ADSERO – Ragy Soliman & Partners is a corporate law firm based in Cairo which was founded in 2019.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking, capital markets, M&A and project finance transactions.
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.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets, M&A, project development and project finance.
In banking the firm worked on a range of loans and financings for mainly borrowers in the financial services and technology and telecommunications sectors.
In debt capital markets the firm worked on sukuk and bond issues for issuers.
In M&A the firm's work focused on acquisitions for a mix of sellers and acquirers in the investment management, financial services, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors.
In project development the firm worked on projects for clients in the real estate and technology and telecommunications sectors.
In project finance the firm worked on financings for borrowers and lenders linked to the financial services, consumer goods, utilities and education sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Chimera Investments EGP 855 million acquisition of GB Lease stake
Chimera Investments acquisition of MNT Investments stake
Egyptian Ministry of Finance Samurai bond issue
Telecom Egypt $167 million loan
Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Banking
“Very knowledgeable on Egyptian law with an excellent calibre of associates.”
Capital markets
“Highly responsive and knowledgeable. Proactive and commercial in their approach.”
Financial services regulatory
“They provide maximum support and have excellent knowledge of the updated regulations so that they provide the correct information at the right time.”
M&A
“They are a leader in the market with a great and very-orientated team. A reputable organisation.”
"Responsive, knowledgeable, available at all times and they know the market dynamics and understand the local legal concepts very well.”
“Comprehensive analysis and post-transaction follow-up.”
"Efficient, prompt, knowledgeable, on time and – most importantly – quite helpful. Always there for you.”
Project development
“Very responsive, extremely deep knowledge on Egyptian specific regulations for our businesses and very competitive fees.”
Project finance
“A very qualified team.”
Restructuring
“Adsero provided our firm with a structured project plan for road-blockers discovery and go-to-market strategy; an agile strike team that was able to navigate the challenges and surprises down the line; and out-of-the-box solutions for risks that we had to mitigate as the project developed.”
Ahmed Abdelgawad El Gawad
“Very knowledgeable and responsive.”
“Very supportive.”
Mohamed Abdelgawad
“One of the best lawyers in the Egyptian market, mentor to a large number of young lawyers and quite solid technical expertise.”
“Everything. Attention to detail.”
Hana Awad
“A hard worker – very innovative in law.”
Farida Banany
“Agility and flexibility. Domain expertise. Resourcefulness.”
Hossam Gramon
“Excellent knowledge of Egyptian law; good at flagging issues that could be of concern.”
Malak Khalil
“Responsiveness, great attitude, deep knowledge and understanding of our business.”
"Responsive, always available and can provide on-point advice.”
Karima Seyam
“Excellent associate; responsive; detail-oriented.”