Al Kamel Law
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.
Key clients
In banking the firm has relationships with Export-import Bank of The United States, U.K. Export Finance and Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Lactalis – Halawa Group, Nordea Bank, Palm Hills Developments, and Arab African International Bank.
Alliance Law Firm
Alliance Law Firm is a corporate law firm in Egypt founded in 2013. The firm has one office based in Cairo and is led by managing partner Dr, Ashraf Abou Elkheir.
The firm has a focus on M&A transactions and within this area the firm is particularly active on acquisitions, investments and joint ventures for clients primarily linked with investment management, consumer goods and financial services.
Testimonials
M&A
“Full dedication of the partners, namely Dr. Ashraf Abu Elkheir and Omar Farid to address our complex projects, despite short time frames. The team provides comprehensive analysis and solutions to complex matters while protecting us as a client and at the same time, not jeopardizing the negotiations of the relevant transaction. The agility, thorough legal assessment and flexibility is outstanding.”
Project development: Infrastructure
“Very professional team, well organized, presentable staff, they have great understanding of all details and law subjects, accurate and to be honest i feel proud tlusing them as law firm in Egypt.”
Ashraf Abu Elkheir
“High business acumen which adds a lot of value to assessing our complex matters and accordingly providing comprehensive legal advice that serves us best.”
Omar Farid
“Very professional, well organized and he has great understanding for everything.”
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Benya Capital, Commercial International Bank, Harmonica, Dolhinus Holding, Seha Capital, Golden Chain, Ezz Elarab Automotive, Qadanco, Titan International, ICON Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, and Amlak Finance.
Dreny & Partners
Dreny & Partners Law Firm is an independent law firm founded in 2014 and is led by managing partner Motaz El Dreny.
The firm has a particular focus on debt capital markets and M&A transactions. In debt capital markets the firm specialises in securitisation transactions for clients linked to financial services and real estate whereas in M&A the firm works on acquisitions and restructurings for a mix of buyers and sellers connected with financial services, technology and consumer goods and services.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include GB Lease, Talaat Mostafa Group, Amer Group, TMG, Premium Card International, New Urban Communities Authority, and RAYA Group.
Helmy Hamza & Partners
Helmy Hamza & Partners is a law firm in Egypt established in 1986. The firm is part of the Baker McKenzie network and has approximately 45 lawyers, including five partners and six counsels.
The firm has a strong practice across most practice areas recognised for Egypt, specifically banking & finance, equity capital markets, M&A and projects work.
In banking and finance the firm works on a mix of types of financing transactions, in equity capital markets the firm assists on both IPOs and secondary share offerings to clients, in M&A the firm focuses on acquisitions and investments and finally in projects the firm assists with both infrastructure and energy projects.
Testmonials
Bank lending: Borrower side
“The team are highly skilled professionals. Highly dedicated with business mind set.”
“Professionalism and unending support.”
Banking and finance
“Always to the point, attentive, precise, noting market conditions and practices. Very responsive.”
Financial services regulatory
“Very attentive and experienced.”
“They are good at critical thinking.”
M&A
“The team is highly responsive, highly professional, and miles ahead of the competition on a competency scale. They understand exactly what we need before attaining it for us, thus limiting the wasted time back and forth.”
“The team is technically very capable. Partnership involvement is impressive, and the quality of the associates is high.”
“Deep knowledge of Egyptian Corporate Law, experience in banks M&A transaction, strong negotiations expertise.”
Project development
“Very knowledgeable lawyers with good connections within the government. Delivering good quality work. They are also very flexible and willing to go the extra mile.”
Project finance
“Experienced with similar work.”
Mohamed El Harmy
“Mohamed is very competent, always to the point in his advice and most importantly always available and always makes client feel they are the most important one. Mohamed has a very positive attitude, friendly, professional and has excellent market knowledge. He is always aware of market standards and practices. It is always a pleasure working with him.”
“Very responsive and flexible with good quality work.”
“Very professional. Extremely helpful. Highly skilled and dedicated.”
Ghada El Ehwany
“Knowledgeable, attentive.”
“Ghada is a great listener and has a remarkable ability to influence outcomes in a very amicable manner. She has great technical depth and an impressive negotiator.”
Ingy El Kady
“Ingy has impressive negotiation and drafting skills.”
Lamyaa Gadelhak
“Very good listening, understanding, providing clear response, very good communicator and negotiator.”
Mohamed Ghannam
“He is an amazing professional. Very capable and has excellent ethics.”
Hani Nassef
“Great communication, knowledge of Egyptian Corporate and Banking Law, strong negotiations skills.”
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include African Development Bank, Arab African International Bank, Arab Banking Corporation, Banque Du Caire, Banque Misr, BLOM Bank SAL, Carbon Holdings, First Abu Dhabi Bank, International Finance Corporation, Marakez Al Sokhna for Real Estate Projects, and TMG for Real Estate and Tourism Company.
Jurisera
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.
Khodeir & Partners
Khodeir & Partners is a law firm in Egypt established in December 2019 by Mohamed Khodeir. The firm has more than 20 fee earners and has one office in Giza.
The firm has a focus on M&A deals but is also active on project finance transactions. In M&A the firm primarily works on acquisitions for clients connected with financial services and investment management.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Veto-Pharm International for Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals, Infinity Energy, International Consultant Law Office ICLO (UAE), Morgan Lewis law firm, Lnddo, Wise Investments S.A.E, Mid bank, Fine for Papers Manufacturing and Al Mostakbal for Urban Development.
Matouk Bassiouny
Matouk Bassiouny established its regional headquarters in 2005 in Cairo and has developed into a full-service business law firm in Egypt led by regional managing partner Mahmoud Bassiouny. In addition to its Cairo base the firm also 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 also has a particular specialism in transactions involving equity capital markets transactions where they work for clients linked to financial services, industrial production and manufacturing and consumer goods and services.
Key clients
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.
Riad & Riad Law Firm
Riad & Riad Law Firm is a law firm based in Egypt.
The firm has a focus on projects work with a specialism for clients and projects linked to energy and transportation. The firm is also active in M&A transactions with a focus on acquisitions and restructurings assisting clients linked to the construction, manufacturing and financial services sectors.
Testimonials
Project development: Energy
“R&R's advice was timely, to the point and industry focused.”
Fatma Salah
“Fatma is very good at providing tailored advice with an industry focus.”
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Medtronic, Nufarm, Cairo-Scan, Laboratory Corporation of America, AVS, DAZN, Xiaomi, Thani Dubai Gold Mining Company, Maersk Drilling, Eni, Fawaz Alhokair Group, SEDCO Holding, British Airways, G4S, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Sarie-Eldin & Partners
Sarie-Eldin & Partners – Legal Advisors is a commercial law firm in Egypt established in 2007. The firm is led by its founder and managing partner Dr. Hani Sarie-Eldin and has one office in Giza.
The firm is particularly strong in Banking work but is also very active in M&A and project transactions and the firm has a specialism in working for clients connected with financial services. In banking and finance transactions more generally, the firm assists on both corporate and project financings, including islamic financings.
Testimonials
Amira Sherif
“Amira Sherif is extremely well versed with finance and investment legal requirements; she is able to create legal solutions that meet the business requirements and willing to research / learn about new structures and advise on them.”
“Creative solutions, strong negotiation skills and risk management, she delegates well and gets her team’s support.”
Key clients
Banque Misr, National Bank of Egypt, Arab African International Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, ADIB Capital, Egyptian Ministry of Finance, General Authority for Lands and Dry Ports.
Soliman Hashish & Partners
Soliman Hashish & Partners is a corporate law firm founded in 2014. The firm is led by joint managing partners Frederic Soliman and Mohamed Hashish and has one office in New Cairo.
The firm is a specialist in project development and M&A transactions. In M&A the firm assists on acquisitions and restructurings for clients in the technology, financial services and industrial sectors whilst in projects the firm works on infrastructure projects for clients linked with the financial services, construction, waste and education sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include among others Adidas, Africa Crest Education Group, Agence Française de Développement, Al-Hugayet Contracting, Alstom, AnsanWikfs, ArcelorMittal, Arizona State University, Armatec, Babcock & Wilcox, Barwa, BLS International, BRF, ByteDance, Ceragem, Commerzbank, COMVITA, CSC Computer Sciences, Degrémont, Developed Center for Education Services, Developed Egyptian Education Group, Dura-Line, Dusit, DXC Technology, Eastern Company for Home Appliances, EFESO, Egico Trading, Egyptian Education Group, and Emerging Markets Property Group.
Zaki Hashem & Partners
Zaki Hashem & Partners is a corporate and commercial law firm in Egypt established in 1953. The firm has one office in Cairo and has over 100 fee-earners and 170 employees.
The firm has a strong practice in banking, debt capital markets, M&A and project development achieving top tier status in all of them.
In banking and finance the firm focuses on both corporate and project financing for a mix of borrowers and lenders whilst in debt capital markets the firm works on bonds and securitisations for issuers. In M&A meanwhile, the firm assists with acquisitions for acquirers and in projects the firm works on a mix of infrastructure and energy-related deals.
Testimonials
Banking and finance
“Zaki Hashem & Partner is our go-to firm for our banking and finance transactions in Egypt. On our deals, Zaki Hashem & Partners were always very reactive and solution-oriented. They showed an extensive knowledge of the banking and finance sector.”
“We really enjoyed the experience working with the firm. Clear expertise on this matter to validate what was and not possible. Dedication to quickly understand matters, legal knowledge/expertise, speed of work, accessibility at any given time for further questions, clear solutions explained comprehensibly.”
Capital markets: Debt
“Professional, strong timekeeping and provided good advice.”
Capital markets: Equity
“Their team is of the highest quality.”
“Yasser Hashem is accessible, client-friendly and a walking encyclopedia of Egyptian law and practice.”
“They staff their transactions with high-quality lawyers, so one always feels comfortable that things are being well looked after. They are one of the elite, most respected firms not only in Egypt but in the wider region.”
Capital markets: Structured finance and securitisation
“Professional, well organized and full understanding of the transaction and the goal to be achieved.”
Financial restructuring
“Speedy, trustworthy and high expertise.”
“They have a team specified in the task that they conducted for our bank.”
M&A
“The team was knowledgeable about negotiations techniques, procedures and laws.”
“Great response rate and pace, outstanding archive of important documents and relevant history, their understanding of business relevance.”
“Very knowledgeable, great work ethic (turnaround times, accessibility, etc.), fantastic attitude and very good strategic negotiators.”
PPP/PFI
“Professional experienced team, quick response times, able to provide service in tight time schedules. Competitive service and pricing and aftersales service & support.”
Private equity
“Zaki Hashem Law Firm stands as a beacon of legal excellence in Egypt, renowned for its exceptional services and profound expertise in the field of private equity and venture capital. As one of Egypt's top law firms, it has been instrumental in shaping the regulatory framework for fund regulation, distinguishing itself as a vital contributor to the capacity building within these sectors. Zaki Hashem Law Firm’s dedication to excellence and innovation has not only earned it a prestigious reputation but also positioned it as a key player in the evolution of Egypt’s financial and legal sectors.”
Project development: Energy
“Effective and clear advice, delivered on time and to budget.”
Project development: Infrastructure
“ZH&P have profound knowledge and expertise in construction projects and showed to be very responsive to all requests.”
Arig Ali
“Arig Ali has done a very great work in all the transactions, and she is the most talented female lawyer in town.”
“Arig Ali is able to merge international best practice and standards and Egyptian law in a practical way that helps clients achieve their objectives.”
“She is efficient, concise, clear and effective in her advice.”
“Arig Ali, associated with the esteemed Zaki Hashem Law Firm, is unequivocally recognized as one of the finest legal minds in Egypt, particularly in the realms of private equity and venture capital regulation. Her profound expertise, coupled with an unwavering dedication to fostering the growth and understanding of fund regulation, sets her apart as an unparalleled professional in her field. Arig's pivotal role as the fund regulation instructor for the inaugural Private Equity Diploma at the American University in Cairo, and her integral contributions to the legal foundations of private capital masterclasses across Egypt, underscore her exceptional capabilities and influence. Her insights and analyses have become indispensable to the Egyptian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, evidencing her stature as a thought leader and a linchpin in shaping the country's PE and VC legal landscape.”
“She is very competent and very much attention to detail. She is simply the best female lawyer in town.”
“Arig is not just one of the best corporate lawyers in Egypt but in the entire region. She is responsive, well-connected and highly practical, which is critical in a jurisdiction where the law sometimes needs to catch up with international practice. Other than the country code of her phone number, however, she is indistinguishable from the very best corporate lawyers in her field in Europe or the Americas.”
Khalid Al-Melegi
“He provided good advice.”
Helal El Hossary
“He is very professional.”
“He is an expert in dealing with regulatory firms.”
Hossam Hafez
“Always available, knowledgeable and found solutions for unclear situations.”
“Communicative, knowledgeable about law, provided solutions, showed business understanding, they demonstrated energy and were accessible.”
“Great attitude, negotiating skills, knowledgeable and calm attitude during stressful times.”
“Hossam encompasses all the right skills, knowledge, attributes to enable him to excel in his profession dealing with large corporations. Clear legal expertise on the matter discussed dissecting complex issues and develop sound legal options for my company. Effective communication skills, he articulated his arguments very precisely and clearly to us. Attention to detail, he paid meticulous attention to any legal aspect when drafting final legal solution to ensure accuracy. Finally, he has been with my team and I from beginning to end in this process making us feel very comfortable and reassuring we have all taken the right steps at all times.”
Yasser Hashem
“He is an excellent manager, and an engaging and efficient transaction support partner.”
Sameh Kamal
“Sameh Kamal showed to be responsive to all requests and provided profound knowledge and expertise in construction projects and relationships with general contractors in Egypt.”
“Professional & experienced, very good industry knowledge and familiarity, excellent responsiveness. He showed initiative and was proactive.”
Ragia Omran
“She understands business needs and provide perfect advice with decision making process.”
“Ragia is highly professional and well experienced. She is solution-oriented and always provides clear and helpful advice.”
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include HSBC, CIB, Citigroup Global Markets, Palm Hills for Development, EFG Hermes, Beltone Capital, American International Group (AIG Egypt), Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications, Al Babtain Group, RAMW Group and Wadi Group.
Zulficar & Partners
Zulficar & Partners is a corporate law firm in Egypt established in 2009. The firm is led by managing partner Dr. Firas El Samad and is based in Cairo.
The firm has a strong practice in equity capital markets and M&A work. In equity capital markets the firm assists on both IPOs and secondary share offerings for issuers from a wide variety of sectors whilst in M&A the firm works on a wide range of work including restructurings, acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures for clients linked with financial services and investment management, technology, construction and logistics.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Arab Banking Corporation, African Export-Import Bank, Banque Misr, Sky Finance, Suez Canal Bank, The United Bank, The Bank of New York Mellon, Taqa Arabia and Torah Portland Cement Company.
Adsero - Ragy Soliman & Partners
ADSERO – Ragy Soliman & Partners is an Egyptian full-service law firm founded in 2019. The firm is led by managing partner Ragy Soliman and has one office in Cairo.
Highlights
The firm is active across all ranked practice areas. In banking and finance the firm works on corporate and project financings, in capital markets the firm focuses on bond, secondary share offerings and sukuk deals for clients whereas in M&A the firm assists on fund raising, acquisitions and joint ventures and in projects the firm works on both energy and infrastructure projects for clients from a wide variety of sectors.
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.
Al Tamimi & Company
Nour & Partners is the associate firm of the wider regional law firm
Al Tamimi & Company. The firm has one office in Cairo and is led by head of office, Ayman Nour.
The firm has a particular focus on banking and M&A work. In banking and finance the firm works on mainly loan facilities for clients linked with the banking or financial services sectors. In M&A the firm assists with acquisitions for clients in the financial services, education and manufacturing sectors.
Key clients
Notable clients of the firm include EFG Hermes, Standard Chartered Bank, Al Futtaim, United Al Saqer Group, The British University in Egypt, Mastercard, Mubadala Energy and IBM.
Bahaa-Eldin Law Office in cooperation with BonelliErede
Bahaa-Eldin Law Office in cooperation with BonelliErede is a team made up of Egyptian law firm Bahaa-Eldin Law Office. In July 2018, it teamed up with Italian law firm BonelliErede. The firm has one office in Cairo.
Highlights
The firm is particularly active in M&A and project development work. In M&A the firm works on acquisitions and joint ventures for a mix of clients connected with financial services, industrial production and manufacturing, and the public sectors.
Key clients
Notable clients of the firm include Ariston Holding, Central Bank of Egypt, E.Miroglio Ead, Almaviva and GKSD Group.
Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co operates in Egypt through their associate office, Barakat, Maher & Partners Advocates & Legal Consultants. The office opened in Egypt in February 2023 and is led by managing partner Mohamed Barakat.
Highlights
The firm has a particular focus on debt capital markets and M&A work. In debt capital markets the firm's work focuses on assisting issuers in the financial services and investments spaces with bond and securitisation issuances. In M&A the firm primarily works on acquisitions for buyers linked to financial services and investment management, real estate, tourism and industrial sectors.
Key clients
Notable clients of the firm include Saint Gobain, JAF Investment, Bedaya Mortgage Finance Co., Arabia Investment Holding, Banque Misr and Misr for Managing Investment Funds.
Dentons Egypt
Dentons in association with Afifi Law Office is the Dentons office in Egypt and opened in 1964. The firm has one office in Cairo.
The firm has a focus on banking, M&A and project finance.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Total Marketing Services, Amazon, Daimler, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail Company, Warner Music, Volkswagen, Credit Suisse, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, National Bank of Bahrain and European Investment Bank.
Ibrachy Legal Consultancy
Ibrachy Legal Consultancy was founded by Ashraf Elibrachy in 2006 as a de-merger from one of Egypt’s oldest law firms established in 1932.
The firm has a particular strength in banking transactions but is also focused on M&A and project finance work. In these areas the firm has a specialism in working with clients connected with financial services.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include the International Finance Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Commercial International Bank Egypt, Bank Audi Egypt, Bank of Baroda, Philip Morris, PROPARCO, and Silk Road Fund.
Levari
Levari in assocation with Pitmans is a law firm established in 2012. The firm has 35 lawyers and has offices in Cairo, Dubai and London.
The firm has a focus on M&A work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Travelstart, Goodsmart, Valify, Kairo Labs and My Way for Tourism.
Marghany Advocates
Marghany Advocates is an Egyptian law firm established in 1987 by Professor Dr. Mohamed Marghany. The firm has one office in Cairo and is currently led by managing partner Mr. Amir Marghany.
The firm has a particular focus on M&A and corporate work and within this has a particular focus on buyer side acquisition transactions.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include AOI, Sigma Capital, Tanamy Capital, Option Travel and TicketsMarche.
Rizkana & Partners
Founded in Egypt in 2016, Rizkana & Partners
(“R&P”) is a full-service law firms based in Cairo and led by managing partner Hazim Rizkana.
The firm has a particular focus on banking & finance and M&A work. In banking and finance the firm's work focuses on assisting with facility agreements for clients connected with the legal sector. In M&A the firm works on acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings for a mix of acquirers and sellers connected with the financial services, investments and consumer goods & services sectors.
Shahid Law Firm
Shahid Law Firm is an Egyptian law firm established in 1987 by Counselor Sarwat Abd El-Shahid. The firm has one office in Cairo.
The firm is active in banking & finance, equity capital markets, M&A and projects work. In banking and finance the firm works on acquisition financing whilst in equity capital markets the firm works on secondary share offerings, in M&A the firm works on acquisitions and restructurings and in projects the firm works on energy and infrastructure projects.
Key clients
Notable clients of the firm include FMO, Voltalia, Scatec Solar, OiLibya, NI Capital, Egyptian Iron & Steel Company, Heliopolis Company for Housing and Development, Abbott Laboratories, Acciona, Béard and Scatec Solar.
Shalakany Law Office
Shalakany Law Office is a corporate law firm in Egypt founded in 1912. The firm has over 60 lawyers and counselors including 12 partners and has an office in Cairo and Alexandria.
The firm has
a particularly strong practice in project finance transactions and is also very active in project development work as well as banking, M&A, and both debt and equity capital markets. Within these areas the firm is a specialist in working on
project related transactions.
Al Ahly Capital, ECHEM, IDA, National Investment Bank,
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, Rosatom, Karm Solar, Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company, Toyota
Tshusho, Credit Agricole, Citibank International, SACE, JBIC, NEXI, OPIC,
GEMS Education, South Atlantic Petroleum, Dubai Holding, United Energy Group, VEON and Japan Tobacco International.
Sharkawy & Sarhan
Sharkawy & Sarhan is a corporate law firm in Egypt established in 2006.
The firm has a strong practice in banking and finance as well as M&A transactions and within these areas they specialize in working on bank lending transactions.
In banking and finance the firm works for mainly lenders, in M&A the firm works on acquisitions and provided regulatory advice to a mix of acquirers and sellers, and in projects the firm works mainly on infrastructure projects.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Dell Technologies, Vodafone Group, EFG Hermes Private Equity, Saham Sante, Sanofi and Chubb Services UK.
