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Zaki Hashem

Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Egypt


Zaki Hashem

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About

Provided by Zaki Hashem

Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law has extensive experience in capital market transactions, including IPOs, dual listings, bond issuances, securitizations, capital increases, MTOs, fund establishment, and all related matters for listed companies. The Firm maintains regular dealings with the Egyptian Stock Exchange, the Financial Regulatory Authority, and MCDR.

ZH has handled the majority of Egypt’s IPOs, dual listings, and GDRs under Regulation S and Rule 144A, and has played a leading role in launching MTOs and executing most securitization and bond transactions in Egypt. The Firm also excels in incorporating and restructuring investment funds and providing ongoing legal support for their management and operations. Over the years, ZH has advised on numerous capital increases, IPOs, private placements, and bond issuances involving both cash injections and debt-to-equity conversions.

Recent work highlights:

Advising...

  • IPOs: eFinance, BPE Holding for Financial Investments, M.M. Group for Industry and International Trade, Raya Contact Center, Egypt Foods, Orascom Construction, Talaat Moustafa Group, Palm Hills Development...
  • The 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 13th securitizations by CORPLEASE
  • The joint lead managers in all issuances and updates of Egypt’s USD 40 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme
  • Compass Capital and CI Capital Holding in establishing C3 Capital Fund - Egypt’s first EGP 3 bn. PIPE fund to invest in publicly traded companies

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Egypt

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Zaki Hashem is a well-established Egyptian law firm which fields a much-admired capital markets team. It provides a wealth of advice on high-value issuances, with experience counselling on IPOs, follow-on offerings and capital increases. The team demonstrates exceptional regulatory expertise, often representing listed companies in appearances before Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority. The team is also well regarded for its strong capabilities in debt matters, assisting clients with bond issuances and securitisations.

Work Highlights

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  • Zaki Hashem assisted Aman Business Finance with a securitisation valued at more than EGP1.4 billion.

Strengths

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  • Zaki Hashem approaches challenges methodically and provides sound, well-reasoned advice.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Zaki Hashem demonstrates solid expertise in securitisation and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Zaki Hashem is brilliant. Its lawyers are hard-working and communicate very well.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersYasser Hashem
    Eminent PractitionersYasser Hashem

    Yasser Hashem

    Yasser Hashem is managing partner of Zaki Hashem and enjoys a considerable standing in the Egyptian market. He is frequently engaged by international clients to advise on high-profile transactional work, including capital markets matters.

    • Yasser Hashem is dedicated and punctual.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Helal El Hossary
    Band 1Helal El Hossary

    Helal El Hossary

    Helal El Hossary heads the capital markets group at Zaki Hashem and is regularly involved in some of the largest transactions in Egypt. His practice encompasses a wide range of matters within the capital markets field, including securitisation and capital increase mandates.

    • Helal El Hossary shows great dedication on all aspects of our transactions.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Helal El Hossary is the best capital markets lawyer in Egypt. He is very well connected and knows how to get things done.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Ragia Omran
    Band 3Ragia Omran

    Ragia Omran

    Ragia Omran is of counsel at Zaki Hashem, where she heads the banking and finance team. She is frequently called upon to advise international financial institutions in their capacity as underwriters on high-profile debt issuances, including those by the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Ranked Individuals at Zaki Hashem (3)

Egypt

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