Corporate/M&A - Egypt
What the team is known for
Sharkawy & Sarhan advises on the full suite of corporate transactions, including multi-stranded, high-value M&A deals. Its lawyers frequently assist clients with asset disposals and company sales. The firm's major clients are active in a range of sectors, including energy and insurance. The team demonstrates further expertise in private equity matters.
Strengths
"Sharkawy & Sarhan offer solutions and are responsive."
"They have a very good technical handle on documents and legislation."
Work highlights
Sharkawy & Sarhan was Egyptian counsel to the Vodafone Group on the sale of its stake in Vodafone Egypt to South Africa-headquartered Vodacom.
Notable practitioners
Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa is a prominent lawyer in the Cairo market who has overseen high-profile, cross-border M&A transactions in sectors such as technology and real estate. He is also experienced in private equity matters. "It was a real pleasure to work with Mohamed Hazzaa. He is exceptionally bright and technically astute."
