Al Tamimi & Company’s practice remains a popular choice for local and multinational TMT companies and international law firms seeking local TMT expertise. The team demonstrates notable proficiency in digital transformation projects, data breaches and risk management. The Dubai-based David Yates heads the team, demonstrating considerable expertise in technology acquisition, digital transformation, digital commerce and data privacy mandates. The Cairo-based Ayman Nour and Hadia ElBeshry further enhance the team’s capabilities with their expertise in TMT-related corporate restructuring.

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)'s highly experienced team acts for prominent multinational corporations and digital platform businesses across the TMT sector. The department offers expertise in data protection, technology agreements, acquisitions, data infrastructure and competition, among other areas. Ghada El Ehwany heads the practice, bringing extensive corporate experience to advise within the TMT sector.

Shahid Law Firm is well equipped to handle the full spectrum of TMT matters, encompassing transactions, advisory services and contentious cases. Key areas of expertise include data protection, technology supply contracts and dispute resolution. Managing partner Girgis Abd El-Shahid leads the practice and is a name to note for TMT-related arbitration and regulatory advice. Nadine Khalil is also well regarded, specialising in compliance and contentious matters.

Commended for its ‘myriad of experience and network connections’, Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law regularly acts on complex and innovative TMT matters. The practice’s broad expertise covers data management and protection, e-commerce, fintech and media. The team recently advised Vodafone Egypt Telecommunication on the drafting and negotiation of its 5G license. Managing partner and practice head Yasser Hashem is a leading authority on acquisitions, tender offers and licensing of large telecoms companies. Additionally, Dina Kamel specialises in data protection regulation.

ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners leverages its corporate expertise to advise TMT clients on a broad range of matters, including data protection, licensing, fintech, and regulations surrounding telecommunications and media. In addition to advising large multinational corporations, the team is a popular choice for international firms seeking ‘reliable’ local counsel. The team is led by Ragy Soliman, Ahmed Abdelgawad and Mohamed Abdelgawad, who all bring their extensive corporate experience to advise on large-scale TMT transactions.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy is well equipped to advise on both innovative, high-value transactions and day-to-day TMT operations. In addition to contentious and regulatory work, the team has developed a specialism in fintech. Mohamed Shehata leads on contentious matters, while Mohamed Essam heads the firm’s new fintech and emerging companies sub-team, and is renowned by clients as a lawyer ‘who goes above and beyond’.

Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm is experienced in data privacy, cloud-based technologies, AI, fintech and media law. The team’s well-established client base includes governmental authorities, financial institutions, and technology and media companies. Ahmed El Sharkawy leads the practice and is renowned for advising companies on complex commercial and regulatory projects in the TMT space.