Global Guide 2026 : Egypt
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Baker McKenzie, Cairo
Baker McKenzie’s Cairo-based banking and finance team has profound market experience with an established base of clients, particularly in financial services, renewable energy and real estate development, maritime and transportation, petrochemicals, and fertilizers. For over 30 years, we have retained our position as a market leader who always set first precedents. We are also one of a select group of firms in Egypt that has specialist knowledge and integrated Egyptian and English law capability, which puts us in the unique position of being able to offer both English and Egyptian law advice on banking and finance transactions seamlessly without the need to instruct separate law firms. Our English law-qualified team includes Banking Counsel Victoria Long. Victoria regularly advises on international banking transactions, including landmark and award-winning transactions. We help clients with loans and credit facilities, project finance, Islamic finance, derivatives, financial restructuring, asset and aircraft finance, real estate finance, trade and export finance.
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The Cairo office of Baker McKenzie expertly acts on a wide range of finance transactions across the full gamut of the practice area. The team regularly handles high-value syndicated lending agreements, acting for an impressive list of international financial institutions. It is well versed in project, trade and acquisition finance matters, in addition to providing guidance on regulatory banking issues.
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The Baker McKenzie team always handles complex matters with diligence and attention to detail, while always giving practical and implementable advice.
What differentiates Baker McKenzie is the teamwork and the full responsibility taken to handle client matters in the best way possible.
We selected Baker McKenzie for its strong experience, ability to handle complexity, commitment to delivering within tight timelines, and the depth and versatility of the legal team.
Their highly advanced, capable and experienced banking team can solve any complex situation or matter.
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Mohamed Ghannam is a greatly esteemed lawyer who consistently leads high-value transactions on behalf of big-name international and local clients, including government entities and leading global banks. He often handles project finance work as well as bank lending relating to sectors such as energy.
Mohamed Ghannam's attention to detail and knowledge of the law enable him to navigate the most complex and sophisticated transactions, and to structure workable solutions.
Lamyaa Gadelhak is a very experienced and highly skilled lawyer.
Mohamed El Harmy advises a wide range of clients on multi-stranded finance transactions, including syndicated loans. He is highly experienced in acting for lenders.
Mohamed El Harmy's responsiveness is outstanding. Regardless of his workload, he makes his clients feel like they are his only and most important concern.
Mohamed El Harmy is very dedicated and understands the needs of the client. He delivers with both speed and high quality.
Mohamed El Harmy has demonstrated sharp legal insight, excellent problem-solving skills and strong commercial awareness.
Mostafa Lotayef is a key member of the team who often acts on real estate finance transactions and has experience representing lenders as well as borrowers. In his broader practice he also advises on regulatory banking issues.
Mostafa Lotayef is a highly experienced lawyer.
Head of Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Provided by Baker McKenzie, Cairo
Mohamed Elharmy
Ghada Elgharib
Mostafa Lotayef
Victoria Long
Mohamed El Harmy
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