Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Egypt
Band 2
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Provided by Zaki Hashem
Supported by its strong corporate, capital markets and litigation experts, Zaki Hashem (ZH), Attorneys at Law, advises on all aspects of banking and financial laws and on the full range of financial transactions, including:
- Incorporation of banks and financial institutions (and closure of branch offices and representative offices)
- due diligence investigations
- Loan agreements
- Regulatory compliance
- Syndicated facility agreements and related securities and guarantees
- Structured project finance
- Trade finance
- Securitizations
- Securities lending
- Derivatives
- Sovereign and corporate bonds
- Islamic finance
- Acquisition and leveraged financings
Examples of Clients: HSBC, CIB, Mashreq Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Audi Bank, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Barclay’s Bank, BNP Paribas, etc.
Recent work highlights:
- Advising UK Export Finance and JPMorgan in the ca. EUR 1.885 billion loam to the National Authority for Tunnels towards two monorail lines in Cairo.
- Advising CORPLEASE in its 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th Securitizations.
- Advising the Joint Lead Managers and Dealers on the establishment, updates, upsizes, and issuances of the Arab Republic of Egypt's USD 10 Billion Global Medium Term Note Programme (GMTN) - in cooperation with Linklaters as international counsel representing the Banks. (2015 - to date)
- Advising on the first Eurobond in the history of Egypt, the first Eurobond, and the first Green Bond issuance in Egypt and the region.
Chambers Review
Zaki Hashem has a wealth of experience across a wide variety of banking and finance matters. It is particularly active with regard to syndicated loans and project finance arrangements. The Cairo-based law firm represents both international and local banking clients, as well as lenders active across numerous sectors, including real estate, oil and gas, and manufacturing. The practice has additional experience representing microfinance companies.
Work Highlights
- Zaki Hashem acted for Assiut National Oil Processing regarding a USD701.3 million facility agreement with National Bank of Egypt and Bank Misr.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Zaki Hashem displays a professional attitude and is always prompt when it comes to meeting deadlines."
"Zaki Hashem displays a professional attitude and is always prompt when it comes to meeting deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Ragia Omran leads the banking and finance department at Zaki Hashem, adeptly handling syndicated loans and a variety of other bank lending matters. She is also recognised for her expertise in debt capital markets.