Projects & Energy | Global

Baker McKenzie has a long history of advising on some of the largest oil and gas projects in Egypt, and it is equally well versed in the renewables space. The firm offers expertise in project development as well as project financing, with further abilities advising on related regulatory and corporate matters. Its enviable client base includes lenders, sponsors and developers, as well as government entities. The team is also present on major infrastructure and construction projects.

Matouk Bassiouny is a renowned Egyptian law firm which provides project development and financing advice to a broad client base, which includes high-profile domestic and international names, such as energy companies and development banks. The firm is much admired for its expertise in energy projects, with further capabilities in infrastructure matters. It also leverages its status as a transactional powerhouse to advise on a wide range of M&A matters in energy and related sectors.

White & Case's Cairo-based projects group frequently collaborates with the firm's international offices to advise on projects both within and outside Egypt. The firm is well accustomed to acting for lenders and sponsors on a variety of energy and infrastructure mandates. In addition to project finance and development, the group also advises on the downstream acquisition and sale of oil and gas assets.

Zaki Hashem is active on a wide variety of conventional energy, power and renewables matters. Its Cairo-based team is experienced in PPPs and infrastructure mandates, with complementary expertise in related regulatory and contractual issues. It is equally well experienced representing energy companies and contractors, as well as government ministries and agencies.

Mazghouny & Co is a Cairo-based projects boutique that demonstrates standout expertise in renewables. Its compact team has the capacity to advise on project finance as well as development mandates. In addition, the firm supports clients with the acquisition of energy assets, and regarding the corporate, tax and labour concerns arising from major projects.

Shalakany Law Office is noted for its deep expertise in renewable energy, assisting independent power producers with large-scale projects across Egypt. The firm is equally well versed in the representation of lenders. The team complements its strong track record in wind and solar projects with further expertise in mining as well as oil and gas.