Banking & Finance | Global

The Cairo office of Baker McKenzie expertly acts on a wide range of finance transactions across the full gamut of the practice area. The team regularly handles high-value syndicated lending agreements, acting for an impressive list of international financial institutions. It is well versed in project, trade and acquisition finance matters, in addition to providing guidance on regulatory banking issues.

Matouk Bassiouny is highly regarded for its work in the banking and finance sphere, overseeing a diverse range of high-profile transactions. It frequently advises on significant cross-border loan facilities and high-profile project finance mandates. The team often represents export credit agencies as well as several of the world's leading investment banks and key players within the domestic Egyptian finance sector. It has further experience acting for a wide range of borrower clients.

The Egyptian branch of White & Case represents lenders as well as borrowers in the negotiation of high-value, cross-border facility agreements, and the team has experience advising on conventional, Islamic and hybrid financing arrangements. The firm's broad international network is a frequent benefit on transactions, and the Cairo banking team often works in tandem with colleagues based in London or Dubai.

Sarie Eldin & Partners maintains a compact banking practice which is highly respected for its consistent involvement in high-level lending matters. It regularly acts on syndicated facility agreements, including real estate and construction finance matters. The firm acts for a client list that features several leading Egyptian and major regional banks.

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.

Zulficar & Partners is a respected law firm which is especially well known for its banking regulatory expertise. It is also mandated by numerous domestic and international banks on financing transactions, and is noted for its in-depth understanding of syndicated loans and debt restructuring. The team complements its strengths in banking and finance with an admirable command of debt capital markets.

ADSERO fields a compact yet respected team that is increasingly well-regarded in the banking and finance arena. It frequently advises on facility agreements, and also stands out for its experience helping borrowers to obtain finance from venture capital entities. The firm has further noteworthy experience in regulatory matters, including with regard to fintech and bank licensing issues.

Al Tamimi & Company is a respected regional law firm whose Egyptian office is regularly seen acting as lenders' counsel on high-value loan transactions. The team in Cairo is able to call upon the wider resources of the firm throughout the Middle East to advise on array of mandates on behalf of international financial institutions.

Shahid Law Firm maintains a robust banking and finance team which has notable experience advising clients on investigations conducted by Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority. It is also well positioned to provide guidance on banking regulatory issues more generally, in addition to advising on bank lending.