Corporate/M&A | Global

Baker McKenzie's Cairo office is widely recognised for its strength in high-value, multi-jurisdictional M&A mandates. The firm acts for both buyers and sellers on such work, with further notable expertise in joint ventures and strategic partnerships. It also often advises on large-scale group restructurings and corporate governance issues. The team represents clients operating in a variety of highly regulated sectors, including financial services, technology, and oil and gas.

Matouk Bassiouny houses a pre-eminent corporate team praised for its expertise in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. The Cairo-based group is also known for its strength in high-stakes joint venture projects. Its lawyers are experienced in handling transactions occurring across a wide variety of sectors, including transportation, TMT and energy. The firm regularly represents private equity houses in high-value buyout transactions.

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.

Zulficar & Partners maintains a prominent Cairo-based corporate team with strengths in cross-border as well as domestic transactions. The firm's lawyers are recognised for their adept handling of significant joint venture projects, corporate restructurings and M&A. The team is regularly involved in transactions arising in the real estate, energy, education and pharmaceutical sectors, among others.

Leading global law firm White & Case has an increasingly strong presence in all areas of transactional work in Egypt. The Cairo team is very capable in high-stakes corporate restructurings as well as major international M&A matters. Its lawyers act for a range of prominent clients in sectors such as construction, financial services and private equity.

Al Tamimi & Company's Egyptian corporate and M&A team has a strong track record when it comes to high-value transactions. The firm has experience representing both buyers and sellers in M&A matters, as well as advising on significant joint venture projects. Clients it represents include financial institutions and private equity houses.

Shalakany Law Office is a respected firm with a long history in the Egyptian market. The team is frequently chosen by international law firms to act as Egyptian local counsel on high-value M&A mandates.

A rising star in the Egyptian M&A field, ADSERO-Ragy Soliman adeptly counsels on a wide range of commercial agreements and M&A mandates, including advising on regulatory matters. The firm represents clients across a number of active sectors in the Egyptian market, including pharmaceuticals and energy.

ALC Alieldean Weshahi & Partners is a highly respected Egyptian law firm. The team has recent experience advising notable clients in the pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors on high-value M&A transactions. Its lawyers also have experience in private equity transactions.

I&P is a well-established Cairo law firm with many years of experience in M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate governance mandates. The firm's lawyers are well regarded for representing private equity houses, corporate investors and other financial institutions. Other clients include companies operating in the oil and gas and telecoms sectors.

Khodeir & Partners offers clients solid expertise in a variety of corporate, M&A and private equity matters, including buyouts. The firm is also adept at advising on joint ventures and commercial agreements, and is well respected by overseas lawyers as a sound choice to act as local counsel.

Shahid Law Firm maintains a respected group of lawyers who provide advice on a variety of M&A, joint venture and entity formation mandates. This Cairo-based team supports its core M&A transactional practice with additional regulatory expertise. The firm's client base ranges from large multinationals to startups and high net worth investors.

Soliman, Hashish & Partners has a notable corporate practice which has built strong relationships with several high-profile clients and international law firms. The firm frequently assists with the incorporation of subsidiaries, joint venture agreements and group restructurings. Its lawyers also advise on a variety of day-to-day operational matters, including supply agreements.

Alliance Law Firm houses a well-reputed team which is able to advise on a range of corporate and M&A-related matters. The firm is particularly well versed in cross-border transactions and corporate restructurings, acting for a client base which includes companies active in the insurance and technology sectors.

Bahaa-Eldin Law Office leverages its strong connection to leading Italian law firm Bonelli in its work for international clients operating in Egypt. The firm advises on acquisitions, investments and joint ventures, in addition to commercial contracts and day-to-day operational matters, including issues of Egyptian employment law.

Jurisera is a compact law firm which draws extremely high praise from its referees. The team represents a number of technology and media clients, offering assistance with contractual agreements as well as acquisitions and disposals. It is also well accustomed to advising on matters with international elements.

Rizkana & Partners is a well-reputed law firm with experience in cross-border as well as domestic corporate mandates. Its workload covers a variety of matters including commercial registrations and shareholder agreements, as well as assisting with other commercial contracts. Clients typically come from the manufacturing, hospitality and IT industries.