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Egyptian Competition Authority Issues Price Fixing Cartel Decision and Expands Scope of Commercially Sensitive Information

ECA initiates criminal proceedings against 162 broiler chick producers and issues cartel decision relating to the advertising and publication market by prohibiting the conduct of five advertising companies.
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Waste-to-Energy Framework
The Egyptian government is discussing an amendment to the established FiT rate for waste to energy (WtE) projects in Egypt to attract more investments for these projects.
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Out with the old, in with the new — New Labor Law: modernization, enhancement and alignment
The New Labor Law successfully balances the interests of both employers and employees.

Overview

Helmy, Hamza & Partners, the Cairo office of Baker McKenzie since 1986, specializes in first-of-its-kind transactions and strategic legal solutions in Egypt's dynamic market. We work with our colleagues across more than 70 global offices to serve clients and meet their evolving needs, providing tailored advice underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise and enhanced by first-rate market knowledge.

Offices

Cairo

Emerald Business Center - Tower A
4th floor, Plot no. B2210
Smart Village, K28 Cairo-Alexandria Road
Giza, Egypt

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Tel: +20 2 3537 9722

Local expertise

Our Cairo office has been at the forefront of the Egyptian legal sector for over three decades, meaning we can provide unparalleled knowledge and advice on local matters which will help your mandate run smoothly. IFLR1000, Legal 500 EMEA, and Chambers and Partners consistently rank our team in Egypt in Tier 1 in Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure, Capital Markets and Dispute Resolution.

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.

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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Global Private M&A Guide
A practical tool covering key aspects of the legal and regulatory M&A framework across the globe.
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Cloud Compliance Center for Financial Institutions
Explore our Cloud Compliance Center for clear, jurisdiction-specific guidance on cloud adoption in financial institutions
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Key Antitrust and Competition Trends for Emerging Markets in EMEA 2024
Our Antitrust & Competition practitioners provided insights and practical takeaways to help navigate the evolving Competition enforcement landscape for emerging markets in the region.
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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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Contaminated Land Guide
This guide offers an overview of national laws and regulations in over 30 countries governing the discovery, management and cleanup of environmental impacts at industrial sites.
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Baker McKenzie Cairo Acts for a Consortium Led by Africinvest on a Strategic Sale in the Digital Payments Sector
We advised a consortium led by Africinvest, a leading African private equity firm, in connection with the sale of a stake in a group of companies operating the digital payment cards sector.
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Baker McKenzie Cairo advises Tanmiya Capital Venture Fund II on the acquisition of a strategic minority stake in El Abd Company for Investment, Manufacturing, and Confectionery Trading S.A.E. (El Abd)
We advised Tanmiya Capital Venture Fund II ("TCV II") on the minority investment in El Abd Company for Investment, Manufacturing, and Confectionery Trading S.A.E. ("El Abd"), the ...
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Baker McKenzie Cairo Advises European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Banque Misr on a Syndicated Loan of around USD 80 million to Orange Egypt
We advised a syndicate of banks consisting of Banque Misr – Dubai branch, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Banque Misr S.A.E. on the provision of a USD 40 million ...
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Baker McKenzie Cairo Advises Banque Misr S.A.E. on Syndicated Facility to Middle East Real Estate and Tourism Investment Company
Advised a Banque Misr S.A.E.-led consortium on a EGP 1.3 billion syndicated loan to Middle East Real Estate and Tourism Investment Company, a Palm Hills unit.
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Baker McKenzie Cairo Legal Counsel to Maseera Holding for Financial Investments in Strategic Acquisition of ADVA
We advised Maseera, a leading digital FSP, on its acquisition of ADVA, a leading consumer finance platform in Egypt. This marks a milestone in Maseera’s AI-driven growth in North Africa.
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Baker McKenzie Cairo Advises EFG Finance on its investment in MaxAB-Wasoko and the contribution of Fatura into the MaxAB-Wasoko platform
We advised EFG Finance, an EFG Holding company, and its NBFI Platform on its strategic investment in MaxAB-Wasoko and the sale of its Egypt-based B2B marketplace, Fatura LLC, to MaxAB-Wasoko.
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Surge in the Number of Egypt M&A deals in 2024 compared to the previous year: Baker McKenzie Report
The growth in Egypt's overall M&A deal volume is attributed to a 31% increase in domestic deal volume and a 25% increase in cross-border deal volume.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo Acts for Banque Du Caire in Securing Syndicated Facility to Cheiron Egypt Delta Limited
The loan will finance up to 45.5% of the investment costs associated with the development works for the West Burullus area.
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Baker McKenzie Advises Private Equity Firm, Amethis, on Acquisition of Majority Stake in Kazareen Textile Group (KTG)
The Firm advised Amethis, an impact-oriented private equity firm on its acquisition of a majority stake in KTG, a leading textiles, apparel and fashion manufacturing group.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo Advises on the United Bank IPO, First Banking Institution to Debut on EGX in More Than Two Decades
Firm acted as transaction counsel in the initial public offering of the United Bank, which is primarily owned by the Central Bank of Egypt.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo Acts for Raya Holding for Financial Investments S.A.E. and Raya Data Centre on Strategic Investment by Africa50
Firm acted as legal advisor to Raya Holding for Financial Investments S.A.E. and Raya Data Centre in landmark transaction involving strategic investment by Africa50.
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