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As market leaders in mergers and acquisitions, banking, projects and capital markets, we advise clients on some of the most prominent transactions in the Middle East.
Our accomplishments include advising the Arab Republic of Egypt, acting through the Ministry of Finance (MoF), on a landmark USD 3 billion syndicated financing transaction ("Islamic Syndication Deal of the Year Award 2022" at the Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Middle East Awards). Last year, we advised MoF on another USD 2 billion syndicated financing transaction ("Debt Market Deal of the Year 2021" at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Middle East Law Awards, and "Commodity Murabahah/Tawarruq Deal of the Year 2020" at the Islamic Finance News (IFN) Awards).
In project finance, we advised the lenders in relation to the financing of Canal Sugar's project for the development of a large-scale agricultural farm (approximately 188,000 acres) in Minya, Egypt ("Best-Structured Finance Deal in North Africa" at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2021).
In M&A, we advised the global healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited on the separation of its consumer healthcare business to form a global consumer healthcare company (Haleon). We also advised the Swiss construction chemicals group Sika AG on the acquisition of MBCC Group (Master Builders Construction Chemicals), the former BASF Construction Chemicals division, from Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, for a consideration of CHF 5.5 billion (EUR 5.2 billion).
In capital markets, we advised Arab Company for Projects and Urban Developments, a subsidiary of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding, on its first sukuk issuance in Egypt with a value of EGP 2 billion with final maturity at the end of 2024 ("Deal of the Year 2020" at the IFN Awards).
The quality of our work is reflected in the number of leading multinational corporations and financial institutions that seek our advice on complex matters and the recognition we regularly receive in the legal industry. In the past decade, we have been named IFLR Egypt's "Law Firm of the Year" six times, while our Cairo office has been ranked Tier 1 by IFLR1000, Legal500 and Chambers & Partners for banking and finance and M&A. Recently, we won "Banking & Finance Team of the Year" at the Middle East Legal Awards 2022, Chambers & Partners Middle East Awards' "Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year in Egypt 2021" and the IFN Awards' "Best Capital Markets Law Firm 2020." With more than 30 years' experience in the local market, we are also the go-to firm for dispute resolution, intellectual property and technology, and media and telecoms. Our Egypt lawyers have deep knowledge of the local legal, business, social and cultural environment, and work closely with colleagues across all of our offices to help clients navigate the intricacies of Egypt's regulatory environment and achieve their global objectives.
Offices
Cairo
Nile City Building, North Tower 21st Floor 2005C, Cornich El Nil Ramlet Beaulac Cairo Egypt
Tel: +20 2 2461 5520Fax: +20 2 2461 9302
Local expertise
Our Cairo office offers a range of legal services with a specific focus on M&A, Banking & Finance and Capital Markets. We are ranked one of the best law firms in Egypt in these areas, and our practical, tech-savvy approach to working with clients is fundamental to our success.
With the recent rise in cross-border transactions in Africa, our Antitrust & Competition Group has become even more crucial to clients as they apply for clearance for transactions across multiple jurisdictions and need help responding to dawn raids and cartel investigations.
With lawyers fluent in both English and Arabic, we prepare standard international commercial agreements in either language, including commercial leases and cooperation agreements. In addition to offering Intellectual Property registration and enforcement services, we understand the intricacies of Egypt's market for counterfeit products and have strong relationships with the local police and customs agents to aid in enforcement.
Industry knowledge
What sets our lawyers apart is their specialized knowledge of industries such as healthcare, in which we advise clients on local regulations and prospective developments, as well intellectual property rights and litigation. We also advise on major Energy, Mining & Infrastructure projects, from due diligence and contract review to high-level project finance.
We have significant experience advising Real Estate developers, sub-developers, investment funds and Islamic banks on large-scale mixed-use tourism projects, as well as commercial, retail and residential developments. We also advise local and global industry leaders in the following areas:
Tier 1 – Corporate, Commercial and M&A: 2008 to 2022
Tier 1 – Banking & Finance: 2008 to 2022
Tier 1 – Litigation: 2008 to 2022
Tier 1 – Energy: 2012 to 2022
Tier 1 – Projects & Infrastructure: 2008 to 2022
Tier 1 - Employment: 2017 to 2022
IFLR1000, Egypt
Tier 1 – Banking: 2008 to 2022
Tier 1 – Equity Capital Markets: 2008 to 2022
Tier 1 – M&A: 2008 to 2022
Tier 1 – Project Finance: 2008 to 2022
Tier 1 – Project Development: 2008 to 2022
Chambers Global, Egypt
Band 1 – Banking & Finance: 2008 to 2022
Band 1 – Corporate/M&A: 2008 to 2022
Band 1 – Projects & Energy: 2022
Awards
Banking & Finance Team of the Year (Egypt MoF sustainable financing) - the Middle East Legal Awards 2022
Islamic Syndication Deal of the Year (Egypt MoF sustainable financing) - the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2022
Best Structured Finance Deal in North Africa (Canal Sugar) - EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2021
Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year – Chambers Middle East Awards, 2021
Debt Market Deal of the Year 2021 (Ministry of Finance Egypt) – Asian Legal Business (ALB), 2021
Commodity Murabahah/Tawarruq Deal of the Year (Ministry of Finance Egypt) – Islamic Finance News (IFN), 2020
Deal of the Year (TMG Sukkuk Issuance) – Islamic Finance News (IFN), 2020
Best Capital Markets Law Firm in Egypt – Islamic Finance News (IFN), 2020
Corporate and Finance Law Firm of the Year Award – Chambers Middle East Awards, 2019
Equity Deal of the Year Award 2017 (ADES International) – IFLR Middle East Awards, 2017
Global Multilateral Deal of the Year Award (Egypt Solar) – Project Finance International Magazine, 2017
Deal of the Year Award (EEHC Assiut and West Damietta power plants) – Euromoney Trade Finance Journal, 2017
Finance and Restructuring Team of the Year Award – African Legal Awards, 2015
Egypt National Law Firm of the Year Award – IFLR Middle East Awards 2015
Infrastructure and Project Finance Deal of the Year (Sharkya Sugar) – Islamic Finance News (IFN), 2015
Overall Deal of the Year and Oil and Gas Deal of the Year (ERC) – Infrastructure Journal Awards, 2013
Egypt National Law Firm of the Year Award – IFLR Middle East Awards 2013
We support our lawyers’ professional growth through development programs designed to help them reach their highest potential. Our Development Framework offers our lawyers a roadmap to success by describing the legal skills and personal qualities they need to be successful at every stage of their careers. Our office also has a culture of friendship that extends throughout the Firm.
