Matouk
Bassiouny is a full-service law firm based in Egypt. In addition to Cairo the firm 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 has a particular specialism in transactions involving equity capital markets.
Key clients of the firm include ADQ, Hassan Allam, Etisalat, Orascom Investment Holding, Orascom Financial Holding, RAMEDA, GB Auto, Afaq Fund, Arab Investment Bank, Abdul Latif Jameel, Act Financial,
Halanfor Consumer Financing, Blink Finance and
Taleem.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking, equity capital markets, M&A, project development and project finance.
In banking the firm worked on loans and financings for clients connected with the banking, real estate, public, consumer goods and energy sectors.
In equity capital markets the firm worked on
transactions for clients linked with the
investment management and financial services sectors.
In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions for
acquirers and sellers
linked to the
automotive, manufacturing,
financial
services and
investment management sectors.
In project development the firm worked on projects for developers and concessionaires
in the energy,
manufacturing and
logistics sectors.
In project finance the firm worked on financings for
a mix of borrowers and lenders
in the financial services,
energy and real estate sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Alexandria’s Port’s Trans Misr Terminal project
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company acquisition of
B.TECH stake
Sky Investments for the Ownership and Management of Projects $76 million loan
Client Feedback:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
“Knowledgeable. Effective and punctual.”
“Detailed, thorough and available.”
"A deep partnership we can trust and rely on to provide quality and timely legal advice across all business functions and different types of legal requirements, including corporate structuring, debt raising, equity raising and securitization.”
“Regulatory problem-solving.”
“They are the go-to firm for legal due diligence work due to their vast experience. They always identify potential risks in a transaction and advise how to best mitigate them.”
"Excellent structuring and problem-solving ability. Great in negotiations. Very thorough.”
“Highly responsive, commercial and solutions orientated.”
"Responsive, knowledgeable, and they provide practical solutions and support.”
"They're incredibly responsive and clearly know their stuff.”
“They are responsive and understand the negotiating culture in Egypt.”
“The partner assigned to our project was equally skilled, swift in responding and precise in his professional legal judgement. Moreover, Mr Bassiouny understands commercial matters and their implications for major project decisions in areas where commercial and legal questions overlap. His advice on complex matters is concise and comprehensive for transaction managers. Furthermore,
he enjoys an unsurpassed network with the relevant authorities, which is helpful to promote short-notice meetings and feedback.”
"Matouk
Bassiouny are very responsive and adopt a commercial approach, which is essential to get complex projects closed in a jurisdiction like Egypt.”
“Nadia is professional, technically
sound and knowledgeable about the market and local law. She keeps me up to date with billing, expenses etc. Nadia is good at looking for solutions and is practical and supportive.”
"Nadia is simply great.
She's incredibly responsive and helpful whilst also
providing top-notch advice.
She's commercial and has a fantastic relationship with her clients.”
"She is very technically astute and a good negotiator.”
“He is focused, and quick in understanding and responding. Has a sharp understanding of interactions between legal and commercial issues and access to a network of senior officials in relevant Egyptian authorities.”
"Provides responsive and commercial advice. Great understanding of government permitting and approvals for large projects.”
"Knowledgeable and supportive.”
"Highly responsive, commercial and solutions oriented.”
“He has deep knowledge and expertise, very responsive.”
"Structuring and problem-solving, knowledge of the law and negotiations skills.”
“Very good understanding of the sector we are
operating in and our business requirements. In-depth understanding of relevant laws and regulations. Great client relationship management.”
“Ashraf has managed to perform all the intended responsibilities assigned to him on time.”
“Knowledgeable, detail-oriented, supportive and punctual.”
"Great experience in debt raising and debt capital markets (securitization). Great customer relationship management.”
"Responsive and explanatory.”
