Banking & Finance - Egypt
What the team is known for
Sharkawy & Sarhan is a Cairo-based law firm with proven capabilities in high-value project finance mandates. The team is highly experienced when it comes to both energy and infrastructure project financing, representing an impressive list of international development banks and export credit agencies.
Strengths
"The team at Sharkawy & Sarhan is very knowledgeable, extremely prompt and responsive."
"They are familiar with how things work in the real world and give practical, useful advice."
Work highlights
Sharkawy & Sarhan counselled China Development Bank on Egyptian law matters relating to its USD300 million loan to National Bank of Egypt.
Notable practitioners
Ahmed Haggag is especially noted for his comprehensive expertise in the field of project finance. He also frequently advises development banks on significant cross-border lending agreements, with his recent work involving borrowers in the food industry and in the real estate sector, among others. "Ahmed Haggag is professional and easy-going. It is always a pleasure to work with him and his team." "Ahmed Haggag is always reachable and has a business-oriented mind. He combines technical knowledge with an awareness of business reality."
