Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Egypt
Band 1
Contact number
+202 2796 2042Chambers Review
Matouk Bassiouny houses a pre-eminent corporate team praised for its expertise in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. The Cairo-based group is also known for its strength in high-stakes joint venture projects. Its lawyers are experienced in handling transactions occurring across a wide variety of sectors, including transportation, TMT and energy. The firm regularly represents private equity houses in high-value buyout transactions.
Work Highlights
- Matouk Bassiouny was Egyptian counsel to Development Partners International on the USD150 million sale of its minority stake in B.TECH to the Egyptian investment division of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very strong, hands-on team; they're incredibly responsive and client-friendly."
"I think they are the best law firm in Egypt. They have very strong technical skills and a deep bench of experienced partners."
"In terms of M&A they are fantastic; they provide incredible service."
"Their responsiveness is top-notch. They are my go-to local counsel in Egypt."
"They have a very strong, hands-on team; they're incredibly responsive and client-friendly."
"I think they are the best law firm in Egypt. They have very strong technical skills and a deep bench of experienced partners."
"In terms of M&A they are fantastic; they provide incredible service."
"Their responsiveness is top-notch. They are my go-to local counsel in Egypt."
Notable Practitioners
Omar Bassiouny is a market-leading M&A lawyer in Egypt who heads Matouk Bassiouny's corporate team. He regularly handles high-profile transactions on behalf of domestic and international companies. He also frequently advises on corporate governance issues as well as joint ventures.
"He is an invaluable asset on any deal with an Egyptian dimension."
"Omar Bassiouny has very strong technical skills, is proactive and has great commercial acumen. When you are in a difficult situation he is the lawyer to have in your corner."
"An outstanding lawyer who is very commercially aware, responsive and hands-on."
Tamer El Hennawy is active on a wide range of M&A transactions, including many cross-border matters. He is further experienced in advising on strategic joint ventures.
"Tamer El Hennawy is a great corporate lawyer. He is sophisticated, pragmatic and solution-oriented."
"Tamer is very prominent and solid; he knows his stuff."