The team at Al Tamimi & Company is 'very efficient, helpful and clearly understands TMT in Egypt'. The group has extensive expertise in advising on e-commerce, data protection, outsourcing and licensing matters. Dubai-based David Yates is the regional head of the practice, while Ayman Nour is the key practitioner in the Egyptian office. Nour has an excellent reputation for representing local and multinational corporations, regulators and government entities in the space.

Shahid Law Firm handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious TMT work. The practice has a strong track record in advising on criminal and regulatory offences and disputes in the media sector; practice co-head Sameh Attia fields expertise in cross-border media litigation. Practice co-head and firm managing partner Girgis Abd El-Shahid is another key name to note for contentious work. On the non-contentious side, the group regularly advises telecoms companies on internet cable infrastructure matters.

The team at Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law has an excellent reputation for handling a number of major TMT matters in the Egyptian market. Under the leadership of managing partner Yasser Hashem, the group is well known for advising on, among other areas, app-supported ridesharing and data management, the introduction of electronic payments, corporate transactions and licensing issues. Dina Kamel handles telecoms and data protection law matters. Mahmoud Youssef is a name to note.

ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners' TMT department has 'extensive knowledge of the legal framework and logistics in Egypt, particularly in the technology sector'. The group provides 'outstanding support' on e-commerce transactions, media and data protection law matters and TMT-related regulatory issues. The practice is jointly led by Mohamed Abdelgawad and Ahmed Abdelgawad.

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)'s team leverages the strength of the firm's extensive global network to advise on a broad range of TMT matters in the Egyptian market. Key areas of instruction include e-commerce, digital media, data privacy and fintech matters. Ghada El Ehwany heads up the practice, and is well versed in handling corporate and M&A work in the TMT space.

At Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, the TMT practice regularly acts for a number of prominent tech and telecoms companies on high-value transactions and day-to-day operations in the Egyptian market. Mohamed Shehata is well versed in handling contentious matters, and acts for clients in complex telecoms disputes before Egyptian courts, arbitral tribunals and regulatory bodies. Counsel and corporate specialist Mohamed Essam is a key name for fintech work.

Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm is well known in the market for its 'deep understanding of TMT law'. The practice is well known for representing a number of prominent entities in TMT matters, including government authorities, regulators and major technology and media companies. Ahmed El Sharkawy leads the practice and has extensive experience in advising on digital payments, AI, and data privacy and security issues.

Soliman, Hashish & Partners' team continues to act as counsel to major foreign and domestic entities on prominent TMT transactions. Mohamed Hashish leads the practice, and is well known for representing major global powerhouses, including Amazon, TikTok and HikVision.