Rehan El-Bashary

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Rehan has been consecutively recognized as a leading legal practitioner by numerous international legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 in Corporate and M&A and TMT practices in 2023 and 2024.

“Michael Boutros has a proven track record in high-value acquisitions, restructurings and divestitures, while Rehan El-Bashary is highly regarded for cross-border transactions in the tech, e-commerce and real estate sectors.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Corporate, Commercial, and M&A

“We chose Shahid not just because of the evident quality and professionalism but particularly because of the manner in which Rehan El-Bashary dealt with us.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Corporate, Commercial, and M&A

“I have worked closely with Rehan El-Bashary, she is very good in dealing, has the required legal knowledge in all corporate matters that we have appointed her to handle in the jurisdiction of Egypt.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Corporate, Commercial, and M&A

“Newly promoted partner Rehan Elbashary is another key name, handling major transactions in the technology sector.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 TMT

“A Shahid team led by Rehan El-Bashary assisted Gemini Enterprises Africa with its acquisition of the Uplift4GFF initiative.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Corporate and M&A

“Very cooperative, responsive and a subject matter expert in our business and legal domain which she has helped a lot in accelerating all our legal contracts, terms and conditions for our platform and all the stuff we referred to her.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021

“She has been a fantastic asset on the transaction. Her attention to detail and attitude towards taking absolutely every argument to its logical conclusion is wholly impressive.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021

“She also leads Venture by Shahid, the firm's department focusing on start-ups and entrepreneurs. Clients described Venture by Shahid as ‘one of the very few practices fully dedicated to venture capital transactions in a very nascent market in Egypt’, and that its practice is “unique to venture capital and is solely focused on the space unlike other players in the market.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Rehan El-Bashary is a Partner at Shahid Law Firm, bringing over 15 years of extensive transactional experience to her role. Her expertise lies in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and the intricacies of equity and convertible debt funding rounds. Rehan excels in divestitures and the creation and vetting of corporate structures and restructurings, ensuring that her clients operate within the best legal frameworks.

Throughout her career, Rehan has demonstrated a keen ability to enhance corporate governance and implement best practices for multinational operations, making her a trusted advisor in complex regulatory environments. She has worked with a diverse portfolio of clients, including leading multinational companies and innovative entrepreneurs, providing strategic guidance in both local and international markets.

Her recent work spans a variety of sectors, such as digital technology, FinTech, e-commerce, advertising, real estate, food and beverage, and entertainment. Rehan’s comprehensive approach combines legal acumen with an understanding of the business landscape, enabling her to deliver tailored solutions that align with her clients’ objectives and growth strategies. Her commitment to excellence and proactive problem-solving has earned her a reputation as a go-to legal expert in the ever-evolving world of corporate transactions.

Advising Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) in setting a historic hotel triumph by acquiring a significant stake in a group of 7 historic hotels in a transaction valued at more than USD 800 million.
Advising E-finance for Digital and Financial Investments (E-Finance) on its acquisition of a stake in Al Ahly Momken and a stake in EasyCash for Digital Payments.
Advising E-finance for Digital and Financial Investments (E-Finance) as a lead investor on an Equity Funding Round Nexta Digital Payment.
Advising Statsbomb (a UK-based advanced data company) from an Egyptian law standpoint on its full acquisition by Hudl.
Advising Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital (100% female-led SPAC) from an Egyptian law standpoint on its USD 1.5 billion combination with Swvl.
Advising Cartona; a B2B E-Commerce platform on a USD 4.5 million Pre-Series A Equity Funding Round led by Global Ventures.
Advising Sawari Ventures on a USD 2.5 million Series A Equity Funding Round in E-Commerce Egyptian companyExpandCart.

Before re-joining the firm in 2018, she served as Legal Affairs Manager at Gemini Egypt Holding for Financial Investments, a company under the Sawiris family office. In that role, she managed high-profile transactions across various sectors, including financial services, real estate development, and tourism. Notably, she advised on the landmark sale of a majority stake in Egypt’s leading microfinance institution, Reefy for Microfinance Services, to CI Capital. Additionally, she played a key role in the acquisition of the majority stake in M.M. Makronisos Marina Ltd., overseeing the development of a marina in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, and assisted in restructuring Gemini’s ownership of Elite Estates, a luxurious real estate project in Pakistan.

At Shahid Law Firm, Rehan leads the “Venture by Shahid” practice group, focusing on legal services for startups and venture capital funds. Her commitment to fostering entrepreneurship extends beyond her practice; she is a member of Businesswomen of Egypt 21, an NGO dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in Egypt, and serves on the board of the Banati Foundation, which aims to protect abandoned children deprived of family care. Rehan’s multifaceted career reflects her dedication to both her clients and her community, making her a prominent figure in the legal landscape.