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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... 

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What the team is known for

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

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  • Zaki Hashem supported Ali Al Ghanim International in its acquisition of Auto Mobility, valued at USD50 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Yasser Hashem
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Yasser Hashem
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Eminent 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."

Arig Ali
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Arig Ali
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Band 2

Dual-qualified Arig Ali is well versed in M&A and capital markets deals, and her clients include construction companies and financial institutions.

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Corporate/M&A

Yasser Hashem
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Yasser Hashem
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Eminent Practitioners
Arig Ali
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Arig Ali
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Band 2

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