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Sarie Eldin & Partners Legal Advisors

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Egypt


Sarie Eldin & Partners Legal Advisors

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The Banking & Finance department excels in Islamic, structured, asset, and project finance. They are also proficient in green bonds, which are crucial for Egypt's sustainable development goals.

The department won the “Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year in Egypt – 2023” by the Global Law Experts Annual Awards.

The Banking & Finance department is one of the key players in major financial transactions across Egypt and the MENA region. 


Recent transactions in 2024: 

  1. Advised Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Egypt, on a syndicated Islamic Mudarabah facility of EGP 2 billion for Giza Systems S.A.E. and EGP 820 million for VAS Integrated Solutions.
  2. Advised Next Bank and Egyptian Gulf Bank in the credit facility with a value of EGP 370 M to finance “Sylndr”an e-commerce Platform for the used Cars Market in Egypt. 
  3. Advised Etisalat Misr with regard to a syndicated medium-term facility of USD 150 M for the purpose of Purchasing “5G License” to operate mobile phone services in Egypt.
  4. Advised Talaat Moustafa Group in an agreement with Misr Abu Dhabi Company for Real Estate Investment, a subsidiary of local banks, regarding a real estate co-development project “Office Park Project” of EGP 4.2 Billion.
  5. Advised Banque Misr, and others on a syndicated long-term facility of USD 108 Million to MAFI for Agriculture Produce Industries Company to construct and operating a large scale diversified export-oriented fruit and vegetables processing complex.

Clients (24)

  • ADIB Capital
  • Industrial Development & Workers Bank
  • Al Baraka Bank
  • Egyptian Land Bank
  • Arab Investment Bank
  • National Bank of Egypt
  • Arab African International Bank
  • Banque du Caire
  • Commercial International Bank CIB
  • HSBC
  • Ahli United Bank
  • NSGB
  • El Markaby Steel Company
  • Export Development Bank of Egypt
  • Banque Du Caire
  • Etisalat Misr
  • Commercial International Bank of Egypt “ CIB”
  • Al Ahly Bank of Kuwait- Egypt
  • Talaat Mostafa Group Holding
  • QNB AlAhly
  • Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
  • Bank Misr
  • Camel Ventures
  • MAFI

Industries (19)

  • Banks
  • Petrochemicals
  • Steel
  • Agriculture
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail
  • Government
  • Privet Entities
  • Transportation
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • FMCG
  • Communications
  • Energy
  • Corporate/Individual
  • Oil and Gas
  • Construction

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Banking & Finance - Egypt

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Sarie Eldin & Partners maintains a compact banking practice which is highly respected for its consistent involvement in high-level lending matters. It regularly acts on syndicated facility agreements, including real estate and construction finance matters. The firm acts for a client list that features several leading Egyptian and major regional banks.

Work Highlights

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  • Sarie Eldin & Partners Legal Advisors assisted Etisalat Misr with its obtaining of a USD150 million medium-term facility from a syndicate of banks which included Banque Misr.

Strengths

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  • The team at Sarie Eldin & Partners Legal Advisors stands out for its deep knowledge and understanding of client requirements, as well as its flexibility.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Amira Sherif
    Band 1Amira Sherif

    Amira Sherif

    Senior partner Amira Sherif is a highly respected lawyer who is noted for her vast experience advising on syndicated loan transactions. She is especially highlighted for her work on behalf of domestic Egyptian banks, as well as a borrower client base that includes major real estate developers and construction companies.
    • Amira Sherif is a powerhouse in the local market.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Amira Sherif is a very experienced and personable lawyer with a deep understanding of client needs and industry trends.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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