Airways, G4S, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Helmy, Hamza & Partners, the Cairo office of Baker McKenzie since 1986, specializes in first-of-its-kind transactions and strategic legal solutions in Egypt's dynamic market. We work with our colleagues across more than 70 global offices to serve clients and meet their evolving needs, providing tailored advice underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise and enhanced by first-rate market knowledge. Our office excels in banking and finance, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, projects finance and development, and capital markets, managing complex deals across multiple jurisdictions. With a team of Egyptian and English Qualified lawyers, we handle significant global transactions and serve diverse clientele across various sectors, including finance, real estate, technology, healthcare, and more, ensuring seamless legal navigation locally and internationally. Through connected thinking and integrated legal solutions, our Cairo team collaborates with colleagues worldwide to help clients achieve their objectives while mitigating risk.
Al Kamel Law Firm was founded in 1978 by Dr. Mohamed Kamel, having its headquarters in Cairo. Since its foundation, Al Kamel Law Firm has grown to be recognized as one of Egypt’s leading independent full-service commercial law firms, and has a reputation of integrity, professionalism and commitment to delivering the highest quality legal services.
Being acquainted with the Egyptian market throughout years of progression of the legal system that the Egyptian market has witnessed; and enjoying the global experience has enabled us to become one of the few prestigious independent law firms that serve domestic, national and international clients and have advised on numerous landmark transactions in Egypt over the past 35 years.
Our broad client base includes many of the leading multinational corporations, banks, financial institutions, government agencies, NGOs and private enterprises operating in a vast range of industries and sectors. Our professional legal minds are well versed in all aspects of laws and procedures covering the full spectrum of industry sectors relating to corporate, commercial law, and finance, in addition to very considerable experience in negotiating, drafting and administrating virtually every kind of major contract including those relating to joint ventures, privatization, loans and other financing arrangements. We provide services in specialist areas such as tax, labor law, arbitration telecommunications and maritime law, adding to an extensive litigation experience in trials. One of our strengths is our team of bilingual senior attorneys who are backed up by a large team of experienced lawyers who have significant international exposure and are well versed in Egyptian law, as well as a team of high caliber paralegals. We provide services to clients in different working languages including, English, Arabic and French.
Al Kamel Law Firm is the preferred partner in Egypt for many law firms worldwide, including some of the world’s most prominent law firms as well as being widely recommended in a number of international directories. We have an open door policy and do not have exclusive arrangements with any firm.
We treat our clients and staff as part of our extended family, and are committed to delivering the highest quality legal services and care to our large client base around the world, whether individuals or corporations. Key aspects of our commitment to our clients include:
- Understanding our clients' needs and offering the highest quality value for money legal services;
- Providing value added services including:
- Informing clients of any changes in law and compliance requirements;
- Training in specialist areas such as tax and labor law.
Providing our cross-border clients with local knowledge management, supported by a solid network of public and private sector contacts.
Above all, our track record of success demonstrates that no effort is considered too great when it comes to protecting our clients' interests.
El Said Darwish & Partners is a full–service business law firm combining more than forty years of legal expertise and knowledge of El Said Law Firm, Dr. Darwish Law Office and Shindy & Associates. The firm provides a wide range of legal services through its specialized practice areas including Aviation, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Energy and Infrastructure, Media, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sports Law, Real Estate, Tourism and Training.
The firm’s growing presence across the Middle East has been cemented by close collaborations with numerous leading law firms in the Gulf region.
Sarie Eldin & Partners Legal Advisors was established in 2007 to advise multinationals, corporations, financial institutions and governmental entities on all legal aspects. SE&P mainly specializes in Arbitration, Capital Markets, M&A, Initial Public Offerings, Banking&Finance, Litigation, Project Finance, PPP, Corporate Restructuring and Real Estate Development Projects. SE&P has also a dedicated Procedures and Government Relations department.
For more details, please visit www.sarieldin.com.
Matouk Bassiouny is a leading full-service MENA law firm with over 270 lawyers operating out of its offices in Algiers, Algeria (Matouk Bassiouny), Cairo, Egypt (Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy), Khartoum, Sudan (Matouk Bassiouny in association with AIH Law Firm) and Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Matouk Bassiouny).
Matouk Bassiouny’s MENA offices are supplemented by a New York satellite office dedicated to enhancing the firm’s international Dispute Resolution services in addition to two country desks covering Libya and South Korea.
Trained locally and internationally in both civil and common law systems, our attorneys are fully conversant in English, Arabic, French, and Korean.
We are ideally placed to advise multinationals, corporations, financial institutions, and governmental entities on all legal aspects of investing and doing business in the region.
Established in 1953, Zaki Hashem (ZH), Attorneys at Law, is the oldest and largest law firm to be actively – and uninterruptedly – catering to the needs of foreign and local clients in the Egyptian business sector. ZH has an outstanding track record in advising clients on highly complex transactions in the different areas of practice.
The Firm was founded by the late Dr. Zaki Hashem (1920 - 2014) - former Cabinet Minister and a leading renowned international Attorney at Law and Arbitrator specialized in Oil & Gas and International Private Law. Over the years, the Firm developed into a modern partnership firm providing the full range of corporate legal services to both local and international clients through approx. 100 fee earners and 170 employees – all advocates of professional excellence and integrity in their representation of ZH’s clients. The Firm presents its legal advice and expertise in Arabic, English, French, German, and Italian.
ZH comprises a unique constellation of highly qualified lawyers who had joined the Firm as early as the 1970s such as Hala Hashem (joined in 1980) and Sameh Khodeir (joined in 1982) – who were mentored by highly prominent lawyers such as the late Dr. Zaki Hashem and the late Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud Ibrahim. The wealth of experience of ZH’s members emanates from the unique mixture of senior associates, partners, and of counsels with individual experience records exceeding 40, 30 and 20 years. This long professional record allows ZH’s younger team members to tap on a wealth of knowledge transferred to them through the mentorship of highly experienced attorneys. Furthermore, Yasser Hashem, ZH’s Managing Partner, brings aboard over 30 years of experience in the inception of the private provisions of the telecom services in Egypt, the privatization of hundreds of public entities, the incorporation of foreign and domestic companies and advising foreign and local investors on the most efficient vehicles and structures for implementing their investment in Egypt. He has also overlooked and managed a large number of IPOs and capital market transactions.
Also on board is a fresh generation of lawyers who are dually-qualified in Egypt and other jurisdictions - and who were recipient of knowledgeable experience at international law firms – such as: Arig Ali (a Partner qualified in both the UK and the Egyptian Courts of Appeal and who has joined ZH in 2013 after considerable exposure at an international law firm), Yasir El Akhdar and Hossam Hafez (Partners qualified both in Egypt and in New York), and Tarek El Erian (a Senior Associate also qualified in Egypt and in New York).
In Egypt’s highly intricate legal system, this unique team combination represents an unequaled asset that places ZH as the sole law firm having deep solid roots in the local market while applying a strong legal and business vision – both meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of local and international clients alike.
ZH enjoys long-established solid connections at all relevant government authorities in Egypt – enabling the Firm to adeptly provide its clients with accurate real-time advice and innovative commercial and legal solutions.
Zulficar & Partners is an international corporate law and arbitration practice firm based in the Nile City Building in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. It mainly specializes in Arbitration, Banking and Project Finance, Construction law and practice, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Market Procedures and Transactions, Oil & Gas, IT and Telecommunications, Competition Law, Labour law, Tourism & Leisure and Litigation. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services to a diverse array of commercial, industrial, and financial clients both in Egypt and internationally.
Established in June 2009, the firm now has 11 partners and more than 65 Lawyers, and is continuously expanding to cater for the ever-increasing demand for its leading and high quality services.
As a market leader, and drawing on the unparalleled expertise of its partners and lawyers, the Firm brings to the legal market a blend of exceptional individual and collective skills as well as more than 35 years of legal experience. The Firm prides itself as having star quality lawyers possessing recognized track records in establishing precedents, winning arbitration and litigation cases, introducing innovative products, solutions and structures to the Egyptian Market through their creative and proactive problem solving approach. The firm provide its clients with top quality legal services that cater for their business needs. Possessing a culture of rich values of professional ethics and social responsibility, the firm continuously offers cutting edge spot on advice that distinguishes it and makes a difference for its clients.
The Firm provides a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art legal services for its wide variety of international and domestic clients. It is currently growing at an accelerated pace and has already established itself as a market leader and precedent maker across all sectors and disciplines. The Firm is regularly ranked as a top tier in various practice areas, and its partners are regularly ranked as top tier leading lawyers in world leading directories, including: the Global Arbitration Review (GAR), the Legal 500, the IFLR 1000 and Chambers & Partners Global.
The Firm is founded on the achievements, track record and expertise of its members, and is now perceived as one of the best in the MENA region with a global outreach and international expertise. The Firm prides itself in offering cost-effective and time-efficient services, which are facilitated through leadership and teamwork. The Firm has a specialized department for follow up purposes to ensure providing our clients with timely responses.
The Firm offers comprehensive and impressive bespoke services to a diverse portfolio of national and international commercial, investment, industrial, financial clients as well as States and state-owned entities. It continues to feature in the GAR Guide to top 100 Arbitration Firms worldwide ever since 2015.
The Firm is regularly ranked as a first-tier dispute resolution and arbitration practice with star practitioners such as Prof. Dr. Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab who heads the Firm’s Arbitration Group and Mr. Mahmoud Shaltout who heads the Firm’s Litigation Group. Furthermore, Chambers & Partners ranked the Firm in 2015 as Band 1 in Banking and Finance and Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, and named Mrs. Mona Zulficar as Star Individual in banking and Finance and Band 1 in Corporate and M&A and Prof. Dr. Abdel Wahab as Star Individual in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Band 1 in Dispute Resolution.
Ever since 2015, the IFLR ranked the Firm as Tier 1 in Banking, Capital Markets, M&A and Project Finance, and acknowledged Mona Zulficar and Dr. Ingy Badawy as Leading Lawyers. Similarly, Legal 500 ranked the Firm as Tier 1 in Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Corporate, and M&A.
In 2016, The Firm was awarded the IFLR Middle East M&A deal of the year for advising Citibank on the sale of its consumer and retail business to Commercial International Bank.
In 2017-2018, the IFLR ranked the Firm as Tier 1 in Banking, Capital Markets, M&A and Project Finance, and acknowledged Mona Zulficar, Dr. Ingy Badawy and Anwar Zeidan as Leading Lawyers/ Highly Regarded Lawyers. Similarly, the Legal 500 ranked the Firm as Top Tier in Banking and Finance, Corporate, M&A and Dispute Resolution, naming Anwar Zeidan, Dr. Ingy Badawy and Prof. Dr. Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab as Leading Individuals. Recommended lawyers by Legal 500 include in banking and telecoms, Dr. Ingy Badawy, Anwar Zeidan, Dr. Firas El Samad in corporate and M&A, Dr. Firas El Samad in telecoms, Prof. Dr. Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab in dispute resolution and Mona Zulficar in banking, corporate M&A and telecommunications. Furthermore, Chambers & Partners ranked the Firm in 2017-2018 as Band 1 in Banking and Finance and Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, naming Mona Zulficar as an Eminent Practitioner in Banking and Finance and in Corporate and M&A and Prof. Dr. Abdel Wahab as a Star Individual in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration.
In 2017, the Firm was awarded the Global Arbitration Review “Mediterranean or North African international arbitration practice that impressed” at the GAR Ceremony held on 29 March 2017 in Milan, Italy.
In 2018, the Firm was awarded the Thomson Reuters PFI Global Multilateral Project Finance Deal of the Year, for having advised the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) in connection with Egypt’s Solar Program in Benban. The internationally acclaimed Program secured financial closure for 30 solar projects having an aggregate installed capacity of approximately 1600 MW and a total FDI of USD 2.2 Billion, making it the largest solar park in the world, upon completion by the end of 2019.
In 2019, the Firm was awarded the “National Law Firm of the Year” (the most innovative law firm of the year) for Egypt at the IFLR Middle East Awards ceremony held at the Burj El Arab, Dubai, on 16 October 2019, and also was awarded the “Egyptian Leading Dispute Resolution Practice” by Chambers & Partners at the Chambers & Partners Middle East Awards ceremony held at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai, on 13 November 2019. This was in recognition of the Firm’s stellar record of international arbitration cases across the globe and the established track record of winning cases under the laws of many jurisdictions including, but not limited to: Egyptian, English, French, Kuwaiti, Libyan, Omani, Saudi, Syrian and UAE laws.
Founded in 2018, Dreny & Partners is a leading, full-service law firm in Egypt. Renowned for our expertise in advising multinationals, governmental institutions, corporations and financial entities, we provide a wide range of legal services meticulously crafted to meet the needs of our esteemed clients.
The firm's approach is marked by innovative and practical solutions that propel businesses towards success, whether they operate locally or internationally. Our main area of expertise includes capital markets, banking and finance, corporate, merger & acquisition, project finance, real estate and telecom.
Our highly skilled team has extensive experience across various industries, including telecom, banking & finance, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, real estate, automotive, retail and consumer goods, food and beverage, transportation, education and educational services, insurance, media and entertainment, as well as hospitality and tourism.
From guiding government bodies to addressing the legal requirements of corporate entities, our firm leads the charge in delivering exceptional quality services that redefine standards within the legal industry.
Soliman, Hashish & Partners (“SH&P”) is a full-service corporate law firm, recognized as a leading financial and corporate law firm in Egypt by IFLR 1000, Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. SHP provides exceptional legal services and offers a creative, quality and business-aware approach to all assignments.
SHP works exclusively with well-structured multinational clients within a plethora of practice areas including Banking & Finance (Banking, International Finance), Capital Market (Capital Market, Funds, Insurance, Factoring, Leasing, Microfinance, Mortgage Finance), Corporate (General Corporate, Liquidation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Antitrust, Structuring & Restructuring, Consumer Protection, Corporate Governance), Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration, Special Investment Dispute Settlement Schemes), Employment (Corporate Immigration, General Employment), Intellectual Property Rights (Copyright, Industrial Designs, Patent, Plant Varieties, Trade Secrets, Trademarks), Public Procurement (General Public Procurement, Public Business Procurement), Tax (Capital Gain, Income, Stamp, VAT, Withholding), Telecoms, Media & Technology (Data Protection, Fintech, Information Technology, Media, Telecoms) and Trade (Anti-dumping, International Trade, Local Trading)
SHP acts as local legal counsel to private and public sector entities, including governments, NGOs and leading multinational companies operating in a wide range of sectors. Over the years, SHP has represented over 500 leading multinational clients in Egypt’s largest mega projects and established strong relationships with decision makers in public and private sectors.
Alliance Law is a full-service Egyptian law firm founded in 2012 by Dr. Ashraf Abou El Kheir and Dr. Mohamed El Rafie. Since its establishment, the firm has grown steadily into a team of more than 30 lawyers, including counsels, managing associates, senior associates, associates, and junior associates, serving domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries.
The firm provides comprehensive legal services spanning corporate and commercial law, employment, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, competition, intellectual property, arbitration, and litigation. Alliance Law regularly advises multinational corporations, Egyptian companies, family businesses, banks, and financial institutions on complex local and cross-border matters.
Alliance Law has extensive experience representing clients across key sectors including energy, telecommunications, media, tourism, healthcare, banking, logistics, and industrial projects. The firm is recognized for delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions tailored to clients’ strategic objectives and long-term growth.
ADSERO - Ragy Soliman & Partners is a full-service independent law firm that aims to provide its clients unparalleled quality services and innovative legal solutions with a global reach.
To ensure our clients receive top-level, elevated services, we have made it our mission to invest in the brightest commercial-minded lawyers. We have developed a wide range and depth of expertise, including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, joint ventures, capital markets, banking and project finance, corporate, commercial, and regulatory, and complex highstakes commercial and securities litigation.
Our lawyers offer a depth of experience in several jurisdictions– a valuable resource that allows us to offer practical cross-border solutions. Establishing a robust geographical reach across the Middle East and North African, Asian, American and European continents in public and private markets has enabled us to offer our clients a diverse network of legal and service providers. These deep-rooted connections with our partners have been instrumental in maintaining international reach and wealth of knowledge
Riad, Saleh & Partners is a full-service independent firm based in Cairo. Our main areas of expertise include:
- Corporate & Commercial
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Capital Market
- Business Structuring
- Oil and Gas
- Banking and Finance
- Telecom and Technology
- Intellectual Property
- Disputes Resolution
- Employment
- Real Estate
- Healthcare & Hospitality
Our leading lawyers provide only quality legal advise focusing on fulfilling the needs of our clients to the best of their interest.
Khodeir & Partners is a boutique law firm serving clients locally and across the Globe. Before founding the firm, our partners practiced law in several jurisdictions and successfully led corporate and disputes teams and offices in leading Egyptian, regional and international law firms working with clients on their most delicate legal issues pertaining to corporate matters and related disputes. For over two decades, this background enabled us to understand the legal and business environments in which our clients operate, and to provide them with a well-rounded advice that enables them to continue to grow and expand further.
They recognize respect as reflective of experience —esteeming a firm that proves its trustworthiness in the long-term partnerships it has built with its clients. They covet credibility, accessibility and valuing a firm whose reputation is ingrained in its expertise, commercial & progressive strategic thinking and outstanding service.
With a solid track record in services such as M&As, Commercial, restructurings, litigation, arbitration and projects; and hosting a wealth of experience in sectors including banking, finance, telecommunication, industry, oil & gas, as well as tourism & real estate, Hafez & Partners houses the talent, skill and dedication necessary to distill corporate complexities into refined custom-tailored solutions. Representing local corporations and multinationals, we have proudly closed deals and transactions worth over USD 20 billion.
Jurisera is a full-service business law firm advising and supporting local, regional, and international corporations, financial institutions, and high-profile individual clients in Egypt, Africa and the MENA region.
Jurisera has managed to assemble a team of highly qualified, internationally trained, experienced, and ethically conscientious attorneys specialized in various legal fields. Jurisera’s team is capable of providing clients with high quality legal advice based on in-depth knowledge of local laws and regulations, as well as international legal principles. The team’s diverse experience makes it aware and highly competent when handling and understanding the different business and practical environments in which clients operate.
In 2021, Meysan expanded its footprint to Egypt, recognizing the country’s strategic importance as a legal and commercial hub. Since then, our Cairo office has played a key role in advising regional and international clients on high-stakes commercial disputes, regulatory developments, and cross-border transactions. It has quickly grown into a cornerstone of our operations, reinforcing our presence in North Africa.
At Meysan Cairo, we deliver bespoke legal services with a focus on pragmatism, practicality, and entrepreneurial thinking. Unlike traditional large law firms, our approach is flexible and client-centric, free from rigid processes and internal competition. We build matter-specific teams that combine our lawyers with external experts, funders, technologists, investigators, and reputation managers—ensuring a streamlined, results-driven service with one objective, one cost, and one great outcome. Our Cairo office is an early adopter of innovative solutions, offering progressive fee structures and leveraging cutting-edge technology to give our clients a competitive edge.
