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Key contacts
Operations Manager: Sylvana Sabri
Partner : Abdallah El Shehaby
Quick facts
Number of Partners

2

Number of other qualified practitioners

13

Total number of practitioners (worldwide)

15

Languages

English, French and Arabic

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Firm overview

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.

Key practice areas
  • Asset finance
  • Covered bonds
  • Banking
  • Competition
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Islamic finance
  • M&A
  • Investment funds
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity funds
  • Private equity
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Real estate funds
  • Trade finance
Sector expertise
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Food and beverage
  • Financial services
  • Government and public policy
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport
Address:
35(A) Nile Corniche, Saray Maadi Tower,
Third Floor, Unit No. 11,
Maadi, Cairo, 11431
Tel:+201221802592 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://jurisera.com/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking
Notable
20 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie, Cairo
11 practice areas
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Matouk Bassiouny
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

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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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
8 practice areas
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Ibrachy Legal Consultancy
5 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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Afifi Law Firm in association with Dentons.
9 practice areas
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Dreny & Partners
5 practice areas
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Notable

GLA & Company
2 practice areas
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Jurisera
5 practice areas
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Rizkana & Partners
3 practice areas
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Soliman Hashish & Partners
7 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 5
27 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie, Cairo
11 practice areas
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Matouk Bassiouny
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.
9 practice areas
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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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Notable

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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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

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.

 
One of Jurisera’s key strengths lies in their clear and direct communication style. Their advice is concise, solution-oriented, and devoid of unnecessary complexity." - M&A
 
"Fast response, business oriented and professionalism." - Project development 
 
"Business acumen, commitment, and confidence." - Restructuring 
 
"Abdallah is an exceptional lawyer with a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and commercial awareness. He has deep knowledge across litigation, M&A, and corporate advisory, and is particularly strong in simplifying complex issues into clear, actionable solutions. His negotiation skills, client commitment, and ability to deliver under pressure set him apart. He is highly responsive, pragmatic, and always ensures that legal advice is aligned with business objectives." - Abdallah El Shehaby 
 
"Abdallah is a very good listener, keeps very strong customer relationship, has deep knowledge in both M&A and arbitration, come up with solutions for almost every problem." - Abdallah El Shehaby
 
"She is a highly competent and reliable legal professional, known for her meticulous work, sound judgment, and strategic approach. She communicates clearly, act with integrity, and consistently deliver practical, high-quality legal solutions. Her collaborative nature, professionalism, and strong ethical standards make her a valued advisor and trusted partner." - Alia Omran 
 
"He understands very well the business dynamics and protect the company against any potential risks." - Abdallah Elshehaby
 
"Throughout my collaboration with Abdallah ElShehabi, I have been consistently impressed by their exceptional legal acumen, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. He has demonstrated a remarkable ability to balance technical expertise with a clear understanding of business priorities, making them an invaluable partner in navigating complex corporate matters. Their proactive approach, clear communication, and dedication to fostering strong professional relationships have had a meaningful impact on our projects, ensuring success and alignment with our overall objectives. It has been a privilege working with Abdallah, whose professionalism and expertise truly stand out in the field." - Abdallah Elshehaby
 
Key clients 
 
Metra Computers, BluEV, DigiSay, Mario Haddad, Noor Scientific. 
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