Al Kamel Law Firm‘s banking and finance group regularly acts as local counsel for international financial institutions, including advising the International Finance Corporation on loan transactions and facilities in Egypt. Founding and managing partner Mohamed Kamel, who has a proven track record in project finance work, leads the practice alongside Rasheed Kamel, an expert in securitisation and capital markets law. Shahira Khaled is also a significant presence in the team and has a solid reputation for her expertise in acquisition finance.

Al Tamimi & Company has a long-established and enviable banking and finance offering in Egypt and across the MENA region. The practice is able ‘to deal with all problems effectively’, acting for clients such as major local and international banks, finance providers, and corporate and sovereign entities. Jody Waugh is the firm’s regional head of banking and finance, while associate Nour Gheith has experience of complex banking and project finance transactions across a diverse range of sectors.

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) offers a ‘diligent and alert’ banking and finance practice in Egypt, which is ‘highly knowledgeable’ across the gamut of acquisition, project and real estate finance, as well as bank lending, derivatives and regulatory matters. The Cairo-based team caters to a particularly broad span of clients, with a focus on major players in the financial services, renewable energy, transport and petrochemical sectors. Managing partner and practice co-head Mohamed Ghannam has vast experience of advising international and Egyptian governmental bodies. Co-head Lamyaa Gadelhak brings extensive expertise in project finance in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors, while Mohamed Elharmy is a trusted advisor to numerous commercial lenders, ECAs, sponsors and borrowers.

Considered by some as ‘the best law firm in Egypt’, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy is ‘highly knowledgeable and engaged’ with regard to all bank, non-banking financial institution and capital markets matters. The practice continues to maintain its traditional focus on large-scale financings, as well as expanding into new niche areas such as advising local banks on security perfection and sanctions-related restructuring. Regional managing partner and head of finance and projects Mahmoud Bassiouny is a trusted advisor to international commercial banks and export credit agencies. Ashraf Hendi is a key contact for project and equity finance transactions, and counsel Nadia Abdallah is well versed in significant transactions in the energy, logistics and infrastructure sectors.

MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP‘s banking and finance practice is ‘one of the leaders in the market’ and regularly assists Egyptian companies with their overseas investments, as well as working with local and global corporates, financial institutions and government entities on complex financial transactions and disputes. Sherief Rashed is a standout figure within the practice and brings immense project and Islamic financing experience to the table, as is Ziad Gadalla, whose ‘deep knowledge and acquaintance with the market makes him a go-to person for banking and finance transactions’. Tarek Mohanna is also a key contact, especially for energy, infrastructure and project finance.

‘One of the truly leading Egyptian firms’, the banking and finance group at Shalakany Law Office continues to be involved in high-value project finance transactions, especially in relation to wind energy projects. Mariam Fahmy leads the practice and regularly acts for both procurers and bidders on PPP projects, while senior associate Youssef Helmy has a solid track record of acting for commercial banks in the project financing space, especially on renewable energy projects. Aly El Shalakany is also a name to note.

The banking and finance team at Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law is supported by its specialists in the corporate, capital markets and litigation departments to provide a full-service offering, covering a wide range of complex matters which spans acquisition and leveraged finance, securities lending and regulatory compliance. Of counsel Ragia Omran heads the practice and brings a proven track record of handling complex transactions including syndicated loan agreements. Responsible for advising non-banking financial entities, Helal El Hossary is a key contact for capital markets matters, as is Soha El Ezaby.

Zulficar & Partners Law Firm handles a steady stream of high-value banking, project and Islamic finance transactions, as well as advising lenders and borrowers on sophisticated syndicated loans, club deals and debt restructuring agreements. The team is led by the founding partner pair of Mona Zulficar, who is a project finance specialist, and Ashraf Ihab, who has a robust track record in a diverse range of complex transactions spanning credit facilities and debt restructuring agreements. Dania El Samad is also developing a strong project finance practice, regularly acting for a number of top lenders, borrowers, and governmental and corporate entities.

ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners provides comprehensive advice across a wide array of transactions, including conventional, Islamic, acquisition, leveraged and project finance. Practice head Hossam Gramon is a recognised leader in private bond and sukuk issuances, as well as having strong skills in banking litigation and enforcement. He is supported by senior associate Karima Seyam, who regularly acts for local and international banks, companies and investment banks.

Shahid Law Firm is well known in the Egyptian market for its skill in handling core banking matters, covering such areas as the issuance of bank guarantees, hedge funds, syndicated loans, acquisition finance, and insolvency. Girgis Abd El-Shahid heads the team and brings over two decades of experience acting for both borrowers and lenders on project and equity finance transactions. Senior associate Nadine Khalil is also building a solid reputation for her project finance expertise.

Providing ‘clear and decisive advice on Egyptian law issues’, Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm has solid experience acting for financiers, developers and governmental authorities on a diverse range of cross-border transactions, particularly big-ticket financings and bank-to-bank lending. Ahmed Haggag leads the practice and brings extensive experience of handling complex transactions for key DFIs, export credit agencies and commercial banks.

The banking and finance team at ALC Alieldean Weshahi & Partners has carved out market recognition for its expertise in capital market transactions, with experience in sukuk issuances in relation to financial leases and real estate and trade receivables. The practice is jointly spearheaded by Bahaa Alieldean and Mahmoud Alaraby, both regularly navigating large organisations through complex banking and capital market transactions.

Ibrachy Legal Consultancy‘s banking and finance team continues to act for leading Egyptian multinationals and foreign clients, including the likes of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Commercial International Bank Egypt, Bank Audi Egypt and the National Bank of Greece. ‘Excellent lawyer‘ Ashraf Elibrachy leads the practice and is supported by Mostafa Elshafei and Sara Elshaarawy.

Rizkana & Partners’ banking and finance team consistently demonstrates ‘professionalism, ingenuity and innovation in tackling complex legal issues’, acting for a broad range of major Egyptian and multinational banks, international financial institutions and corporations. Practice co-head Hazim Rizkana is well versed in representing banks in high-value investment disputes, while co-head Sherif El Hosseny offers extensive experience in large syndicated facilities and loans, project finance and debt restructurings.