Baker McKenzie

Egypt

Insight
Data privacy and security requirements starting to make their way into Egyptian laws
Recently, Egypt has adopted two new laws on cyber crime and consumer protection which can be seen as the first attempt by Egypt to regulate data privacy and security.
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Overview

As market leaders in mergers and acquisitions, project finance and capital markets, we advise clients on some of the most prominent transactions in the Middle East. Our accomplishments include advising BNP Paribas on the USD 469 million SACE (Italian export credit agency) covered buyer credit term loan facility to the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, named Euromoney Trade Finance Journal's "Deal of the Year" in 2017, advising EFG Hermes as the Sole Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner on the (USD 170 million) global offering by ADES International Holding Ltd, on the London Stock Exchange, named IFLR Middle East Awards' "Equity Deal of the Year 2017" and advising various development consortia opposite International Finance Corporation (IFC) on five of IFC's thirteen solar PV projects under Round 2 of the Egyptian Government's Feed-in Tariff (FiT) programme named Project Finance Magazine Awards "Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2017".

Offices

Cairo

Nile City Building, North Tower
21st Floor 2005C, Cornich El Nil
Ramlet Beaulac
Cairo
Egypt
Tel: +20 2 2461 5520 Fax: +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.

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.

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Insight
13 November 2018
Data privacy and security requirements starting to make their way into Egyptian laws
Recently, Egypt has adopted two new laws on cyber crime and consumer protection which can be seen as the first attempt by Egypt to regulate data privacy and security.
Insight
26 September 2018
Egyptian Competition Authority Starts Intervening in Pre-Merger Transactions
Following media reports that two multinational companies were in merger discussions, the Egyptian Competition Authority has told the parties to seek prior ECA approval before entering into any ...
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10 May 2018
Colluding to Lower Prices can be Illegal too: Egypt Fines a Price-Reducing Cartel for the First Time
Twelve individuals from nine companies were fined a total of EGP 4.5 million for their involvement in a cartel designed to lower prices and foreclose the market for chick production.
Insight
15 December 2017
December 2017 Overview l Qatar Diplomatic Crisis - Where are we now?
The political and economic boycott of Qatar continues to have a significant impact on trade in the Middle East and has caused significant disruption to supply chains.
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2017
Qatar Diplomatic Crisis - What it Means for Your Business
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar and moved to close off access to the Gulf country.
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13 July 2017
UPDATE: Qatar Diplomatic Crisis - The Continuing Impact
The political and economic boycott of Qatar continues to have a significant impact on international trade in the Middle East.
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12 June 2017
UPDATE: Qatar Diplomatic Crisis - How It May Impact You in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt
Since Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on 5 June 2017, and moved to close off access to the Gulf country, there have been a few developments.
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News
18 October 2018
Baker McKenzie Signs Cooperation Protocol with the British University in Egypt
This will link education and research with practice and application in Egypt.  
News
27 July 2018
Baker McKenzie wins a private damages action following a cartel case before Cairo Economic Court of Appeal
Helmy, Hamza & Partners  has successfully advised  El Motaheda Co. for Trade on a ...
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14 April 2018
Baker McKenzie wins Mergermarket Financial Services M&A industry award
Now on its third year, the awards hosted by Mergermarket recognised the top banks and law firms supporting M&A in a range of sectors in the region.
News
09 April 2018
Foreign investment "first" in Saudi Arabia: Allianz Group acquires stake in Saudi-listed company
This is the first time that a foreign strategic investor has been allowed to acquire shares in a company already listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.
News
27 March 2018
Consolidation in KSA Dairy Industry: NADEC Acquires Al Safi Danone
The deal will help consolidate NADEC's and ASD’s business in the dairy industry in Saudi Arabia, reinforce their position to create a leading regional dairy and beverage player, and extend ...
News
22 January 2018
Middle East M&A Activity Rallies in Q4 2017: Baker McKenzie Report
Global M&A deal-making in 2017 stayed in line with 2016 levels, rising slightly by 3% and flat growth in terms of value, and Middle East activity rallied in the last quarter of the year.
News
21 December 2017
Global IPO volume hits 10-year high; active 2017 for IPOs in the Middle East: Baker McKenzie Report
Global IPO volumes in 2017 reached the highest level in a decade according to the report. The Middle East region also picked up with 300% increase in value of domestic deals.
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Events
10 December 2018
Looking Back, Striding Forward: Key Insights into Avoiding and Resolving Disputes in MENA
Baker McKenzie invites you to its inaugural dispute resolution event, where our experts from the Middle East, the United Kingdom and the United States will lead an interactive discussion.
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