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Corporate & Commercial
Over the past 60+ years, we have been advising international and local clients on incorporating local companies and subsidiaries, opening/closing branch and representative offices, agency and distributorship agreements, franchising, leasing, licensing services, etc.
More often than not, we are solicited beyond the establishment process to act as the new entity’s permanent legal advisor and to undertake the day-to-day management of the company and maintain its legal status (e.g. Board meetings, contracts, employment, social security, taxation, intellectual property).
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, is also the legal advisor to numerous foreign embassies and consulates in Egypt and handles matters related to immunities, purchase of premises, employment…
Clients Testimonials
“A client explained: ‘They are always willing to go the extra mile to make sure our company is adequately protected’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
’Adhering to best standards. Dedication and commitment.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘We are happy with the firm, we have a great relationship and find them to be very professional and proactive. They have a deep understanding of the issues related to our business in Egypt.’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“A client: ‘Their main strength in my opinion is their deep knowledge of the relevant laws governing the transaction and their network of service providers’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘The firm shows commitment and knowledge across the legal spectrum, as well as discipline and a diligent approach.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘Zaki Hashem is a safe pair of hands in a difficult jurisdiction. They helped not only with legal issues, but with navigating a difficult political and regulatory environment.’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
"Sources praise the firm for being ‘very meticulous when it comes to presenting their legal advice’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘The team is very diligent, commercial, with high levels of governance and high standards.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“The firm has multiple lawyers with foreign practice licenses from a variety of European powerhouses, and a wealth of cross-border experience.”
IFLR1000
”Strong track record on strategic corporate reorganizations. Additional expertise in joint ventures.”
Chambers and Partners
‘It provides prompt responses and good team work, and is effective in providing practical solutions.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Clients describe the team as ‘solutions-driven,’ saying that ‘they are always my first choice.’ One interviewee summarised: ‘They represented my company very well’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘The firm has a professional team that cares for clients’ interests.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Long-standing firm with a broad corporate offering.”
Chambers and Partners
“Its work encompasses high-value cross-border M&A transaction, franchising, leasing and licensing, as well as day-to-day commercial advice.”
The Legal 500
“A market source stated: ‘They are focused on getting the right results for their clients and have been excellent in navigating difficult circumstances’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘Zaki Hashem’s collaboration does not stop at the legal input but rather the history and their knowledge of the company, its management and shareholders.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“One client found the team to be ‘of high quality and good reputation’ and appreciated ‘their sound understanding of the regulatory environment’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘The team is very professional, they are experts in their field, they gave sound advise and the work provided was made with perfection.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“A client praised the team: ‘very quick responses. I pick up the phone and call someone and they will provide advice in a reasonable time frame’."
Chambers and Partners(Client Testimonials)
‘I always find them most updated...Their billing is quite satisfactory They have diversity in their team and the expertise they always bring to the table.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Maintains its enviable reputation built on long-standing presence in the market. High-profile clientele, multinational corporations from financial services and pharmaceuticals. Experienced in shareholder agreements for transactional matters.”
Chambers and Partners
‘I regularly work with the firm on commercial and corporate issues...I trust them beyond description.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“A powerful presence in the corporate sphere…Maintains a diverse team of specialists who act for clients in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, natural resources and telecoms”
Chambers and Partners
‘In spite of the fact that they have numerous clients, they give the feeling of being their sole client.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Commentators describe the team as ‘very diligent" and "very prompt with their answers’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘We appreciate the speed of execution, the dedication and the fact that the firm has its clients’ best interests at heart.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Outstanding team with a well-established profile in the market. Maintains a diverse practice, assisting with a wide range of acquisitions, IPOs and corporate reorganizations.”
Chambers and Partners
‘It uses best-in-class technologies in law practice, provides around the clock advisory services and has global knowledge of legal trends.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Clients also value its ‘very thorough’ approach and add: ‘They are very seasoned and very practical’."
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘The team is well-rounded and responsive with a very good commercial focus.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Clients commend the firm's ‘knowledgeable, responsive and dedicated team’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘The team as a whole is extremely available and on call 24/7.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Clients comment on their ‘positive’ impression of the team and compliment its cohesive nature, adding that ‘they are working together in harmony’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
“’By far the most professional and experienced team in Egypt', says one client.”
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Zaki Hashem is one of the oldest and largest firms in Egypt, few can match its track record of advising local and international companies on their local business interests.”
The Legal 500
“Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law’s team is ‘among the best in the market’.”
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, is a trustworthy partner.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
Transaction Records
Examples of representative/branch offices we established in Egypt:
Alitalia SAI, bioMérieux sa, Genting Casino, La Caixa Bank, Misym Technology Middle East FZ LLC, Samsumg C&T, Taisei Corporation, Upstream.
Examples of day-to-day management services:
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al-Babtain, Arabia Cotton Ginning, Egypt Foods, ElSewedy Electric, Fawry, Four Seasons Hotels, HUAWEI, NI Capital, Novartis, Qatari Diar Egypt, Sanita, Vodafone Egypt…
Examples of our client embassies and consulates:
Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, India, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom…
2023 | Madinet Masr for Housing and Development SAE
Advising Madinet Masr for Housing and Development SAE in structuring and establishing its first investment in the sports business through joint venture with a club management company
2023 | Noqood Holding
Advising Noqood Holding in the conversion of Kashnow SAE Company to be a Financial Non-Banking Company practicing the SMEs activity
2022 | Commercial International Bank
Advising the Commercial International Bank (CIB) in the establishment of Commercial International Finance SAE Company (a mortgage and factoring Company)
2022 | Khazna Capital
Advising Khazna Capital in the establishment of Khazna Capital Holding for Financial Investments SAE Company (financial services holding company)
2021 – 2022 | various clients
Advising in implementing Employees Stock option Plans (ESOP): Aman Holding for Non-Banking Financial Services and E-Payment Technologies SAE, Ebtikar Holding for Financial Services SAE, eFinance for Digital and Financial Investments SAE, Raya Holding for Financial Investments, and Raya Contact Center
2021 | Egypt Ventures
Advising Egypt Ventures in the conversion of SAFE into equity in HALAN Inc. with a swap option into MNT B.V.
