About

Provided by Al Tamimi & Company

Our Corporate/M&A team has worked on some of the country's highest profile and most complex projects. We supports clients in a broad range of matters including legal due diligence; reviewing and implementing pre-transaction restructuring; drafting, reviewing and advising on all types of transaction documents ( share purchase agreements, subscription agreements, shareholder's agreements, management agreements, escrow agreements, share pledge agreements, and relevant ancillary documents); coordinating cross-border transactions with international counsels; filling and obtaining approvals from regulatory bodies; and providing advice on all aspects of corporate procedures. 

Our team in Egypt is supported by a strong regional network of offices. We have 60- plus specialized corporate & commercial lawyers throughout our 17 offices across the MENA region, enabling us to deliver comprehensive legal services. 

Recent deal highlights: Representing HSBC Bank, Investec Bank and CI Capital Investment Banking as underwriters in the IPO of the shares of Rameda on the Egyptian Exchange, which was the largest equity capital markets transaction in Egypt in 2019. Advising Ekuity Holding, the investment arm of Kuwait Investment Authority, on its acquisition of a minority stake in the Nile Aluminium and Metals Company, from Ezdehar Egypt Mid-Cap Fund Coöperatief. Advising EFG Finance Holding & GB Capital in relation to a joint venture with Talaat Mustafa Group in the mortgage finance sector.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Egypt
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Al Tamimi & Company's Egyptian corporate and M&A team has a strong track record when it comes to high-value transactions. The firm has experience representing both buyers and sellers in M&A matters, as well as advising on significant joint venture projects. Clients it represents include financial institutions and private equity houses.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Amr Namek
3
Band 3

Amr Namek is well regarded by his peers in the Egyptian market, with sources acknowledging his skilled handling of domestic and mid-market corporate transactions. He regularly acts for clients active in the banking and finance space. He recently joined Al Tamimi after leaving ALC Alieldean Weshahi & Partners.

"Amr is great in meetings and always there to assist. The quality of his advice is really valuable, accurate and of extreme validity."

"Amr Namek is efficient, calm and provides a quick turnaround."

"He's a real expert and authority in deal structuring, with good attention to detail."

"He is highly capable and provides valuable insights on our deals."

"Amr is one of the best and most diligent corporate lawyers we work with."

Ranked Lawyers at
Al Tamimi & Company

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Amr Namek
3
Band 3

Members

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Clients

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Al Tayseer International Hospital

Arafa Holding

Cairo Three A Group

Cairo for Investment and Real Estate Development CIRA

Chimera Investments

EFG Finance

Egyptian American Enterprise Fund

Ekuity Holding

Ezdehar Management

Infinity Energy

Telecom Egypt