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Provided by Zaki Hashem


Zaki Hashem (ZH), Attorneys at Law, provides support to local and international investors according to the intended investment strategy. ZH sealed hundreds of M&A transactions (covering legal due diligence, transaction documents, Government procedures, etc.) and established thousands of local entities (under the Corporate , Capital Market , Investment , Banking , Insurance Laws...). ZH is also well-versed in providing corporate and day-to-day management to companies and in maintaining the legal status of its client companies.  Additionally, ZH acts as the legal counsel to the majority of embassies/consulates on diplomatic and consular privileges/immunity, real estate, employment, residency permits... 


Examples of experience include:

  • Advising the consortium of buyers in the acquisition of BMW’s Business and the local importer’s assets in Egypt
  • Advising Al Ahly Capital Holding Company and Banque Misr in Banque Du Caire’s acquisition of 10% of the capital shares of IBAG (WESTERN UNION)
  • Advising Hewlett Packard in its USD1.05 billion acquisition of Samsung Electronics’ business in Egypt
  • Advising the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in the acquisition of a 95% stake in GlobalCorp- 

Examples of Clients: AIG Egypt, American University in Cairo, Pirelli Egypt, Arab Bank, Cargill, Carlson Wagonlit, GIZ, Electrolux, General Electric, GROHE, Mitsubishi , Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Majid Al-Futtaim, Novartis Pharma, Otis Elevators, Sanita, Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications... 

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Corporate/M&A - Egypt

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Zaki Hashem has a strong track record of handling significant M&A transactions as well as advising on strategic corporate reorganisations. Its Cairo-based lawyers have additional expertise in joint ventures. The firm is experienced at overseeing matters in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing and healthcare.

Work Highlights

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  • Zaki Hashem assisted B Investments with its 90% acquisition of Orascom through a mandatory tender offer.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Yasser Hashem
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Yasser Hashem
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Eminent Practitioners
Managing partner Yasser Hashem is commended for his longstanding experience and garners strong praise for his in-depth knowledge of transactional matters. He is a highly respected lawyer in the Egyptian market.

Yasser is very familiar with local market nuances and very familiar with the local regulator. He is also excellent at negotiating.

Yasser Hashem is an experienced lawyer with a very good understanding of cross-border transactional issues, in addition to being a good bridge builder between multi-jurisdictional teams.

Arig Ali
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Arig Ali
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Band 2
Dual-qualified Arig Ali is well versed in M&A and capital markets deals, and her clients include construction companies and financial institutions.

Arig is a consistently strong and supportive lawyer who is always responsive.

Arig Ali is one of the most talented and strongest lawyers in Egypt.

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Hossam Hafez
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Up and Coming

Hossam Hafez is well versed in M&A transactions, acting for a client base that includes car manufacturers and associated companies, such as importers. He has complementary expertise concerning commercial agreements.

Hossam is responsive, knowledgeable and has a high level of commercial and business acumen coupled with a great demeanour.

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Egypt

Corporate/M&A

Yasser Hashem
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Yasser Hashem
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Eminent Practitioners
Arig Ali
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Arig Ali
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Band 2
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Hossam Hafez
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Up and Coming

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