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Projects & Energy - Egypt
What the Team is Known For
Sharkawy & Sarhan has a well-respected projects team which regularly acts as Egyptian counsel on renewable and conventional energy transactions, in addition to advising on infrastructure matters. Export credit agencies and global investment banks also form a key part of the firm's client base. Of late its work has included the financing aspects of major wind and solar power projects.
Strengths
Sharkawy & Sarhan is very helpful, proactive and knowledgeable about this area of law. The team help us out efficiently.
Sharkawy & Sarhan is a very good law firm. The team is very good, very solid and well regarded in the market.
They know the local regulations well and the firm has a good track record in the deals they do, along with having the experience to resolve any issues.
Work Highlights
Sharkawy & Sarhan assisted COSCO Shipping Ports with development of a new greenfield container terminal through its 25% investment in a joint venture.
Notable practitioners
He is excellent - he's very detailed, and he can provide practical solutions as well as identifying legal issues. His quality of service is good.
Mohamed Hazzaa leads Sharkawy & Sarhan’s power, utilities and infrastructure group, in addition to his role as lead partner in the M&A team. He is especially well versed in matters pertaining to renewable power projects, servicing both domestic and international clients.
Mohamed is a vastly experienced and very knowledgeable PPP practitioner.
Heba is proactive, knowledgeable about her line of work and has long-term experience handling discussions and negotiations.
Nesma Abdelbary is a senior associate at Sharkawy & Sarhan who receives high praise from sources in the Egyptian market. She has broad experience assisting with both infrastructure and renewable energy projects.