Barakat, Maher & Partners and Clyde & Co Advise JAF Investment on Dual Acquisition

Barakat, Maher & Partners, in association with Clyde & Co, has advised JAF Investment on its EGP 177 million 30 per cent dual acquisition (under execution) of Rawaj Consumer Finance and UE Finance in Egypt from Arabia Investments Holding (AIH), a company listed on the Egyptian Exchange.

JAF Investment, a family office, focuses on investment in growth opportunities across several sectors, including real estate, non-banking financial services, automotive services, logistics and warehousing. This dual acquisition represents a significant strategic objective to invest in the non-banking financial sector in Egypt. In 2022, the sector amounted to EGP 216 billion, signifying the necessity of growth to meet the demands of this constantly expanding market.

The Barakat, Maher & Partners team, in association with Clyde & Co, was led by partner Mostafa Elsakka. He was supported by senior associate Moataz El Sherbini, and associates Walid Enany and Dalya Mahmoud. This successful collaboration underscores the firm’s commitment to providing comprehensive legal advice to its clients.