Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Egypt
Band 1
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Provided by Zaki Hashem
Zaki Hashem (ZH), Attorneys at Law, has outstanding experience in capital market transactions including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), dual listings, bond issuing and securitizations, capital increase, Mandatory Tender Offers (MTO), establishment of funds, and all other routine matters pertaining to listing/listed companies - as well as regular dealings with the Egyptian Stock Exchange and the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority.
ZH has accumulated extensive experience in handling the majority of IPOs, dual listings, and Global Depository Receipts that have taken place in Egypt under Regulation S and Rule 144A. The Firm also excels in launching MTOs through the Egyptian Stock Exchange and has handled the majority of securitization and bond issuing transactions that have taken place in Egypt. Additionally, ZH excels in incorporating and restructuring funds and in providing legal support to their operation and management. Over the years, the Firm has advised on the the largest portion of capital increase with support to cash injections and debt equity including IPOs, private placements, bond issuance and all other routine matters pertaining to listed companies. The legal services extended also comprised regular – and smooth - dealings with the Egyptian Stock Exchange, the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority and Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR).
Chambers Review
Zaki Hashem is a well-established Egyptian law firm which fields a much-admired capital markets team. It provides a wealth of advice on high-value issuances, being active on sizeable IPOs, follow-on offerings and capital increases. The team demonstrates exceptional regulatory expertise, often representing listed companies in appearances before Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority. The team is also well regarded for its strong capabilities in debt matters, assisting clients with bond issuances and securitisations as well as the establishment of MTN programmes.
Work Highlights
- Zaki Hashem counselled German Automotive on a USD40 million capital increase mandate.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Zaki Hashem's advice is clear and precise."
"Zaki Hashem's advice is clear and precise."
Notable Practitioners
Yasser Hashem is managing partner of Zaki Hashem & Partners and enjoys a considerable standing in the Egyptian market. He is frequently engaged by international clients to advise on high-profile capital increases, representing clients hailing from industry sectors such as banking and energy.
Helal El Hossary heads the capital markets group at Zaki Hashem & Partners and is regularly involved in some of the largest transactions in Egypt. His practice encompasses a wide range of matters within the capital markets field, including securitisation and capital increase mandates.
Ragia Omran is of counsel at Zaki Hashem & Partners, where she heads the banking and finance team. She is frequently called upon to advise international financial institutions in their capacity as underwriters on high-profile debt issuances, including those by the Arab Republic of Egypt.
"I very much enjoy working with Ragia Omran. She is very professional and has a sound grasp of Egyptian law."
Ranked Lawyers at
Zaki Hashem
Egypt