Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Egypt
What the Team is Known For
Sharkawy & Sarhan is a Cairo-based law firm with proven capabilities in high-value project finance mandates. The team is highly experienced when it comes to both energy and infrastructure project financing, representing an impressive list of international development banks and export credit agencies. The team also regularly advises international lenders on their provision of working capital facilities to Egyptian borrowers.
Strengths
Sharkawy & Sarhan is responsive and reliable in the face of often-tough deadlines.
The team at Sharkawy & Sarhan is very responsive and efficient when dealing with issues.
The team at Sharkawy & Sarhan is adaptable, pragmatic and commercial.
Work Highlights
Sharkawy & Sarhan was Egyptian counsel to the European Investment Bank (EIB) on a EUR221 million loan provided to the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with its planned upgrade of the Tanta - El Mansoura - Damietta railway line.
Notable practitioners
Ahmed Haggag is especially noted for his comprehensive expertise in the field of project finance. He also frequently advises development banks on significant cross-border lending agreements.
Ahmed Haggag is an impressive lawyer and he never fails to deliver.