Al Tamimi & Company Welcomes Ali El Hawary as Partner
Al Tamimi & Company strengthens its Banking and Finance practice with the appointment of Ali El Hawary (pictured) as Partner. With over two decades of legal expertise in banking, energy, and infrastructure projects, El Hawary joins the firm’s Cairo office.
Formerly serving as General Counsel for a prominent Abu Dhabi bank, El Hawary also provided legal counsel to major financial institutions. His extensive experience includes involvement in key bank mergers and acquisitions in Egypt over the past 14 years.
El Hawary’s contributions extend to advising on significant energy and infrastructure projects, such as Egypt’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Program. His proficiency in project finance has garnered recognition from various publications.
Commenting on the new appointment Jody Waugh, Managing Partner at Al Tamimi & Company, said:
“Ali’s expertise and reputation will strengthen our position not only as a leading firm, but as the leading banking and finance practice in Egypt, and the region. Egypt is an important jurisdiction for us, and we are steadfast in our commitment to expanding our presence and influence in this market. Ali’s appointment demonstrates our ambitious vision to continue delivering leading services to our clients and to capitalize on new opportunities within the Egyptian market and beyond.”
On joining Al Tamimi & Company, new Partner Ali El Hawary said:
“I am excited to join Al Tamimi & Company and contribute to its leading Banking and Finance practice in Egypt. I look forward to leveraging my experience and expertise to provide exceptional legal services to our clients and to further strengthen the firm’s presence in the region.”
Ayman Nour, Head of Al Tamimi & Company’s Egypt office, welcomed the new partner, commenting:
Ali, brings a wealth of experience to our team, acquired through years of dedicated service in the Egyptian and UAE financial sector. His appointment will further bolster our commitment to delivering excellence in financial services and reinforces our position as a leader in the industry. We welcome Ali and look forward to the collective achievements that lie ahead. “
