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Provided by Zaki Hashem
Zaki Hashem (ZH), Attorneys at Law, provides support to local and international investors according to the intended investment strategy. ZH sealed hundreds of M&A transactions (covering legal due diligence, transaction documents, Government procedures, etc.) and established thousands of local entities (under the Corporate , Capital Market , Investment , Banking , Insurance Laws...). ZH is also well-versed in providing corporate and day-to-day management to companies and in maintaining the legal status of its client companies. Additionally, ZH acts as the legal counsel to the majority of embassies/consulates on diplomatic and consular privileges/immunity, real estate, employment, residency permits...
Examples of experience include:
- Advising the consortium of buyers in the acquisition of BMW’s Business and the local importer’s assets in Egypt
- Advising Al Ahly Capital Holding Company and Banque Misr in Banque Du Caire’s acquisition of 10% of the capital shares of IBAG (WESTERN UNION)
- Advising Hewlett Packard in its USD1.05 billion acquisition of Samsung Electronics’ business in Egypt
- Advising the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in the acquisition of a 95% stake in GlobalCorp-
Examples of Clients: AIG Egypt, American University in Cairo, Pirelli Egypt, Arab Bank, Cargill, Carlson Wagonlit, GIZ, Electrolux, General Electric, GROHE, Mitsubishi , Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Majid Al-Futtaim, Novartis Pharma, Otis Elevators, Sanita, Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications...
Chambers Review
Zaki Hashem has a strong track record of handling significant M&A transactions as well as advising on strategic corporate reorganisations. Its Cairo-based lawyers have additional expertise in joint ventures. The firm is experienced at overseeing matters in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare and telecoms.
Work Highlights
- Zaki Hashem supported Ali Al Ghanim International in its acquisition of Auto Mobility, valued at USD50 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Responsiveness is good. They can address cross-border issues as well as looking at the local context."
"With Zaki Hashem I can trust that our organisation is getting the right advice and working with credible business partners."
"I am really satisfied with their work."
"Responsiveness is good. They can address cross-border issues as well as looking at the local context."
"With Zaki Hashem I can trust that our organisation is getting the right advice and working with credible business partners."
"I am really satisfied with their work."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Yasser Hashem is commended for his longstanding experience and garners strong praise for his in-depth knowledge of transactional matters. He is a highly respected lawyer in the Egyptian market.
"We like working with Yasser because he has a strategic view. He understands the context and regulations."
Dual-qualified Arig Ali is well versed in M&A and capital markets deals, and her clients include construction companies and financial institutions.