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Zaki Hashem

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Egypt


Zaki Hashem

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Provided by Zaki Hashem

Supported by its strong corporate, capital markets and litigation experts, Zaki Hashem (ZH), Attorneys at Law, advises on all aspects of banking and financial laws and on the full range of financial transactions, including:

  • Incorporation of banks and financial institutions (and closure of branch offices and representative offices)
  • due diligence investigations
  • Loan agreements
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Syndicated facility agreements and related securities and guarantees
  • Structured project finance
  • Trade finance
  • Securitizations
  • Securities lending
  • Derivatives
  • Sovereign and corporate bonds
  • Islamic finance
  • Acquisition and leveraged financings

Examples of Clients: HSBC, CIB, Mashreq Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Audi Bank, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Barclay’s Bank, BNP Paribas, etc.

Recent work highlights:

Advising...

  • UK Export Finance and JPMorgan in the ca. EUR 1.885 billion Loan to the National Authority for Tunnels towards the Construction of Two Monorail Lines in Cairo
  • CIB and syndicate of 12 banks in the EGP 18 billion loan to Telecom Egypt.
  • ANOPC and ASORC (as borrowers) in the USD 727.52 million Financial Facility Agreement covered by sovereign guarantee from the Government of Egypt.
  • Canal Sugar Company SAE in the USD 100 million and EGP 1.2 billion through a Multicurrency Bridge Facilities Agreement designated to finance the procurement, construction and operation of a beet sugar mill and assorted crop cultivation in West Al Menya Governorate, Egypt.

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Banking & Finance - Egypt

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Zaki Hashem has a wealth of experience across a wide variety of banking and finance matters. It is particularly active with regard to syndicated loans and project finance arrangements. The Cairo-based law firm represents both international and local banking clients, as well as borrowers active across numerous sectors, including real estate, oil and gas, and manufacturing. The practice has additional experience representing microfinance companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Zaki Hashem advised Commercial International Bank on its provision of an EGP18 billion loan to Telecom Egypt.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Zaki Hashem provides excellent service and punctual delivery.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ragia Omran
    Band 2Ragia Omran

    Ragia Omran

    Ragia Omran leads the banking and finance department at Zaki Hashem, adeptly handling syndicated loans and a variety of other bank lending matters. She is also recognised for her expertise in debt capital markets.
    • Ragia Omran is highly experienced and has excellent legal knowledge.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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Egypt

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