International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

Baker McKenzie has an excellent reputation in the cross-border transactional space is frequently sought after for its global expertise in banking and finance, corporate/M&A and projects and energy. It is a top choice for clients facing multi-jurisdictional challenges across a plethora of practice areas. The firm is adept at advising on matters such as complex international project financings, cross-border M&A mandates and syndicated lending agreements.

Clifford Chance is a market-leading international law firm with an on-the-ground presence in North Africa. The firm is recognised as a pioneer for its cross-border experience across Arabophone Africa and is often engaged with foreign clients in global deals. Its lawyers are well versed in advising in cross-border M&A mandates, project financings and international joint ventures. The firms is often called up on by high-profile multinational corporations for the firm's ability to blend local knowledge with international commercial experience.

Matouk Bassiouny is a leading full-service law firm established in Cairo. The firm offers an impressive footprint across multiple markets as its global reach extends across the MENA region with offices in the UAE, Sudan and Algeria. Clients also benefit from the firm's Libyan country desk. The firms displays strong cross-border capabilities assisting on complex transactional and litigation matters. Its leading client base include governments, international banks and major energy companies.

White & Case is a leading international firm and its Cairo office has a robust reputation for advising clients on high-profile and sophisticated cross-border mandates. Its areas of expertise includes projects and energy, M&A and banking and finance. The firm counts Fortune 500 clients among its client base, including global banks and leading energy companies. It provides a global network and integrated offering allowing it to handle international matters spanning multiple jurisdictions with ease.

This is a high-calibre law firm with full-service global capabilities. It offers strong capabilities in a range of transactional matters, including M&A and financings. Advising on some of the most substantial inbound and outbound matters, the firm counts elite corporates, including major manufacturing companies, global banks and financial players, among its clients. The firm's cross-border experience is strengthened by the team's linguistic capabilities as its lawyers are able to assist clients in French, Arabic and English. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Al Tamimi & Company is a premier Middle Eastern firm with an established presence in North Africa. In the Egyptian market the firm offers solid experience in banking and finance, corporate/M&A and dispute resolution mandates. The firm provides strong cross-border expertise in multi-jurisdictional matters and is a popular choice for international banks and global manufacturers. Clients also benefit from the firm's global presence as the firm is able to call upon teams based in 17 office locations spread across the Middle East.