Corporate / M&A
EgyptSLO
Shalakany Law Office
Cairo · Large · Website
One of the oldest and largest full-service firms in Egypt, with a deep corporate and finance bench.
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Corporate / M&A · Egypt
What the Team Is Known For
A first port of call for complex Egyptian M&A, with a bench that covers the full transaction lifecycle from structuring to competition clearance.
Strengths
- Particular strength in cross-border acquisitions
- Deep bench at partner level
- Strong competition and regulatory interface
Notable Practitioners
- Ali El Shalakany — Senior Partner
- Youssef Amin — Associate
Work Highlights
Advised a Gulf sovereign fund on a USD 400m acquisition of an Egyptian industrial group, including Egyptian Competition Authority clearance.
“They are the team you instruct when the deal cannot afford a regulatory surprise.”
— General Counsel, regional industrial group
What the Team Is Known For
A strong disputes bench well integrated with the firm's transactional practice, frequently instructed on post-M&A and shareholder disputes.
Strengths
- Post-transaction disputes
- Litigation and arbitration crossover
Work Highlights
Acted in a shareholder dispute arising from a failed joint venture.