Al Tamimi & Company’s team handles a wide range of financial transactions and regulatory matters, with particular expertise in syndicated loans, project finance, M&A-related financing and fintech regulations. The team adeptly represents both borrowers and lenders and is well-versed in both conventional and Islamic transactions. Practice head Ali El Hawary, who joined the practice in February 2024, has a strong track record in complex project financing in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Banking and finance in Egypt
Al Tamimi & Company
Praxisleiter:
Ali El Hawary
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dana Abduljaleel; Faisal Raad; Nour Gheith
Referenzen
‘Al Tamimi provides prompt responses.’
‘I worked with Dana Abduljaleel, Faisal Raad and Nour Gheith. They were able to respond very promptly, which was particularly helpful given the time difference and the urgency of that deal.’
‘The team size is notable compared to other firms in Egypt.’
Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)
Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)’s team brings expertise across multiple areas, including project finance, restructuring, structured finance, trade finance, securitisation and regulatory compliance. Recently, the team advised the International Finance Corporation on an inaugural gender-focused investment from an Egyptian state-owned financial institution. The team is co-led by managing partners Mohamed Ghannam and Lamyaa Gadelhak. Ghannam is renowned for advising multinational corporations on high-value and precedent-setting transactions, while Gadelhak specializes in project financing and regulatory matters. Another key contact is Mohamed Elharmy, who is lauded for his ‘outstanding knowledge in the banking sector’ and is a go-to adviser on local and cross-border financing related to projects, real estate, acquisitions and assets.
Praxisleiter:
Mohamed Ghannam; Lamyaa Gadelhak
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mohamed Elharmy
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‘What makes the team different is the sense of ownership and the ability to figure out and handle any conflict smoothly.’ they are highly skilled and well-educated staff with ease of accessibility and prompt reply.’
‘Mohamed Elharmy is well-educated and extremely professional when it comes to industry knowledge and risk assessment and seeing potential future conflicts and ways to mitigate it in advance through proper handling of issues rather than skipping them. He is recommended as the first choice for all cases handled by my team.’
‘They have a diversified team with different areas of expertise, hence they always manage to respond to any queries raised after reverting internally to the relevant person. Also, they have a very reliable archiving system; which facilitates the accessibility of data especially for long lead project finance transactions.’
Kernmandanten
African Development Bank
African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank)
Ahli United Bank (Uk) Plc
African Development Bank
Alex Bank S.A.E
Arab African International Bank (AAIB)
Arab Banking Corporation
Arab International Bank
Attijariwafa Bank
Bank Of America Merrill Lynch
Banque Du Caire
Banque Misr
Baraka For Trade & Investment
BLOM Bank SAL
Central Bank of Egypt
HSBC Bank
Hutchison Ports Europe Ltd
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Marakez Delta For Real Estate Projects
MASHREQBANK PSC
MIDBank
MUFG Bank
National Bank Of Egypt
Orascom Development Egypt (ODE)
Rand Merchant Bank
Rawasy For Urban Development S.A.E
SAYACORP B.S.C
Scotiabank (Hong Kong) Limited
The Egyptian Ministry Of Finance
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as lender’s counsel for International Finance Corporation (IFC) in respect of a $234 m facilities agreement with Banque Misr SAE, aimed at bolstering its lending capacity to qualified sub-borrowers.
- Acted as lenders’ legal counsel to Giza Systems and VAS Integrated Solution, in connection with facilitating a dual-currency financing arrangement that included a tranche valued at $84m and an Egyptian Pound tranche worth EGP 2.82bn.
- Acting for two lending groups out of four groups in connection with the complex restructuring of Ever Grow’s debt, including the refinancing and restructuring of 24 bilateral facilities, coupled with the provision of new working capital finance.
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy’s team offers specialised finance services for its diverse client base of local and international corporations, as well as public sector entities. Key areas of expertise include project finance, securities, public sector contracts, fintech and navigating intricate regulatory frameworks. The practice is also adept at handling both conventional and Shariah-compliant financing structures. The practice is led by regional managing partner Mahmoud Bassiouny, who brings extensive experience in trade and project finance, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. Nadia Abdallah was promoted to partner in January 2025, while Ashraf Hendi departed the practice in August 2024 to join GLA & Company.
Praxisleiter:
Mahmoud Bassiouny
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nadia Abdallah
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‘Fantastic team. Deep bench and detailed knowledge of law and legal practice. Very commercial approach.’
Kernmandanten
Hassan Allam Group
International Finance Corporation
Banque Saudi Fransi
HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
TSFE (Egypt Sovereign Wealth Fund)
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC
Credit Suisse AG
UBS Switzerland AG
Zurcher Kantonalbank
Commercial International Bank
National Bank of Egypt
Arab African International Bank
Export Development Bank
United Bank
Banque Misr
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Al Baraka Bank
Euorgate
Abu Dhabi Ports
MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP
MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP represents leading Egyptian and international corporations, financial institutions and government bodies, excelling in innovative and complex financing transactions. The team is particularly renowned for supporting Egyptian companies in their overseas investments and providing strong expertise in project financing. The practice is spearheaded by a trio of specialists: Sherief Rashed, a recognised authority on structuring Islamic financing transactions; Ziad Gadalla, a specialist in project financing in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors; and London-based Philip Stopford, who typically acts for sponsors on large-scale project financing deals.
Praxisleiter:
Sherief Rashed; Ziad Gadalla; Phillip Stopford
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‘Ziad Gadalla is knowledgeable about our business and practice. He gives the right advice and insights. He has the right level of experience and understanding of our business which adds more weight to his advice.’
‘The team is diverse and great.’
‘The Firm is up to date on current banking and finance developments and has a practical approach to banking and finance documentation. Clients have free access to their knowledge bank and benefit from their customer-centric approach.’
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law
Supported by the firm’s strong corporate, capital markets and litigation expertise, Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law’s banking and finance team offers the full gamut of services. Along with project finance, the team is particularly adept in the capital markets, excelling in bonds and securitisations, initial public offerings, fund establishments and capital increases. Ragia Omran spearheads the team’s international finance activities, advising local and international banks and borrowers on complex financing structures. Helal El Hossary leads on capital markets and corporate procedures, with debt capital markets and securitisations forming the bedrock of his practice. The team is further strengthened by the corporate acumen of Sara Abdel Gabbar and Soha El Ezaby.
Praxisleiter:
Helal El Hossary; Ragia Omran
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sara Abdel Gabbar; Soha El Ezaby
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‘They have digitised all financial operations, ensuring prompt responses to routine inquiries from clients and addressing any proposed modifications requested by them.’
‘Their employees are competent and they provide detailed counsel with extra points and a wide range of choices according to their experience.’
Kernmandanten
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB)
Accelero Capital and Planet Investment
Actis LLP
AIG Egypt Insurance Company
Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company SAE
Al-Ezz Steel
Alubaf Arab International Bank B.S.C.
Amer Group of Companies
Arab Bank
Arab Company for Asset Management and Development
Arafa Group of Companies
Attijariwafa Bank Egypt
Banca IMI S.p.A. UK
Beltone Capital
BPE Holding
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB Egypt)
Commercial International Investment Company (CIIC)
Consulya for Renting Administrative Units SAE
Corplease
Deutsche Bank
Dunia Finance L.L.C.
Eagle Chemicals
eFinance SAE
EFG Hermes
Egypt Factors SAE
Egypt Foods SAE
Egyptian Gulf Bank SAE
Engineering for the Petroleum & Process Industries (Enppi)
European University in Egypt “EUE”
Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments SAE
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC UAE
Ghabbour Group of Companies
Global Ventures
Gold Net
Hang Seng Bank Limited (HASE)
Hikma Pharma Egypt SAE
Holding Company for Investment & Development
Housing and Development Bank
HSBC Bank plc
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
J.P. Morgan Securities Plc UK
Juhayna
Madinet Nasr for Housing and Development (MNHD)
Mashreq Bank
Middle East Turnaround Investment (Haykala)
Misr Cement Company (QENA)
MM Holding for Paper and Packaging
Modern Nile Cotton
Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc UK
National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC
National Bank of Egypt
National Investment Bank
Natixis France
NI Capital Holding Company for Financial Investments
Novo Nordisk Egypt Pharmaceutical
Pachin
Palm Hills for Development
Project Agora
PV Hardware Solutions S.L.U
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB)
Qatar National Bank (QNB)
Raya Holding for Financial Investment
Sanofi Egypt
Shahry for Consumer Finance SAE
Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique (PROPARCO)
Speed Medical SAE
SP Legal Consultants
Standard Chartered Bank UAE|Recommended by Norton Rose – London back in 2021
Talaat Mostafa Group of Companies
TBE Egypt for Solution and Payment Services SAE
The Industrial Fund for Developing Countries (IFU)
Vitas Egypt for Microfinance
Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications
Wadi Group
Zolo
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as Egyptian counsel to the arrangers of the establishment of a $5bn trust certificate issuance programme by the Egyptian Financial Company for Sovereign Taskeek and the inaugural issuance of $1.5bn.
- Advising Aman Financial Services SAE and Aman Consumer Finance SAE on the securitisation bond issuance of EGP1.147bn, and advising Aman ConsumerFinance SAE on the securitization bond issuance of a total value of EGP1.04bn.
- Advising Evergrow Specialized Fertilizers SAE on the restructuring of $402m creditfacility, including an Islamic finance tranche.
Zulficar & Partners Law Firm
Zulficar & Partners Law Firm is well-equipped to handle banking and non-banking finance transactions, including complex syndications, club and multilateral loan agreements, credit facility agreements, project finance and green finance initiatives. The team is also renowned for its track record in debt instruments transactions, which spans green bonds, financial sukuk and securitisation. The team is co-led by founding partner Mona Zulficar, a leading authority on restructurings and project finance, and Ashraf Ihab, who brings extensive experience in complex financing transactions spanning syndications and credit facilities. Other key contracts include Dania El Samad, who focuses on banking and project finance with a frequent cross-border focus, and Tamima Yahia, who joined the team in July 2024 and enhances the team’s regulatory services.
Praxisleiter:
Mona Zulficar; Ashraf Ihab
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dania El Samad; Tamima Yehia
Kernmandanten
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait K.S.C.P
Al Ahly Pharos
Arab African International Bank
Arab Banking Corporation
African Export-Import Bank
Bank of America
Banque Misr
Bank of Alexandria
Bank of Palestine
Audi Bank
Beltone| Financial
Cairo Investment for Real Estate Development
Capital Med
Central Bank of Egypt
Citib|ank
Commercial International Bank
Credit Agricole Egypt
EFG Hermes
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC)
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC)
Egyptian Gulf Bank S.A.E
Egyptian Mud Engineering & Chemicals Co.
Egyptian |Methanex| Methanol Company, SAE
FAB
Fawry
Ghabbour Auto
GB Capital
HSBC
International Finance Corporation
MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
National Bank of Egypt
National Bank of Kuwait
National Automotive Company
Powertek| (Formerly |Tanjong|)
Qalaa Holding
SCATEC| Egypt
Shelf Drilling
Sky Finance
Societe Generale Bank
Standard Bank of South Africa
Suez Canal Bank
The Bank of New York Mellon
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
The United Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Arab African International Bank on the issuance of a sustainable development bonds program amounting to $500m.
- Advised Qalaa Holdings (QH) on a complex settlement and restructuring of debts owed to local and international banks and financial institutions under a syndicated loan agreement, through a variety of mechanisms.
- Advised the International Lenders of the National Bank of Egypt on a Term Loan Facility Agreement of up to $1bn for a tenor of one year with two annual extension options.
ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners
ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners’ team is recognised for its ‘prompt, thoughtful and effective solutions’ across a broad spectrum of banking and finance transactions. Key areas of expertise include sovereign debt, bond and Sukuk issuances, fintech, debt capital markets, and project finance. Practice head Hossam Gramon is a leading expert in public and private bonds and Islamic finance. Under his leadership, the team regularly advises major financial syndicates as well as international commercial and investment banks. The practice is further bolstered by Karima Seyam, who brings additional strength in debt capital markets.
Praxisleiter:
Hossam Gramon
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Karima Seyam
Referenzen
‘We are working with Hossam Gramon’s team on a banking project. They have a deep understanding of complex financing structures and problem-solving skills.’
‘The team’s ability to provide prompt, thoughtful, and effective solutions has been instrumental in driving our project forward smoothly. Their unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality legal guidance, coupled with their proactive approach to addressing our needs, has truly set them apart.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as Egyptian Local Counsel to Telecom Egypt on a $200m loan, extended by Banque Misr UAE.
Al Kamel Law Firm
Al Kamel Law Firm’s established team typically acts as local counsel to large international financial institutions on major finance transactions. The team’s diverse caseload includes project finance, real estate finance, loan transactions and facilities, as well as securities packages. Heading up the team are Mohamed Kamel, who advises prominent clients on complex financing arrangements, and Rasheed Kamel, who specialises in securitisation, project finance and acquisition finance. Shahira Khaled stands out for her expertise in fundraising and acquisition financing.
Praxisleiter:
Mohamed Kamel; Rasheed Kamel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shahira Khaled
Referenzen
‘As a client, we had access to the senior partners managing the deals and provided excellent insight and service. They have a strong understanding of the local market and solid structuring and execution capabilities.’
‘The team is easy to deal with and has strong legal and execution capabilities. They are very innovative when it comes to structures and can identify and mitigate risks well.’
‘The firm is a local, independent, family-run firm that offers top-quality local law advice. They know the market. The practice is focused and discerning and applies individual partner attention to matters for top-quality international clients. ’
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Dentons Egypt LLC
Dentons Egypt LLC‘s team specialises in multi-jurisdictional corporate and trade finance transactions, often working with leading multinational financial institutions. The team shines on matters involving syndicated loans, derivatives and intricate regulatory work. Leading the team are Frédérique Léger, who spearheads the team’s asset and trade financing matters, and Ahmed Kamal, who brings diverse expertise in private, government and corporate investment. The practice is further strengthened by Michael Lacey, who offers expertise in international construction projects, with a niche focus on privatisations.
Praxisleiter:
Frédérique Leger; Ahmed Kamal
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Lacey
Kernmandanten
Mizuho Bank Ltd.
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
ADCB Egypt MOT
MUFG Bank Ltd
First Abu Dhabi Bank (PJSC)
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
Emirates NBD Capital Limited
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Sinopec Century Bright Capital Investment (Middle East) Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Mizuho Bank Ltd on an $250m unsecured, syndicated bilateral term loan facility for African Export-Import Bank, the pan-African multilateral trade finance institution, for potential future sell-down in the secondary market and potential increment.
- Advising the Hong Kong subsidiary of the British multinational bank Standard Chartered Bank on a $500m unsecured, syndicated bilateral term loan facility for African Export-Import Bank, the pan-African multilateral trade finance institution, for potential future sell down in the secondary market.
- Assisting and advising Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, a state-owned Chinese multinational bank on a $500m unsecured, syndicated bridge loan facility for African Export-Import Bank, the pan-African multilateral trade finance institution, for potential future sell down in the secondary market.
Shahid Law Firm
Shahid Law Firm is highly proficient across core banking matters, including but not limited to asset finance, project finance, syndicated loans, bank guarantees and credit facilities. The team has also developed a niche focus in aircraft financing, acting for both borrowers and lenders. Practice head Girgis Abd El-Shahid advises on complex domestic and cross-border mandates and is renowned for his project financing expertise. Another name to note is Nadine Khalil, who exhibits skill in aviation and maritime project finance.
Praxisleiter:
Girgis Abd El-Shahid
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nadine Khahil
Referenzen
‘The team provides availability and knowledge not only of the legal aspects of the deals but also of the issues to take into account when dealing with the Egyptian authorities.’
‘The main qualities of the individuals working with us are availability and the ability to provide answers which are easily understandable.’
Kernmandanten
Air Leisure
Arab Banking Corporation (ABC Bank)
Áridos Játiva S.L.
Banco de Sabadell, S.A.
Banque Misr SAE
Broseta Abogados
Caixabank, S.A.
Cementos La Union SA
China Development Bank
EDF Renouvelables
EgyptAir
Egyptian Ministry of Finance
El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Co. (NASCO)
Globeleq Africa
Hybrid Capital Inc.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) in acquiring a significant stake in a group of seven historic hotels in a transaction valued at more than $800m.
- Advising Nokia on matters relating to international sanctions and the use of banking services.
- Acting for a group of leading Spanish Banks in the cancellation and registration of a €20m pledge of shares owned in an Arabian Cement Company.
Shalakany Law Office
Shalakany Law Office acts as local counsel for international financial institutions and export credit agencies. The team boasts a strong track record in secured lending transactions, securitisations and project financing, particularly in the wind energy sector. Leading the team is Mariam Fahmy, who spearheads the team’s PPP and project finance work, and Mostafa El Zeky, who was elected to partnership in December 2023. Youssef Helmy departed the practice in July 2024 to join Shield Advocates Law Firm.
Praxisleiter:
Mariam Fahmy; Mostafa El Zeky
Referenzen
‘A firm with a well-deserved reputation.’
‘They provide strong reliable advice in corporate secured lending transactions.’
‘Good knowledge of the law and the industry and us as a client, detailed advice consistently provided promptly.’
Kernmandanten
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
The Commercial International Bank (CIB)
Standard Chartered Bank
Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Société Générale S.A.
Goldman Sachs International
Bank of America
HSBC
Banque Misr UAE
The Export-Import Bank of China
Deutsche Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as local counsel to Banque Misr UAE in relation to with loan amounting to $200m granted to Telecom Egypt S.A.E.
Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm
Praised for its ‘deep knowledge of the local market’, Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm handles a broad range of cross-border financing transactions, with a particular focus on projects spanning the infrastructure and energy sectors. The team is led by Ahmed Haggag, who regularly acts on complex financing transactions for major develoment finance institutions, export credit agencies and commercial banks.
Praxisleiter:
Ahmed Haggag
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Raghda el Qabbage
Referenzen
‘An excellent and responsive team that offers pragmatic solutions.’
‘Ahmed Haggag and Raghda ElQabbage are our primary contacts and deliver the service we need.’
‘They provide strong reliable advice in corporate secured lending transactions and project finance.’
Kernmandanten
China Development Bank (CDB)
European Investment Bank
Giza Systems S.A.E
Vas Integrated Solutions S.A.E.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Africa Finance Corporation “AFC”
Dreny & Partners Law Firm
Under the leadership of managing partner Motaz El-Dreny, Dreny & Partners Law Firm‘s financial services team specialises in debt capital markets, with a particular focus on issuances, securitisation and regulation. The team has a diverse portfolio of clients comprising multinational corporations and government entities.
Praxisleiter:
Motaz El Dreny
Kernmandanten
ValU Consumer Finance
New Urban Communities Authority
Tamweel Mortgage Finance
EFG Corp Solutions
B.TECH for Trade & Distribution
AUR Leasing and Factoring
Hermes Securities Brokerage Company
Drive Finance and Non-Banking Services
Al Ahly Tamkeen for Micro Finance
Egyptian Mortgage Refinance Company
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Valu Consumer Finance on several securitized bond issuances as part of their EGP 9 bn securitization program, supported by a receivable’s portfolio managed by EFG for securitisation.
- Advised New Urban Communities Authority on ground-breaking EGP 15bn, followed by subsequent securitised bond issuance with an amount of EGP 15bn.
- Advised One Finance’s first securitisation transaction for their portfolio comprised of auto loans, club membership fees and home fix loans, which comes as part of a wider 3-year multi-issuance program.
Rizkana & Partners
Rizkana & Partners has developed a niche focus in aviation financing and advises national and international clients on related restructurings, facility agreements and regulations. The team is led by managing partner Hazim Rizkana.
Praxisleiter:
Hazim Rizkana