Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) is renowned for its proficiency across a broad spectrum of energy sectors, including renewables, clean technologies, oil and gas, and petrochemicals. The team has extensive experience advising a wide range of industry participants on energy transactions, equipping them with the necessary perspective to navigate and finalise deals. Managing partner Mohamed Ghannam leads the banking and projects group and has significant experience advising multinational corporations on energy-related matters. Co-head Lamyaa Gadelhak is skilled in structuring and advising on financing energy projects, and Mohamed Elharmy stands out for his role in large-scale renewable energy and hydrogen projects, further bolstering the team’s capabilities in cutting-edge energy matters.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy‘s energy team advises on commercial, industrial and developmental energy projects for local and international developers. The team recently advised on Egypt’s Green Hydrogen Program (GH2) framework agreements. Managing partner and practice head Mahmoud Bassiouny handles project finance, advising international commercial banks, export credit agencies and major players in the energy industry. Nadia Abdallah also has a strong track record in cross-border project finance, with a specialised focus on the renewable sector.

MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP demonstrates considerable expertise in managing large, cross-border energy projects and transactions across the renewable, petrochemical and ammonia industries. The team is particularly adept at handling multi-currency syndicated loans and acquisitions. Ziad Gadalla is renowned for his work on high-profile energy projects, while fellow co-head Sherief Rashed leads the project financing offering and is a leading authority on structuring Islamic financing transactions. Tarek Mohanna and Philip Stopford complete the team’s leadership group and are both key contacts for energy project financing, with a focus on the development of petrochemical projects.

Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law maintains a strong position in the market, excelling in advising on the financing and managing of large-scale projects across the oil and gas, petrochemical, electricity, green hydrogen and solar sectors. The team stands out for its ‘strong network within the energy sector in Egypt’ and ‘strong international connections’. Practice head Sameh Khodeir is a seasoned expert with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, as well as in resolving and arbitrating energy disputes. The team is further strengthened by Sameh Kamal, a specialist in handling mega projects in the electricity and power sectors.

Commended for its ‘strong expertise in navigating sector-specific compliance’, ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners’ team covers energy projects and transactions in the oil, gas, green hydrogen and wind sectors. Heading the team is Malak Khalil, a highly skilled adviser in conventional, renewable and pipeline projects who can ‘coordinate cross-border projects with a lot of ease’. At the associate level, Taya Pirinis handles mandates within the energy, environment and natural resources fields.

Shahid Law Firm has established a focused team handling renewable energy projects, particularly in the natural gas sector. The team’s diverse caseload spans project financing, dispute resolution and navigating intricate regulatory frameworks. Leading the team is Girgis Abd El-Shahid, who is highly regarded in the market for managing large-scale investment projects using a variety of financing models.

Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm is a key player in the renewable energy space, with a recent focus on the desalination, green hydrogen and solar sectors. The practice is engaged by notable clients, including the International Financial Corporation (IFC) and the Egyptian Ministry of Finance. The team is led by Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa, who has a strong track record in advising on the regulatory aspects of power and renewable energy projects and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Riad & Riad is adept at advising on both local and cross-border energy transactions, frequently assisting developers, borrowers and investors. The team has developed significant experience advising developers in solar and waste-to-energy projects. Dr. Fatma Salah and Mohamed Riad co-head the team, with each bringing over two decades of experience advising on conventional and renewable energy matters related to compliance, financing and disputes.