About
Provided by Shehata & Partners
Our Corporate practice is unique in the market due largely to our focus on sector expertise, application of business and financial principles, client-centric mindset, and innovative initiatives, such as the launch of our legal startup incubator, StartRight.
The core sectors in which we specialize include venture capital, renewable energy, real estate & construction, and finance & banking sectors, having represented some of the leading players in these fields including Yazaki, CrossBoundary Energy, UNIDO, TSEBO, EMDEP, NOMAC, Prometeia, Karm Solar, Hassan Allam Utilities Aggreko, Temenos, Marlink, Avanz Capital, Nova Plastik, Hempel, NATCO, and Tatweer Misr.
Through the past couple of years, we have been also involved with several projects in Egypt, especially in the manufacturing space. Most notably, we have assisted Yazaki in creating a private free zone project in Egypt whereby they intend to export 100% of their products abroad with an estimate of EUROS 100 Million in exports yearly. The huge potential of Yazaki project in Egypt has also granted the Golden License for such a project towards the end of 2022. Further, we have assisted CrossBoundary Energy in entering the Egyptian market by developing their first solar energy project in the Suez Economic Zone. Other manufacturers we have helped during the same period include Nova Plastik and EMDEP which also entered the Egyptian market to operate in Industrial Zones managed by the Industrial Development Authority (IDA).
Chambers Review
Shehata & Partners advises a number of tech and fintech startups on issues such as the negotiation of commercial agreements and the drafting of internal operational policies. It is also capable of advising on regulatory matters. The firm has noteworthy experience advising on cross-border matters, particularly those relating to other jurisdictions in the wider Middle East.
Work Highlights
- Shehata & Partners assisted Egyptian startup Trella with a variety of issues, including its service agreements and employment contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shehata & Partners has displayed excellent subject matter expertise. They conduct thorough research on all issues and offer comprehensive feedback."
"Shehata & Partners is great at coordination and communication."
"Shehata & Partners has displayed excellent subject matter expertise. They conduct thorough research on all issues and offer comprehensive feedback."
"Shehata & Partners is great at coordination and communication."
Notable Practitioners
Ibrahim Shehata acts for a variety of startups, including energy and fintech companies, on aspects of their day-to-day operation in Egypt. In addition to his commercial advisory work he is also active on disputes.
"He provides the highest level of customer service and is quick to support on any matter. His feedback is comprehensive and he encourages the participation of his associates in order to build their capability."
"He has deep legal expertise and a strong commercial understanding."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shehata & Partners
Egypt
Clients
Provided by Shehata & Partners
Aggreko
Avanz Capital
Aydi
CrossBoundary
EMDEP
Fintech Galaxy FZE
Trella
UNLOCK International Ltd
Yazaki Europe Ltd
adam.ai
Industries
Provided by Shehata & Partners
AgriTech
Automotive Suppliers
E-Commerce
Energy & Projects
Software