A first port of call for complex Egyptian M&A, with a bench that covers the full transaction lifecycle from structuring to competition clearance.
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Research cycle 2026
Egypt's corporate market has been reshaped by Investment Law No. 72 of 2026, which consolidated four prior statutes and expanded GAFI's adjudicatory mandate. Research for this cycle found deal teams re-papering transactions priced under the old regime, and a clear premium on firms that can manage the Egyptian Competition Authority notification process alongside the commercial negotiation. The top of the table remains stable, but the mid-market has become materially more competitive.
Firms
Highly regarded for public M&A and transactions with a capital markets overlay, drawing on senior market and regulatory experience.
View full profileA strong regional alternative for mid-to-large cap transactions, valued for responsiveness and commercial framing.
View full profileWell established for inbound investment structuring, particularly for first-time entrants to the Egyptian market.
View full profileAn emerging transactional offering built off a strong contentious reputation, gaining recognition on deals with a regulatory or investigations dimension.
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Renowned for leading the most complex Egyptian corporate transactions, particularly where competition clearance is on the critical path.
View full profileRecognised for public M&A and the regulatory dimension of listed-company transactions.
View full profileKnown for cross-border transactional work with an energy sector focus.
View full profileRecognised for investment structuring advice to first-time entrants into the Egyptian market.
View full profileAn associate building an independent reputation in mid-market M&A, noted by clients for responsiveness and clear drafting.
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