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Insights

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29 December 2024

CRCICA Draft New Arbitration Rules 2023: Enhancing Efficiency and Modernizing Practices

Author: Haya El Samra

29 December 2024

The evidentiary weight of electronic documents in light of the Egyptian E-Signature Law No.15/2004 and recent case law

Author: Salma Nasreldine

19 December 2024

The Legal Industry Reviews (LIR) Third Edition

Author: Dr. Michael Boutros

15 October 2024

Chambers and Partners' Private Equity 2024 Global Practice Guide

Author: Dr. Michael Boutros , Mehiar Joulji

11 July 2024

ICLG’s Fintech Laws and Regulations Egypt 2024 Guide

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29 April 2024

Lexology Panoramic: Arbitration 2024 (Egypt) Edition

Author: Inji Fathalla

16 April 2024

The Legal Industry Reviews (LIR) First Edition

Author: Dr. Michael Boutros , Mehiar Joulji , Nouran Abdelmohsen

9 February 2024

The Legal Industry Reviews (LIR) Second Edition

Author: Dr. Michael Boutros , Nouran Abdelmohsen

22 October 2023

Shahid Law Firm Exclusive Contribution to the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guides' Alternative Funds 2023 Edition

Author: Dr. Michael Boutros , Mehiar Joulji

23 September 2023

Shahid Law Firm Contributes to Chambers Investing In… 2023 Guide

Author: Dr. Michael Boutros

11 May 2023

Shahid Law Firm's Insights in Chambers Corporate M&A 2023 Guide

Author: Dr. Michael Boutros

23 January 2023

Shahid Law Firm’s Contribution to the International Fintech Review 2022/23

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Mohamed Atef

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“Shahid represented Ceva Santé Animale on the restructuring of its Egyptian operations.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Commercial Contracts & Venture Capital

“The service level is very high, and we receive timely responses when dealing with them.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Commercial Contracts & Venture Capital

“They have a powerful ability to handle complex matters.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Commercial Contracts & Venture Capital

“The firm's client base ranges from large multinationals to startups and high net worth investors.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Commercial Contracts & Venture Capital

“This Cairo-based team supports its core M&A practice with additional expertise in tax, competition and intellectual property.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Commercial Contracts & Venture Capital

“Shahid Law Firm offers a respected group of lawyers who provide high-end advice on a variety of M&A, joint venture and entity formation mandates.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Commercial Contracts & Venture Capital

“Shahid got back to us quickly and made it a seamless operation. The team was very professional, responsive and easy to communicate with.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Venture Capital

“Shahid provided very good responsiveness and delivery to budget.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Venture Capital

“The firm advises on corporate and commercial matters, including investments and M&A, as well as on free zone laws, taxation, real estate and corporate disputes.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2013 Taxation

“This Cairo-based team supports its core M&A practice with additional expertise in tax, competition and intellectual property.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Taxation

“Shahid Law Firm assisted GlaxoSmithKline with a multitude of high-value tax claims against the Egyptian Ministry of Finance.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Taxation

“It is well versed in assisting companies in these sectors with a range of tax and IP litigation. Other areas of expertise include white-collar criminal matters, employment litigation and advising on the enforcement of arbitral awards.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Taxation

“Shahid Law Firm is ‘very professional, and one of the preferred firms in Egypt’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2016 Banking and Finance

“The team advised Aridos Jativa and a consortium of Spanish banks on a development financing made available to Arabian Cement Company.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Banking and Finance

“Working with Shahid Law Firm is ‘like dealing with a high-quality European or US firm’, according to one client.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Banking and Finance

“Emirates National Bank of Dubai and Air Leisure are clients.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2018 Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm’s team stands out for its ‘responsiveness, business-oriented savviness and consistent, high-quality legal advice’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2018 Banking and Finance

“The practice arranged $243m in senior debt for the financing of a portfolio of solar power projects.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm has a strong track record of high-quality work on high-value finance transactions, notably in the area of project finance.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 Banking and Finance

“Commentators say the group is "very nice and pleasant to work with."

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2020, Banking and Finance

“Interviewees praise the team for its "strong knowledge of renewable energy" and describe it as "one of the main players in the Egyptian projects space."

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2020, Banking and Finance

“Esteemed firm with a strong focus on project finance and development. Regularly assists with energy projects initiated under Egypt's feed-in tariff programme. Also has expertise concerning infrastructure projects.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2020, Banking and Finance

“Clients include Export Import Bank of China and China Development Bank.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm has a strong finance practice that handles extensive project finance mandates, often in the energy sector, and acts for international financial institutions, as well as international and local banks.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Banking and Finance

“Assisted Dutch development bank FMO with its extension of a three-year loan facility to First Microfinance, with the purpose of furthering financial inclusion goals in Egypt.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2021, Banking and Finance

“Best known for project finance, the firm also handles debt issuance, syndicated loans, acquisition finance, restructuring and regulatory matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Banking and Finance

“The firm has a diverse client base that includes international financial institutions, international and local banks, and major energy, mining and infrastructure, aviation and transport companies.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Banking and Finance

“'The team's strong collaborative and proactive approach is very much appreciated', says a client of Shahid Law Firm.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Banking and Finance

“Advised Scatec Solar on its issuance of a bid bond relating to a 200 MW solar power project in Kom Ombo.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Banking and Finance

“Further areas of expertise include asset and development finance as well as debt recovery matters.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Banking and Finance

“The firm also has experience advising well-known corporations on regulatory issues relating to the use of banking services in Egypt.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm has a solid team based in Cairo which regularly acts on project finance issues relating to major oil and gas and renewable energy projects.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Banking and Finance

“The team is also experienced acting for borrowers and lenders in matters pertaining to aircraft financing.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Banking and Finance

“Strengths of the practice further relate to project finance in energy and infrastructure, bond offerings, and IPOs.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm’s banking and finance practice has an excellent reputation for handling bank guarantees, syndicated loans as well as insolvencies and is praised by a client for its ‘good relationship with regulatory bodies’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Banking and Finance

“A Shahid Law Firm team acted as Egyptian counsel representing Banque Misr, as borrower, in a USD1.2 billion refinancing transaction.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Banking and Finance

“Its broader practice also sees it assist clients with regard to investigations by Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm maintains a robust banking and finance team with notable experience advising clients on aviation and project financing.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Banking and Finance

“They have also access to said governmental bodies in order to make the process run in the proper way.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Banking and Finance

“The team has good knowledge not only of the applicable laws but also of the criteria of application by the governmental bodies.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Banking and Finance

“While particularly strong in core banking matters, such as hedge funds, acquisitions and syndicated loans, the firm also features a rapidly developing project finance practice.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Banking and Finance

“The banking and finance team at Shahid Law Firm handles cutting edge banking transactions for international financial institutions, foreign and domestic banks, in addition to major clients in the energy, aviation and transport sectors."

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Banking and Finance

“The firm is active in banking & finance, equity capital markets, M&A and projects work. In banking and finance the firm works on acquisition financing whilst in equity capital markets the firm works on secondary share offerings, in M&A the firm works on acquisitions and restructurings and in projects the firm works on energy and infrastructure projects.”

IFLR 1000 Reviews 2024

“The Shahid team is large and well prepared.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm advised the International Air Transport Association on Egyptian law issues relating to the registration and licensing of its EasyPay 2.0 e-wallet portal.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Banking and Finance

“The firm counsels borrower clients in sectors such as telecoms and energy, as well as acting for lenders.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm maintains a robust banking and finance team with notable experience advising clients on aviation and project financing. Its broader practice also sees it assisting clients with investigations by Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Banking and Finance

“The team has provided sound advice and we think that they have a good grasp not only of the legal aspects of the procedure but also of the operational and practical issues relevant in the relationship with the Egyptian authorities.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm is well known in the Egyptian market for its skill in handling core banking matters, covering such areas as the issuance of bank guarantees, hedge funds, syndicated loans, acquisition finance, and insolvency.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Banking and Finance

“Shahid Law Firm has benefited from a pipeline of Russian instructions, advising a major Russian oil conglomerate on the commencement of exploration activities.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2009 Energy

“Shahid Law Firm has energy expertise and includes major oil exploration companies on its client list.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2010 Energy

“International companies including Chevron Philips Chemical Company, Schlumberger and Dar Chemicals regularly instruct Shahid Law Firm to advise on oil and gas matters, from exploration to distribution and concession agreements.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2011 Energy

“Clients include Schlumberger and Chevron Philips Chemical Company.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2012 Energy

“Shahid Law Firm handled over $2bn worth of oil and gas transactions in 2010, from exploration and concession agreements to distribution and disputes advice.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2012 Energy

“Shahid Law Firm’s clients include Breda Energia, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Dar Chemicals, GAIL, Schlumberger, and SEGAS.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2013 Energy

“Clients include Edison International, Eni and Vegas Oil and Gas.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2015 Energy

“The firm advised Halliburton on the divestment of business interests in advance of its failed merger with Baker Hughes. BG Group, Edison and Eni are also clients.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Energy

“Clients include Vegas Oil & Gas.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2018 Energy

“The team acted for Scatec Solar on the development of a new solar plant.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 Energy

“The energy and projects practice at Shahid Law Firm focuses heavily on the development, structuring and financing of solar and wind power projects.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 Energy

“It is highly regarded for cross-border transactions and regulatory advice.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Energy

“The firm handles oil and gas upstream, midstream and downstream projects, but also has a strong focus on the renewable power sector.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Energy

“Shahid Law Firm is 'a top-notch firm with an extremely deep bench'.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Energy

“The firm acts for developers and sponsors on new projects and assists with the acquisition and divestment of existing assets.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Energy

“Shahid Law Firm remains a key adviser to the oil and gas sector.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Energy

“Clients also turn to Shahid in matters of energy disputes, which is one of the arbitration team’s focus points.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Energy

“Financier and investors benefit from the firm’s longstanding presence in the market and its expertise in areas such as finance, corporate, and environmental law.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Energy

“Shahid Law Firm advises clients on conventional energy in upstream, midstream and downstream projects as well as on renewable and alternative energies.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Energy

“Project development, project finance and M&A matters are particular areas of expertise for the team.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Energy

“Shahid Law Firm is experienced in all sub-sectors of energy, with significant experience in oil and gas and renewables, as well as a particular focus on alternative energies.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Energy

“Very responsive and diligent.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Energy

“The team has their finger on the pulse and is able to advise on new developments with great knowledge.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Energy

“Excellent insight into latest developments in the Egyptian energy sector.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Energy

“Notable clients of the firm include FMO, Voltalia, Scatec Solar, OiLibya, NI Capital, Egyptian Iron & Steel Company, Heliopolis Company for Housing and Development, Abbott Laboratories, Acciona, Béard and Scatec Solar.”

IFLR 1000 Reviews 2024

“Shahid Law Firm is notable for its strength in oil and gas and mineral resources work, advising on a broad range of mandates which include drafting agreements, project financings and regulatory advice.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Energy

“They recently advised Edison International on the development of a combined-cycle power plant.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2016 Projects and Infrastructure

“The firm’s advice on project finance compares with top English and US firms’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2016 Projects and Infrastructure

“‘One of the firms driving the development of Egypt’s renewable energy market’, Shahid Law Firm is ‘one of the best in town.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2016 Projects and Infrastructure

“Abengoa Solar, Acciona and Canadian Solar are also clients.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Projects and Infrastructure

“The firm advised Edison International on a joint venture agreement with Qalaa to build a combined-cycle power plant in Abu Qir.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Projects and Infrastructure

“Shahid Law Firm’s highly skilled team has a strong track record in renewable energy, oil, gas and power projects.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Projects and Infrastructure

“Clients include Edison International and Scatec Solar.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2018 Projects and Infrastructure

“Shahid Law Firm’s team is ‘one of the best’ in the market.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2018 Projects and Infrastructure

“The firm frequently acts for international financial institutions, international and local banks, and project sponsors.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Projects and Infrastructure

“Shahid Law Firm is 'a national leader among Egyptian law firms involved in projects and infrastructure', according to one client.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Projects and Infrastructure

“Its work is now focused primarily on the energy sector, in which it handles both conventional and renewable energy projects.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Projects and Infrastructure

“Shahid Law Firm has a track record in projects and infrastructure development that stretches back 30 years, during which time the firm has acted for numerous international financial institutions, international and local banks, and project sponsors.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Projects and Infrastructure

“Excellent knowledge of the sector and able to provide valuable country insight.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Projects and Infrastructure

“They are aware of key transactions in the industry and are aware of the regulators position and expected developments in the industry.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Projects and Infrastructure

“The team is up to date with the latest developments in-country in the projects and infrastructure sectors.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Projects and Infrastructure

“Part of the firm’s arbitration team is dedicated to energy and projects disputes.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Projects and Infrastructure

“The team is known for its regulatory experience, as well as its experience in cross-border transactions, working alongside global law firms on multi-jurisdictional mandates.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Projects and Infrastructure

“Shahid Law Firm‘s extensive projects and infrastructure practice, covering upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas projects, with a greater focus on renewable and alternative energies.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Projects and Infrastructure

“Notable clients of the firm include FMO, Voltalia, Scatec Solar, OiLibya, NI Capital, Egyptian Iron & Steel Company, Heliopolis Company for Housing and Development, Abbott Laboratories, Acciona, Béard and Scatec Solar.”

IFLR 1000 Reviews 2024

“El-Shahid is well versed in acting for sponsors and lenders across the full life cycle of projects.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Projects and Infrastructure

“The group's workload includes assisting with drafting agreements, regulatory issues and administrative matters pertaining to major transactions.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Projects and Infrastructure

“Girgis Abd El-Shahid heads Shahid Law Firm's project finance offering, which is highly regarded for its expertise in advising on oil and gas and mineral resources projects.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Projects and Infrastructure

“Shahid Law Firm receives instructions on premium deals, recently advising winning bidder Etisalat UAE on its successful tender for Egypt’s third GSM mobile license.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2009 TMT

“Shahid Law Firm has an active track record in telecoms, having advised Etisalat UAE on its successful tender for Egypt’s third GSM mobile license.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2010 TMT

“Shahid Law Firm has telecoms expertise and is well placed to advise companies on a range of concerns, from finance to dispute resolution.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2011 TMT

“The firm advised Microsoft on VoIP in the jurisdiction.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2012 TMT

“Shahid Law Firm assists telecoms operators on matters ranging from acquisitions to governance.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2012 TMT

“The practice handled a large defamation claim for a regional television network.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 TMT

“Shahid Law Firm advises technology and telecoms companies on corporate transactions, litigation and regulatory matters.

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 TMT

“Shahid Law Firm handles corporate transactions, disputes and regulatory matters for clients in the technology and telecoms sectors.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 TMT

“They frequently advise on digital services, sports media law, e-commerce and technology procurement.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 TMT

“Shahid Law Firm climbs the ranking having raised its profile with high-value transactions and disputes in the telecoms, technology and media sectors, including a major arbitration victory for the Confederation of African Football.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 TMT

“With the launch of Venture by Shahid in 2019, the firm has also established its own department exclusively focused on advising start-ups.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 TMT

“The Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice at Shahid Law Firm is a key player in this area, with a client portfolio that includes Nokia and Netflix.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 TMT

‘Members of the team have acted as counsel on politically sensitive cases on behalf of news agencies like Al Jazeera and the Wall Street Journal.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 TMT

‘On the non-contentious side, the team covers internet cable infrastructure projects and sports media law.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 TMT

‘The team is especially skilled in international litigation and arbitration, including those relating to antitrust disputes related to media broadcasting, criminal offences and privacy.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 TMT

‘Shahid Law Firm covers a wide range of TMT matters on a domestic and international level on behalf of market-leading multinational corporations.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 TMT

“The team is very responsive, keeps itself informed daily of legislative reforms and has good contact with the administration’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 TMT

“On the non-contentious side, the group regularly advises telecoms companies on internet cable infrastructure matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 TMT

“The practice has a strong track record in advising on criminal and regulatory offences and disputes in the media sector.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 TMT

“Shahid Law Firm handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious TMT work.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 TMT

“Shahid Law Firm is also advising an international energy company on a large acquisition.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2016 Employment

“Shahid Law Firm is noted for its ‘helpful responses’ and counts Edison International and Eni among its clients.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2016 Employment

“Shahid Law Firm has a fully rounded employment practice with notable expertise in immigration law.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Employment

“The group at Shahid Law Firm has ‘a good range of expertise and handles confidential and sensitive matters with the appropriate professionalism’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2018 Employment

“It recently advised an international telecoms company on compliance matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 Employment

“Shahid Law Firm handles work permit exemptions, contract reviews, employee transfers, disciplinary matters and litigation.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 Employment

“The team handles employment contracts, policies and procedures, employee transfers, remuneration, administrative investigations, disputes, strikes, union negotiations and collective dismissals.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Employment

“The firm frequently handles labour due diligence as part of its work on large M&A transactions.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Employment

“The firm has a track record in employment law that stretches back more than 30 years, with its expertise in employee relations, immigration, HR policy and litigation widely recognised in the market.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Employment

“Shahid Law Firm is 'a real partner, in the sense that it provides full assistance, not only from a legal point of view, but also in suggesting and advising on daily business', remarks one client.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Employment

“In the last year, the practice was especially occupied with Covid-19 related employment queries, such as redundancies and layoffs.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Employment

“Assistance compensation packages, due diligence reports and the handling of negotiations with labour unions also comprise part of the team’s activities.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Employment

“Shahid Law Firm advises a host of national and multinational clients on the entire spectrum of employment law issues, from drafting contracts and HR handbooks to M&A employment matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Employment

“Focusing on securing fewer deals from premium clients, Shahid Law Firm recently represented GlaxoSmithKline on the domestic legal aspects of its acquisition of Bristol Myers Squibb’s business for $210m.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2009 Commercial, Corporate, and M&A

“An excellent team of highly qualified experts’, Shahid Law Firm has a well established presence in the Egyptian employment space and regularly acts for large multinational corporations, industrial conglomerates and public sector entities”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Employment

“The practice also maintains strong relationships with a number of significant government entities, including the Ministry of Manpower and National Organisation for Social Insurance.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Employment

“An excellent team of highly qualified experts who provide good support for their customers’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Employment

“Shahid Law Firm‘s labour and employment regulatory group has a strong reputation for assisting clients in all aspects of their employment-related business conduct, including representing major corporates on their day-to-day labour and social insurance matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Employment

“The team is particularly strong in obtaining exemptions from work permit regulations for expatriates, as well as drafting employment contracts and the M&A aspects of M&A deals.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Employment

“High level of integrity and expertise.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Employment

“Shahid Law Firm assisted GlaxoSmithKline with a multitude of high-value tax claims against the Egyptian Ministry of Finance.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

“Its lawyers are further noted for their strength in competition matters, with experience representing clients before the COMESA Competition Commission.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2023, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

“Shahid Law Firm remains a key player in litigation, having recently continued its African expansion by opening a first office in Sudan in February 2021, thus improving on its ability to handle multinational contentious matters.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Litigation

In Egypt, the firm is experienced in representing multinational clients operating in healthcare, construction, tourism, technology, and media in complex cases before courts of all degrees.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Litigation

“With 9 partners, the practice is one of the largest on the market.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Litigation

"They are one of the best law firms in Egypt, especially from a litigation perspective. They run huge litigations with expertise. We really appreciate the work they do for us."

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

“Shahid Law Firm has one of the largest and most prominent litigation practices in Cairo, with eight partners who are increasingly specialised in their dispute resolution work.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Litigation

“‘The firm has a great team, very efficient’, remarks one client.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Litigation

“Peers observe that the firm “continues to be an important player in arbitration in Egypt.” Other sources remark on it having “a strong team that works together in excellent coordination.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2021, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

“Shahid Law Firm's litigation group is 'measured, responsive and sophisticated, and it includes lawyers qualified in multiple jurisdictions with an outstanding track record'.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Litigation

“Successfully assisted Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction with the Egyptian enforcement of an interim measures order arising from an overseas ICC arbitration, as well as the subsequent enforcement of the USD72 million arbitral award.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2021, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

“A client praised the team for its "very, very close attention to detail; they have a 'no stone unturned' approach to arbitration. At the same time they're able to keep their eyes on the prize of what we are trying to accomplish, so all work is focused on getting to that end result."

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2020, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

“One client found that the team delivered "excellent end results and good communication."

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2020, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

“Shahid Law Firm is 'very reliable and knows how to manage cases efficiently'.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 Litigation

“Abbott, Doosan and Middle East Broadcasting Company are among their clients.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2019 Litigation

“Shahid Law Firm has ‘a rare combination of senior partners with deep roots in the local market and young, dynamic lawyers’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2018 Litigation

“At Shahid Law Firm, ‘the quality of work is excellent and the advice is prompt and on-point’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Litigation

“The firm acted for Italian designer and food industry machinery company IFind in arbitration proceedings and assisted Dassoler Agronegócios in settling a dispute with an Egyptian importer.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2017 Litigation

“Shahid Law Firm is ‘professional, quality focused, responsive and proactive’.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2016 Litigation

“The firm acted for Roche Diagnostics in a case concerning the importation of medical products.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2016 Litigation

“Clients include Coca-Cola, Eni and ThyssenKrupp.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2015 Litigation

“One client appreciated that “they were very responsive and absolutely up to date with all of the legislative changes in Egypt.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2013, Dispute Resolution: Litigation

“To start with, the team is very professional and capable, available immediately for all inquiries, very dedicated and committed to great service.”

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

“Super knowledgeable about all commercial, financial and of course legal aspects.”

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

“At Shahid Law Firm, their unique approach to legal practice is centered on legal excellence with a personal touch. What sets the firm apart is its unwavering commitment to understanding each client’s individual needs and crafting legal solutions tailored precisely to those needs. Their partners are driven by a deep sense of empathy, thereby prioritizing building lasting client relationships.”

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

“The commercial, corporate, and M&A team consists of highly skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Each team member brings unique strengths and capabilities to the table, allowing them to provide comprehensive and tailored solutions. When compared to other firms, their practice stands out for its client-centric approach. They prioritize understanding our unique needs and goals, and they tailor their services accordingly.”

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

“As a foreign company, we needed a significant amount of handholding. The team at Shahid were phenomenal throughout. Not only did they provide the essential legal advice but also provided equally essential local business intelligence and introductions.”

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

“Shahid Law Firm’s commercial, corporate, and M&A practice stands out for its exceptional team and their profound capabilities. The team showcases a remarkable depth of knowledge, combined with a practical and innovative approach to legal challenges. Their ability to understand complex business needs and provide tailored legal solutions is truly commendable.”

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

Shahid Law Firm’s commercial, corporate and M&A team is made up of 'highly skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise’. The team caters to a number of multinational corporations, industrial conglomerates, insurance companies, start-ups and high-net-worth individuals.”

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

“Shahid Law Firm maintains a respected group of lawyers who provide advice on a variety of M&A, joint venture and entity formation mandates.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Corporate and M&A

“This Cairo-based team supports its core M&A transactional practice with additional regulatory expertise.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Corporate and M&A

“The firm's client base ranges from large multinationals to startups and high net worth investors.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Corporate and M&A

“Shahid provided very good responsiveness and delivery to budget.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Corporate and M&A

“Shahid got back to us quickly and made it a seamless operation. The team was very professional, responsive and easy to communicate with.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Corporate and M&A

“Very professional business-oriented team. It was a pleasure working with them.”