Global Guide 2026 : Egypt
Ranked Individual
Provided by Baker McKenzie, Cairo
Baker McKenzie's Cairo-based Capital Markets is your steadfast partner in domestic and cross-border IPOs. We have a plethora of experience representing issuers, underwriters, coordinators, and selling shareholders in equity and debt transactions, debt issuances and programs, and complex, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and divestitures involving public companies. Our team has acted for some of Egypt's pre-eminent capital market deals across various industries. We have recently started working on Egypt's new IPO program, which was announced on February 8, 2023, by the Egyptian Cabinet. As part of the economic reform, 32 state-owned businesses and banks will be available for purchase through offers on the EGX, or a combination of both.
Provided by Chambers
The Egyptian arm of Baker McKenzie has an esteemed capital markets practice that regularly assists with high-value IPOs. Its lawyers also offer extensive experience in a wide range of debt transactions, including securitisations as well as sukuk and conventional bond issuances. The firm is well versed in acting for underwriters, and is equally experienced in acting for issuer companies from all sectors of the market.
Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie advised the existing majority shareholder, the Central Bank of Egypt, regarding the approximately USD300 million IPO of United Bank of Egypt.
Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie takes a clear, concise and pragmatic approach, which is crucial to our decision-making process.
They are really helpful; they're always very keen on meeting our specific requirements. We have a very nice working relationship with them, and I definitely see that collaboration continuing.
Provided by Chambers
Head of Capital Markets
Provided by Baker McKenzie, Cairo
Hani Nassef
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