Areas of Practice
Legal advice for business,
individuals and projects.
Advice, documentation and representation across Egyptian legal matters, from business transactions and regulatory requirements to personal affairs and dispute resolution.
Practice 01
Corporate & Commercial
Advice on company formation, governance and commercial arrangements, supporting businesses in their establishment, operations and development in Egypt.
How we assist
- Company formation and constitutional documents
- Board, general assembly and corporate governance matters
- Shareholder and joint venture agreements
- Agency, distribution and other commercial contracts
- Corporate due diligence, share transfers and transaction support
Practice 02
Labour & Employment
Advice on employment relationships and workplace obligations, from recruitment and contract preparation to disciplinary procedures, termination and disputes.
How we assist
- Employment contracts and personnel policies
- Workplace regulations and internal investigations
- Disciplinary procedures and employment obligations
- Termination, severance and settlement arrangements
- Advice and representation in employment disputes
Practice 03
Litigation
Advice and representation in disputes before the competent Egyptian courts, with each case assessed in light of the evidence, legal position and client’s objectives.
How we assist
- Assessment of claims, evidence and available remedies
- Preparation of pleadings and supporting documents
- Representation before the competent Egyptian courts
- Negotiation and settlement of disputes
- Advice throughout proceedings and on appeals, where applicable
Practice 04
Civil Law
Advice on civil rights and contractual obligations, including the preparation of agreements and the resolution of disputes involving individuals and businesses.
How we assist
- Drafting and review of civil contracts and agreements
- Advice on contractual rights and obligations
- Assessment of performance, breach and related claims
- Negotiation of civil disputes and settlements
- Representation in civil proceedings
Practice 05
Intellectual Property
Legal support for the protection of intellectual property, including registration matters and disputes concerning ownership, unauthorised use and infringement.
How we assist
- Trademark and patent registration matters
- Advice on intellectual property and copyright protection
- Disputes concerning ownership and use of intellectual property
- Trademark infringement and related claims
- Representation in intellectual property disputes
Practice 06
Notarization & Licensing
Assistance with the preparation and submission of documents for notarization and licensing procedures, including liaison with the relevant authorities.
How we assist
- Review of documents required for notarization
- Preparation of powers of attorney and related instruments
- Assistance with certification and authentication procedures
- Preparation and follow-up of licensing applications
- Responses to documentary requirements raised by authorities
Practice 07
Personal Affairs
Advice and representation in personal status and family matters, with attention to the legal rights, individual circumstances and confidentiality of those involved.
How we assist
- Marriage, divorce and related personal status matters
- Child custody and guardianship matters
- Inheritance, succession and estate-related documentation
- Advice on wills and associated formalities
- Representation before the competent family courts
Practice 08
Arbitration
Advice on arbitration agreements and the conduct of arbitral proceedings, from assessing a dispute and preparing submissions to award-related matters.
How we assist
- Drafting and review of arbitration clauses and agreements
- Assessment of claims and procedural requirements
- Preparation of submissions and supporting evidence
- Representation in arbitral proceedings and settlement discussions
- Advice on recognition, enforcement and challenges to awards, where applicable
Practice 09
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Legal support for acquisitions, disposals and business combinations, addressing transaction structure, due diligence, documentation and completion requirements.
How we assist
- Advice on transaction structures and legal considerations
- Legal due diligence and review of corporate records
- Negotiation and drafting of transaction documents
- Share transfers, acquisitions and related corporate actions
- Assistance with applicable approvals and completion formalities
Practice 10
Legal Translation Services
Preparation, translation and review of legal documents in Arabic, English and French, with attention to legal terminology, context and the document’s intended use.
How we assist
- Translation and review of contracts and agreements
- Corporate documents and transaction materials
- Documents relating to disputes and proceedings
- Review of terminology and consistency across language versions
- Multilingual legal drafting and cross-border documentation
Practice 11
Contracting & Construction
Advice on construction and contracting arrangements, including project documentation, contractual performance and the resolution of payment, delay and other disputes.
How we assist
- Drafting and review of construction and contracting agreements
- Subcontracting arrangements and related documentation
- Advice on contractual obligations and project correspondence
- Payment, variation, delay and performance claims
- Negotiation and resolution of construction-related disputes
Practice 13
Project Licences, Approvals & Exemptions
Legal assistance with project licensing and regulatory approvals, including assessment of applicable requirements and applications for exemptions where legally available.
How we assist
- Review of licensing and approval requirements for a project
- Preparation and review of applications and supporting documents
- Liaison and follow-up with the competent authorities
- Assessment of exemption eligibility and related applications
- Advice on conditions, renewals and changes to existing approvals
Practice 14
Tax Advisory Services
Legal advice on Egyptian tax requirements, planning and transaction structuring for businesses, investors and corporate clients, with a focus on lawful tax efficiencies and the management of tax exposure.
How we assist
- Tax planning and structuring within the applicable Egyptian legal framework
- Advice on Egyptian tax regulations and double taxation treaties
- Tax implications of corporate and commercial transactions
- Employee stock option plans and related tax considerations
- Identification of lawful tax efficiencies and measures to minimise tax exposure
Coordinated Legal Support
Coordinated advice
across related legal issues.
Transactions, projects and disputes often involve several areas of law. The firm considers these issues together to advise on their combined implications. Where a matter requires assistance outside Egypt, it can coordinate with legal professionals through established relationships.
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Practice 12
Social Insurance & Labour Matters
Assistance with social insurance obligations and labour-related administrative procedures, including registrations, contribution matters and dealings with the relevant authorities.
How we assist
- Employer and employee social insurance registration matters
- Review of contribution records and related documentation
- Labour office submissions and administrative procedures
- Responses to inspections and administrative enquiries
- Advice on social insurance assessments, objections and disputes
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