Hafez & Partners, a prominent law firm, has welcomed Mohamed Zaher (pictured) as Counsel and Head of Corporate, bolstering its team with his extensive expertise in corporate law and legal advisory services. Zaher’s arrival follows a distinguished career where he has consistently demonstrated his proficiency in various corporate matters. Zaher’s role at Hafez & Partners […]
Al Futtaim Group, a renowned conglomerate operating across the Middle East, has appointed Sue Ellen Hassouna (pictured) as its General Counsel. With over 15 years of legal experience in Egypt, Hassouna is poised to assume a
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) provided legal counsel to Post for Investment (“PFI”), the investment arm of Egypt Post, in its acquisition of a 40% stake in Roaderz Technologies. Additionally, the firm supported PFI in
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal advisor and coordinator in securing a significant ten-year loan amounting to EGP 1.5 billion. This financing agreement was successfully concluded with the Commercial International Bank (“CIB”) and
PwC Middle East has welcomed Menna Helmy (pictured) to its professional team. Effective from September 2023, Helmy will assume the role of Legal Manager – office of General Counsel within the firm. Menna Helmy brings a wealth
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the lead legal counsel to AfricInvest in connection with its investment in the British University in Egypt (“BUE”) to boost the university’s growth plans. The team advising
Dreny & Partners acted as legal counsel in the successful execution of a securitization transaction for the Egyptian Mortgage Refinance Company (EMRC). This financial operation involved EMRC’s mortgage finance portfolio, with a total value
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) has marked an impressive start for its Aviation Sector Group, which was established earlier this year. Led by Sherif El Hosseny, Partner and Head of Aviation (pictured), and supported by
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Baker McKenzie advises SODIC on Nobu Venture in Egypt
International law firm Baker McKenzie has provided counsel to Sixth of October Development and Investment Company (SODIC), a prominent diversified real estate developer in Egypt and a majority-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-based consortium comprising
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the lead legal counsel to Beltone Financial Holding (“Beltone”) in connection with the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Cash Microfinance Company (“
