Ranking tables

Banking & Finance | Global

Egypt

The Banking & Finance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Egypt.

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Band 1
  1. Baker McKenzie (Helmy, Hamza & Partners)
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    Baker McKenzie (Helmy, Hamza & Partners)
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Matouk Bassiouny
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    Matouk Bassiouny
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    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. It has further experience acting for borrowers hailing from fields such as oil and gas, construction, real estate and shipping.
  3. Zulficar & Partners
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    Zulficar & Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Zulficar & Partners is a respected law firm viewed as a market leader in Egypt. The firm 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.
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Band 2
  1. MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP
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    MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    The Egyptian branch of White & Case has quickly established itself as a major force in the market. It 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.
  2. Zaki Hashem
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    Zaki Hashem
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    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 lenders active across numerous sectors, including real estate, oil and gas, and manufacturing. The practice has additional experience representing microfinance companies.
  3. Sharkawy & Sarhan
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
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    Nour & Partners in association with Al Tamimi & Company
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Al Tamimi is a respected regional law firm whose Egyptian office is regularly seen acting as lenders' counsel on high-value loan transactions. Its banking and finance group has experience in all aspects of bank lending, including Islamic finance transactions. It also advises international financial institutions on Egyptian regulatory matters.
  2. Sarie Eldin & Partners Legal Advisors
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    Sarie Eldin & Partners Legal Advisors
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Sarie Eldin & Partners maintains a compact practice which is well recognised for its expertise in Islamic and project finance. 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.
  3. Shalakany Law Office
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    Shalakany Law Office
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    Shalakany Law Office has a notable team which is well versed in representing international banks active in the Egyptian market. It regularly advises on loan facilities, and also acts for an array of borrowers. A particular area of expertise is project financing, where the firm has a strong focus on renewable energy projects.
  4. Al Kamel Law Office
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. I&P (Ibrachy Legal Consultancy)
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    I&P (Ibrachy Legal Consultancy)
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    I&P is an established law firm in Cairo, providing counsel and representation in a wide range of matters, including refinancing, project finance and banking regulatory mandates. It often acts as local counsel on these transactions, being regularly sought out by leading international law firms. The firm also advises international banks.
  2. Shahid Law Firm
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    Shahid Law Firm
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shahid Law Firm maintains a robust banking and finance team with notable experience advising clients on aviation and project financing. Its broader practice also sees it assisting clients with investigations by Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority. The firm counsels borrower clients in sectors such as telecoms and energy, as well as acting for lenders.