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Clyde & Co LLP

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Global Guide 2026 : Egypt

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Corporate/M&A - Egypt

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Barakat, Maher & Partners is the Egyptian branch of leading international law firm Clyde & Co. It was established in Cairo in early 2023 and has made an impressive entry into the market, with the team active on M&A, as well as advising on corporate restructuring and commercial contracts issues, including employment matters. The Cairo team also regularly advises on matters arising in other Middle Eastern countries, with notable experience concerning Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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Work Highlights

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  • Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co advised Sixth of October Development and Investment Company with the sale of its securitisation arm.

Strengths

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  • Barakat, Maher & Partners (Clyde & Co) is notable for its quick turnaround of work, its unique solutions to complex matters and its exceptional legal service.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • We go back to Clyde & Co for M&A and corporate work because it is savvy with its know-how of the Egyptian market and deep knowledge of Egyptian law.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Barakat, Maher & Partners has a strong team who can work seamlessly on cross-border matters. They provide great advice reflecting their understanding of local markets and global business trends.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • I am impressed by the firm's ability to provide prompt and practical advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mohamed Barakat
    Mohamed Barakat

    Mohamed Barakat

    Cairo managing partner Mohamed Barakat is active on a variety of corporate matters, ranging from acquisitions to restructurings and general commercial and operational advice. His client roster includes several major real estate companies.

    • He is extremely smart, very pragmatic, quick in responding and can also anticipate the kind of questions you have in order to proactively address them.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • I have had a really good experience working alongside Mohamed. His responsiveness and expertise are things to be highlighted.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Mohamed is a great attorney with both Middle East and US experience. He is aware of the new market trends and provides great advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • His ability to communicate and advise Western companies on Egyptian matters is rare. He understands the issues we face and gets us the resolution we want.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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