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Baker McKenzie Advises ServiceNow, Inc. in Acquisition of G2K Group GmbH

G2K Group GmbH is a cutting-edge technology company in the artificial intelligence and IoT space in the retail industry.

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New Regulations on the Licensing and Registration of Digital Banks
Digital Bank Regulations will effectively allow for the establishment and operation of digital banks in Egypt.
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New Regulations on the Licensing and Regulatory Framework of Fintech Services
The Decrees come as part of the FRA’s continuing efforts to transition Egyptian financial markets towards digitization by encouraging the use of Fintech.

Overview

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).

Offices

Cairo

Emerald Business Center - Tower A
4th floor, Plot no. B2210
Smart Village, K28 Cairo-Alexandria Road
Giza, Egypt
Tel: +20 2 3537 9722

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.

The Legal 500 EMEA, Egypt

  • 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

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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MENA M&A Outlook 2023
A report researched and produced by Mergermarket with insights and thoughts of 200 of some of the most active dealmakers across the MENA region.
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MENA Soundbites
Our lawyers provide a roundup of the latest developments in the regional dispute resolution landscape.
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Contingent Workforce
Contingent workforce and flexible working continues to be a dominant issue in the current employment landscape.
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Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Projects to Benefit from State Support in Egypt
Read more about the new legislation enabling green hydrogen and ammonia projects through the Investment Law.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo acts for Afreximbank on its US$44 million aircraft financing facility to Egypt’s CIAF Leasing
Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo office, acted as an Egyptian legal counsel to the Afreximbank in connection with its secured refinancing facility worth USD 44 million to ...
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Baker McKenzie Advises ServiceNow, Inc. in Acquisition of G2K Group GmbH
G2K Group GmbH is a cutting-edge technology company in the artificial intelligence and IoT space in the retail industry.
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Baker McKenzie advises Hutchison Ports on two new container terminal concessions in Egypt
The total investment brings Hutchison Ports’ total investment in Egypt to over USD 1.5 billion.
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A positive outlook for M&A activity in Egypt despite a slight downturn in 2022: Baker McKenzie Report
Egypt’s M&A outlook witnessed a slowdown during the second half of 2022 (H2 2022) which affected the full year outcomes of 2022 (FY 2022), according to the latest report by Baker McKenzie.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo acts for the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to launch Erada Microfinance in partnership with Etisalat Egypt
The newly launched Company will provide micro and small enterprises with access to a wide range of financial services and a diversified set of innovative financial products.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo, advises Egyptian Real Estate Fund (I) in private placement of fund units
Helmy, Hamza & Partners, a member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, Cairo office, is pleased to announce that it has represented Banque Misr in establishing the first REIT in Egypt, ...
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Africa: Energy transition policies and regulatory developments light up across the continent
Across the continent, countries in Africa have outlined the efforts taken by their governments to address the urgent need to harness renewable power.
News | Awards
Baker McKenzie wins at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2022, including in Egypt
Leading global law Firm Baker McKenzie is among the big winners at the annual Middle East Awards 2022 hosted by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) in Dubai on 12 October 2022. 
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo advises National Egyptian Railway Industries Company on a supply agreement with Hyundai Rotem and the National Authority for Tunnels in relation to Cairo’s Metro
The consortium will manufacture and supply 40 new trains for the second and the third metro lines in Cairo.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo advises GlaxoSmithKline on the separation of its consumer healthcare business
Helmy,Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie's Cairo office, recently advised GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited on the separation of its consumer healthcare business to form global consumer ...
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo once again advises Pioneers Properties for Urban Development on its second EGP 425 million bonds issuance, part of an EGP 3 billion securitization bond program
The Firm also advised on the first issuance, which was approved by the Financial Regulatory Authority in January 2022.
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Baker McKenzie MENA Tax Forum
Catch this full day of interactive discussions on tax updates across the Middle East and a special focus on the impact of global tax policy developments such as Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 (Global ...
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