Egypt

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.

Research period review: 34th edition (2024/2025)

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