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Energy & Renewables
We are the first law firm to have advised on energy activities in Egypt.
- 1st Oil exploration concession granted to an American company post 1952 Revolution (Phillips Petroleum, 1963) – followed by over 50 concessions to date.
- 1st Natural Gas concession
- 1st Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project (for the Spain-based Union Fenosa, 2000)
- 1st Complete legal framework study for the introduction of petrochemical industries to the Government of Egypt
- 1st Mining concession (1987)
- 1st BOT Electricity Generation Plant (Sidi Kreir, 1999)
- 1st BOO Windfarm (Ras Ghaleb, 2018)
- The largest solar generation plant in Egypt (IFC’s 600 MW Plant, 2019)
- 1st Emergency hydropower plant
“…and we are members of the Energy Law Group”
Clients Testimonials
‘Zaki Hashem's knowledge of energy projects is very helpful in setting clear targets. Their past experience has clearly helped in navigating a complex multi-stakeholder environment.’
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
“Since its involvement in the first oil exploration concession in Egypt, the firm remains a key adviser to the sector and a prominent player in mining, power and renewable energy, handling the full range of corporate, finance, litigation and project-related work.”
The Legal 500
'Zaki Hashem firm is a very efficient first tier office in handling legal matters in such changing legal environment.'
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“Maintains a diverse team of specialists who act for clients in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, natural resources and telecoms”
Chambers and Partners
‘Zaki Hashem has a reputation as a leader in the oil and gas space that goes back decades.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘Zaki Hashem is a safe pair of hands in a difficult jurisdiction’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“Frequently handles high-profile transaction and projects in oil and gas, petrochemicals, and renewable energy.”
The Legal 500
‘International standards, structured work, professional network.’
IFLR 1000 (Client Testimonials)
“Ranging from upstream to downstream activities, the firm’s expertise spans the entirety of the energy sector and includes matters such as disputes, corporate, and regulatory”
The Legal 500
"Their strength falls in the drafting of the agreement and their understanding of the type of this specific business which is new to the Middle Eastern markets"
IFLR1000
‘They have good knowledge of all legal issues that needed support, a quick response for giving legal support when needed.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘They were very proactive and provided sensible advice’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
‘A good and strong team with good capabilities and technologies relevant to various subjects. Considered as one of the strong and famous legal offices in Egypt.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘Extensive experience in the field of oil contracts and financing contracts with major companies working in this field’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, has 'great experience and provides all the assistance that is needed to undertake our mission efficiently', remarks one client.”
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Strong market presence, dedicated team members. Well connected and familiar with all regulators”
IFLR1000
‘The firm has a good reputation which results from their professionalism since its establishment up to today.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘One of the best Egyptian Law offices that have 40 years of experience and efficiency which qualifies to perform all tasks through providing the required consultancy.’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
‘The team has great experience and provides all the assistance needed to undertake our mission efficiently.’
The Legal 500 (Clients Testimonials)
‘The services of Zaki Hashem Office are excellent when compared with other legal offices.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘They have always supported the client in all legal consultations for a proper legal assessment from a strictly legal standpoint when requested.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
“Has a long history in the energy sector and continues to advise on concession agreements in the oil and gas space, as well as handling mining and power projects.”
The Legal 500
“The practice at Zaki Hashem is also heavily involved in the financing and public law aspects of renewable power projects”
The Legal 500
“Zaki Hashem has a track record in arbitration that reaches back almost 70 years, and it continues to be involved in high-profile matters in key sectors such as energy”
The Legal 500
Transaction Records
2019 – to date | Consortium of British investors
USD 8 billion
Acting as the sole local Egyptian counsel to the Consortium of British investors in the USD 8 billion Al Alamein Petrochemical Project
2021 - to date | Fortescue Future Industries
Advising Fortescue Future Industries on the green hydrogen project in Egypt
2023 | OCI Global
Advising OCI Global on the first green methanol bunkering in Egypt
2021 | Wealth Resources & Mining SAE
Restructuring the relationships between Wealth Resources & Mining SAE and Shalateen Mineral Resources Company and the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority
2019 | EETC
Advising the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) in its EPC Contract with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in the Egyptian-Saudi Electricity Linkage Project
2019 | El Sewedy Electric
Advising El Sewedy Electric Company in the joint venture with The Arab Contractors Company regarding Tanzania’s Rufiji Hydropower Project
2018 | IFC
Representing the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in supporting the EETC in the design and implementation of Egypt’s first solar auction program
2018 | Infinity-e
Advising Infinity-e on the anticipated implementation of Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in cooperation with several developers in Egypt
2017 | HBS International Egypt
Obtaining and registration of three new concession agreements for HBS International Egypt in the Western Desert, Egypt
2014 - to date | Centamin Egypt PLC
Advising Centamin Egypt PLC in El-Sokkary Field’s concession for gold exploration and mining and handling Centamin’s litigation matters
2017 | Resolute Mining Limited
Advising Resolute Mining Limited in its incorporation and the establishment of legal entity in Egypt
2017 | Terra Sola
USD 3.5 billion
Advising Terra Sola in its anticipated ca. USD 3.5 billion investment to develop a 2,000MWp integrated solar power plant in Egypt on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer basis
2016 | Merlon Petroleum
Declaration of force majeure, amending the term of the petroleum exploration and exploitation concession agreement in El Fayum area, Egypt, between Merlon Petroleum El Fayum Company (Merlon) and EGPC
2016 | ENGIE Consortium
Advising the Consortium led by ENGIE (formerly GDF SUEZ) in Gabal El Zayt’s 250MW Wind Farm tendered by a fully owned governmental company
1997 | IEOC
Advising IEOC in its oil & gas production, transportation, transformation and marketing activities and acting as the legal advisor to its companies in Egypt (AGIP and ENI)
1997 | Apache
Supporting Apache in establishing its activities in Egypt and acquiring its first six concessions in Egypt
2005 | INVAP Argentina
Advising INVAP Argentina in the establishment of the Second Nuclear Research Reactor in Egypt
2000 | Arabian International Company
Advising the Arabian International Company in the concession agreement of Kalagali Hydro Electric Power Plant in Uganda
1987 | Freeport Egyptian Sulphur
Representing Freeport Egyptian Sulphur Company in concluding the first two concession agreements in that field in Egypt
