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Key contacts
Managing Partner : Dr. Mohamed Kamel
Senior Partner : Rasheed Kamel
Partner: Shahira Khaled
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

47

Network memberships

World service group

Languages

Arabic, English and French

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Project development
Projects
Firm overview

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.

Key transactional practices
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Competition
  • Covered bonds
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
Address:
Al Kamel Law Firm 17,
Nabil El Wakkad St, Dokki
Giza
12311
Tel:+(+2) 02 3761 5271 Fax:(+2) 02 3761 5272 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.kamelaw.com
2026 Edition
Banking
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie, Cairo
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Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
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Sharkawy & Sarhan
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Zaki Hashem
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Zulficar & Partners
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Al Kamel Law
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Al Tamimi & Company
8 practice areas
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MHR & Partners
9 practice areas
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Sarie-Eldin & Partners
9 practice areas
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Shalakany Law Office
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Adsero - Ragy Soliman & Partners
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Ibrachy Legal Consultancy
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Shahid Law Firm
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

ALC - Alieldean Weshahi & Partners
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Afifi Law Firm in association with Dentons.
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Dreny & Partners
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GLA & Company
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Jurisera
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Rizkana & Partners
3 practice areas
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Soliman Hashish & Partners
7 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie, Cairo
11 practice areas
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Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
11 practice areas
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Zulficar & Partners
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Adsero - Ragy Soliman & Partners
8 practice areas
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MHR & Partners
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Zaki Hashem
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Al Kamel Law
11 practice areas
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Sarie-Eldin & Partners
9 practice areas
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Shahid Law Firm
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Shalakany Law Office
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Notable

Al Tamimi & Company
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M&A
27 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie, Cairo
11 practice areas
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Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
11 practice areas
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Sharkawy & Sarhan
11 practice areas
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Zaki Hashem
11 practice areas
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Zulficar & Partners
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Adsero - Ragy Soliman & Partners
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Al Kamel Law
11 practice areas
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Al Tamimi & Company
8 practice areas
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MHR & Partners
9 practice areas
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Shahid Law Firm
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

ALC - Alieldean Weshahi & Partners
10 practice areas
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Alliance Law Firm
8 practice areas
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Ibrachy Legal Consultancy
5 practice areas
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Sarie-Eldin & Partners
9 practice areas
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Shalakany Law Office
11 practice areas
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Tier 5

Afifi Law Firm in association with Dentons.
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Dreny & Partners
5 practice areas
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Hafez & Partners
4 practice areas
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Jurisera
5 practice areas
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Khodeir & Partners
7 practice areas
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Soliman Hashish & Partners
7 practice areas
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GLA & Company
2 practice areas
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Marghany Advocates
3 practice areas
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Riad & Riad Law Firm
10 practice areas
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Rizkana & Partners
3 practice areas
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Projects
17 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie, Cairo
11 practice areas
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Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
11 practice areas
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Sharkawy & Sarhan
11 practice areas
View profile
Zaki Hashem
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Adsero - Ragy Soliman & Partners
8 practice areas
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MHR & Partners
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

Al Kamel Law
11 practice areas
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Al Tamimi & Company
8 practice areas
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Riad & Riad Law Firm
10 practice areas
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Sarie-Eldin & Partners
9 practice areas
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Shahid Law Firm
9 practice areas
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Shalakany Law Office
11 practice areas
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Zulficar & Partners
8 practice areas
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Notable

ALC - Alieldean Weshahi & Partners
10 practice areas
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Hafez & Partners
4 practice areas
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Khodeir & Partners
7 practice areas
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Soliman Hashish & Partners
7 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
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.


Highlights


Advised IFC as Egyptian counsel on a USD 150 million loan facility to Orascom Development Egypt, alongside Herbert Smith Freehills as international counsel. The work included due diligence on the borrower and its subsidiaries, reviewing the facility agreement, structuring and documenting the security package, and perfecting security interests under Egyptian law.


The firm is advising United Energy Group, alongside Mayer Brown, on its acquisition of Apex International Energy, including its upstream oil and gas assets in Egypt. The work included due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiating the SPA and advising on Egyptian regulatory approvals.

Key clients 

In banking the firm has relationships with Alfa Medical Group, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Securemisr, Nordea Bank, Infinity Group, Humania
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