Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Egypt
Band 2
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Provided by Zaki Hashem
As the first law firm to support pioneer energy projects in Egypt, the record of experience of Zaki Hashem (ZH), Attorneys at Law, includes advising on:
- The 1st Oil exploration concession in Egypt post 1952 Revolution (1963) - followed by over 50 concessions to date.
- The 1st Natural Gas concession in Egypt
- The 1st Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in Egypt for the Spanish-based Union Fenosa) (2000)
- The 1st Complete legal framework study for the introduction of petrochemical industries to the Government of Egypt
- The 1st Mining concession in Egypt (1987)
- The 1st BOT Electricity Generation Plant in Egypt (Sidi Kreir, 1999)
- The 1st BOO Windfarm in Egpt (Ras Ghaleb, 2018)
- The largest solar generation plant in Egypt (IFC’s 600 MW Plant, 2019)
- The 1st Emergency hydropower plant in Egypt
Furthermore, ZH provides expert legal advice to international and local clients on the establishment, operation, and financing of the different types of mega and infrastructure projects established through traditional early generation Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT), and Public Private Partnership (PPP). The Firm is well-versed in ensuring compliance with the various legislation regulating the establishment and operation of such projects and the legal services that the Firm presents includes the preparation of bid documents and contract negotiations for power, water, infrastructure and port BOTs and BOOTs.
Chambers Review
Zaki Hashem is active on a wide variety of conventional energy, power and renewables matters. Its Cairo-based team is experienced in PPPs and infrastructure mandates, with complementary expertise in related regulatory and contractual issues. It is equally well experienced representing energy companies and contractors, as well as government ministries and agencies.
Work Highlights
- Zaki Hashem counselled the V Group, as majority shareholder of a joint venture known as Antipollution Egypt, on all aspects of its USD150 million agreement with the Suez Canal Authority for the provision of waste collection services, supporting the Authority's ambition to become a 'green canal'.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Zaki Hashem's knowledge of energy projects is very helpful in setting clear targets. Their past experience has clearly helped in navigating a complex multi-stakeholder environment."
"The team at Zaki Hashem is well versed in the issues and able to manoeuvre through difficult negotiations."
"Zaki Hashem's knowledge of energy projects is very helpful in setting clear targets. Their past experience has clearly helped in navigating a complex multi-stakeholder environment."
"The team at Zaki Hashem is well versed in the issues and able to manoeuvre through difficult negotiations."
Notable Practitioners
Sameh Khodeir is a well-established figure in Egyptian projects. He is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in oil and gas matters, and has further experience acting for regulatory authorities on large-scale infrastructure matters.
Sameh Kamal is a leading lawyer who handles projects and energy work as part of a broad practice that also covers M&A matters. He advises a large number of high-profile clients on a variety of energy and infrastructure mandates.