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Banking & Finance
Supported by its strong corporate, capital markets and litigation experts, Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, advises on all aspects related to the banking and financial laws and acts on the full range of complex transactions, such as:
- Incorporation of banks and other financial institutions
- Establishment and closure of branch offices and representative offices of foreign banks in Egypt (including liquidation procedures)
- Conducting due diligence investigations
- Advising on, drafting, negotiating, and concluding loan agreements
- Ensuring regulatory compliance
- Syndicated facility agreements and related securities/guarantees
- Structured project finance
- Trade finance
- Securitizations
- Securities lending
- Derivatives
- Sovereign and corporate bonds
- Islamic finance
- Acquisition and leveraged financings
- etc.
Clients Testimonials
“One client appreciated the team's ‘impressive market knowledge, understanding of the nature of the transaction, and pragmatic approach to solving problems’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘They are the most competent law firm we dealt with within the financial services sector’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘We have used them on a number of major power financings in Egypt. They were helpful and adept, knew the law and the local political scene well, and were very well-connected. Very positive overall.’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“Interviewees further appreciate that ‘They are persistent in alerting clients to the risks of transaction. They truly look out for the client's best interest’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
“Zaki Hashem has a broad practice that covers trade finance, securitisation, securities lending, IPOs, leveraged finance and capital markets. it is frequently involved in the market's leading transaction.”
The Legal 500
‘Has a good understanding of project finance structures, what the lenders are looking for, and a thorough knowledge of the regulatory framework in Egypt’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“Possesses experience acting as both borrowers' and lenders' counsel to a variety of prominent corporates and financial institutions”
Chambers and Partners
"Zaki Hashem, is strong on all aspects of banking and capital markets work’"
The Legal 500
“The firm acted for a number of banks in relation to refinancing and financing agreements in the banking and finance space. Key clients include the likes of BNP Paribas, HSBC…”
IFLR1000
“Zaki Hashem has a highly developed borrower-side practice, representing a number of well-known corporations in multimillion-dollar loan agreements”
Chambers and Partners
'Ethical standards are high at Zaki Hashem which handles the biggest deals.'
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘The firm is coherent and solid with great talent and consistence performance. I have dealt with the firm in this Greenfield project to my utmost satisfaction...’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“One source praised the firm's ‘In-depth experience and market knowledge,’ and ‘providing solutions and getting through tough deadlines’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘Zaki Hashem’s expertise in banking and finance is recognised by a host of leading banks, private companies and financial institutions’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Established firm with a wealth of expertise in bond issuances and debt capital markets, and experience acting for underwriters on some of the largest such matters in Egypt”
Chambers and Partners
“Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law is ‘strong on all aspects of banking and capital markets work’. Clients include Natixis and HSBC”.
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Prominent firm with a wealth of experience in financing and DCM. Frequently assists with multimillion-dollar facilities”
Chambers and Partners
‘Professional and Reliable Experience which smoothly assists and facilitates taking right decisions. Availability around the clock. Always on time in delivering their reviews and feedback.’
The Legal 500 (Clients Testimonials)
“Clients note about this team: ‘experienced and very dedicated. They're ready to go out of their way to achieve the project goals in time’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘They have experienced and knowledgeable lawyers in the various fields of our business. Technological savvy. Give honest advice. Honourable lawyers who work well as a team.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Also counts several leading investment banks among its clients and regularly advises on project finance mandates, notably in the infrastructure space.”
Chambers and Partners
‘They are always available. Direct informative opinion with reasons. Honest advice.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Market commentators praise this ‘excellent team’ and draw attention to its ‘depth of resources and diversified experience and capabilities’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘ZH’s team is always updated. They work as business partners. They are solution providers in light of different applicable laws and regulations.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“A team with renowned strength in a wide range of banking issues, including advising on loan structuring and debt portfolios”
Chambers and Partners
‘Professional attitude. The teams make their client feel that they are the only client they are handling. They are reachable with kind professional responses.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Impressive practice with deep expertise in a wide range of syndicated lending agreements.”
Chambers and Partners
‘ZH has a highly experienced and diverse team that has been able to support on various areas of transaction including corporate finance, fundraising, regulatory approvals…’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“A team with an impressive roster of clients including some international and regional banks. It earns praise from sources for its work in corporate finance”
Chambers and Partners
“Commentators: ‘The lawyers are always available for direct contact and ready for any immediate legal advice we may require’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
“Clients highlight the holistic advice offered: ‘They know how to offer advice, not only related to the law in question but also other decrees and relevant issues’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
Transaction Records
2024 | Evergrow Specialized Fertilizers SAE
USD 402 million
Acting as Legal Advisor of Evergrow Specialized Fertilizers SAE in the restructuring of USD 402 million credit facility, including an Islamic Finance tranche. ()
2023 | Cotton, Spinning, Weaving & Garment Holding Company
Euro 540 million
Advising the Cotton, Spinning, Weaving & Garment Holding Company in the Euro 540 million Facility Agreements from SACE S.p.A. and the Swiss Export Risk Insurance
2022 | The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company SAE
USD 56 million
Advising the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company SAE in the USD 56 million Green Bonds towards refinancing of Benban solar energy project
2022 | ANOPC & ASORC
USD 727.52 million
Advising ANOPC and ASORC (as borrowers) in the USD 727.52 million Financial Facility Agreement covered by sovereign guarantee from the Government of Egypt
2020 | The Joint Lead Managers
USD 750 million
Advising the Joint Lead Managers in the USD 750 million Green Bonds Issuance by Egypt (the first green bond issuance in the region). The Joint Lead Managers: Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Credit Agricole, Deutsche Bank, HSBC
2015/2021 | Corporate Leasing Company Egypt SAE (CORPLEASE)
EGP XXXXXXXXXX
Advising CORPLEASE in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th (EGP 2.718 billion), 11th (EGP 2.357 billion), and 13th (EGP 3.177 billion) Securitization Bond Issuances
2016 | HSBC Bank plc & KFW IPEX-BANK GMBH
Euro 6 billion
Advising HSBC Bank plc and KFW IPEX-BANK GMBH on Euro 6 billion facility agreements with the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company for Beni Suef, Burullus and New Capital power plants
2015 – to date | The Joint Lead Managers
USD 30 billion
Advising the Joint Lead Managers in the establishment, issuances, updates of Egypt's USD 30 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme (incl. the 1st Eurobond issuance in Egypt). The Joint Lead Managers include: Banca IMI, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley & Co., Natixis, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, National Bank of Egypt, Standard Chartered Bank
2013 | Qatar National Bank
USD 2.6 billion
Advising Qatar National Bank in its USD 2.6 billion acquisition of National Societe General Bank through Mandatory Tender Offer (The largest MTO acquisition in Egypt post Jan. 2011)
1982 – to date | Legal Advisor to Arab Bank (Mashreq Bank) 2015 – to date |
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (2010-2016), and Panel Firm to HSBC Bank, Attijariwafa Bank and Citibank Plc – among many others
1950s – to date | Closure of banks’ branch offices
Advising in the closure of the Branch Offices of Banca Commerciale Italiana, Nova Scotia Bank, Bank of Credit and Commerce Overseas, and Bank of Tokyo.
