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Matouk Bassiouny

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Egypt

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Matouk Bassiouny

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Projects & Energy - Egypt

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Matouk Bassiouny is a renowned Egyptian law firm which provides project development and financing advice to a broad client base, which includes high-profile domestic and international names, such as energy companies, project consortiums and development banks. The firm is much admired for its expertise in energy projects, with further capabilities in infrastructure matters. It also leverages its status as a transactional powerhouse to advise on a wide range of M&A matters in energy and related sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Matouk Bassiouny advised Palm for Urban Development and Palm Hills for Development on the receipt of a long-term financing package (granted by a syndicate of banks including Banque Misr and National Bank of Egypt) towards the development of Badya City.

Strengths

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  • Matouk Bassiouny is excellent in representing our point of view during negotiations, handling complex matters with confidence and clarity.

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  • Matouk Bassiouny's communication is clear and business-focused, with advice that balances legal risk with practical outcomes.

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  • Matouk Bassiouny demonstrates strong legal expertise and a pragmatic approach to resolving multifaceted legal issues.

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  • The team displays excellent legal technical knowledge and a strong understanding of the legal framework.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mahmoud Bassiouny
    Mahmoud Bassiouny

    Mahmoud Bassiouny

    Mahmoud Bassiouny is the firm's regional managing partner and also heads up Matouk Bassiouny's firm-wide finance and projects team. He is highly experienced in acting for both foreign and domestic lenders on a variety of renewable and conventional energy projects.

    • Mahmoud Bassiouny is excellent to work with - extremely knowledgeable, responsive and always clear in his communication.

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    • Mahmoud Bassiouny is a top lawyer. He thinks strategically and shows great commitment to every mandate.

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  • Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa
    Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa

    Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa

    Mohamed Hazzaa is especially well-versed in matters pertaining to renewable power projects, servicing both domestic and international clients. He recently joined Matouk Bassiouny after leaving Sharkawy & Sarhan.

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  • Nadia Abdallah
    Nadia Abdallah

    Nadia Abdallah

    Nadia Abdallah is noted for her frequent work advising on project finance. She is also regularly called upon to counsel clients with regard to the development of notable wind and solar projects. She was promoted to partner in January 2025.

    • Nadia Abdallah is very smart, very proactive and a great help to us.

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    • Nadia is an excellent lawyer and very experienced in high-stakes projects involving international clients.

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Egypt

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