Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | Global
Egypt
Rankings overview for Departments
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Eminent Practitioners
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Band 2
- Ashraf H Z Elibrachy I&P (Ibrachy Legal Consultancy)21 Years Ranked
- Ashraf Ihab Zulficar & Partners10 Years Ranked
- Hossam Gramon ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners5 Years Ranked
- Ragia Omran Zaki Hashem4 Years Ranked
- Ziad Gadalla MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLP6 Years Ranked
- Ahmed HaggagSharkawy & Sarhan
- Rasheed KamelAl Kamel Law Office
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All Departments profiles
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1 Baker McKenzie (Helmy, Hamza & Partners)Banking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedThe 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.1 Matouk BassiounyBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedMatouk 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.1 Zulficar & PartnersBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedZulficar & 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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2 MHR & Partners in association with White & Case LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedThe 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 HashemBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedZaki 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.
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3 Nour & Partners in association with Al Tamimi & CompanyBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAl 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.3 Sarie Eldin & Partners Legal AdvisorsBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSarie 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 OfficeBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedShalakany 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.
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4 I&P (Ibrachy Legal Consultancy)Banking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedI&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.4 Shahid Law FirmBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedShahid 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.