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Mining
We have a long well-established record in advising market leaders in the sector of mining in Egypt.
We advised Freeport Egyptian Sulphur Company in the first two sulphur mining concession agreements in Egypt in 1987 and advised Resolute Mining Limited and Centamin in Egypt’s first gold mining concession.
We draft, review and negotiate concession agreements (including service, sales, concession, farm-in/out, joint venture/operating agreements, etc.) all the way through exploration, mining, export, and related third party contracting. We also handle the termination of mining activities in concessions.
We undertake negotiations with authorities and handle the client’s corporate, taxation, employment, and dispute resolution…
Clients Testimonials
“A prominent player in mining, power and renewable energy, handling the full range of corporate, finance, litigation and project-related work”
The Legal 500
“A client enthused: ‘Their performance lives up to their excellent reputation’.”
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘Zaki Hashem firm is a very efficient first tier office in handling legal matters in such changing legal environment.’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“Since its involvement in the first oil exploration concession in Egypt, ZH remains a key adviser to the sector and a prominent player in mining, power and renewable energy.”
The Legal 500
‘The amount of effort they put into helping us is phenomenal.’
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘International standards, structured work, professional network.’
IFLR 1000 (Client Testimonials)
“Has a long history in the energy sector and continues to advise on oil and gas concession agreements, as well as handling mining and power projects.”
The Legal 500
‘They have a lot of expertise and a lot of ongoing work. The others don’t.’
Chambers and Partners (peer review)
"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
'The service of Zaki Hashem Office are excellent when compared with other legal offices’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘They provide a good legal consultation service and support the company team in all legal points of view.’
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
‘Zaki Hashem is a safe pair of hands in a difficult jurisdiction.’
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
‘They have always supported the client in all legal consultations for proper legal assessment from a strictly legal standpoint when requested.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘They have excellent experience in all legal consultation and have a good knowledge in both Egyptian civil law and international law.’
Chambers and Partners (Client Testimonials)
“Strong market presence, dedicated team members. Well connected and familiar with all regulators.”
IFLR1000
‘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)
“Maintains a diverse team of specialists who act for clients in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, natural resources and telecoms.”
Chambers and Partners
‘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)
‘They have good knowledge of all legal issues that needed to support, a quick response for giving them legal support when needed.’
The Legal 500 (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)
‘The firm has a good reputation which results from their professionalism since its establishment up to today.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
‘The team has great experience and provides all the assistance needed to undertake our mission efficiently.’
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
Transaction Records
2012/2023 | Centamin Egypt
Representing Centamin Egypt and successfully wining the case raised against it regarding a claim raised before the State Council court to request the annulment of the Sukari gold mine concession agreement for the exploration and exploitation of gold granted to Pharaoh Gold Mines NL – as well as handling all of Centamin Egypt’s litigation matters
2021 | Wealth Resources & Mining SAE
Restructuring the relationships between Wealth Resources & Mining SAE and Shalateen Mineral Resources Company and the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority
2014 - to date | Centamin Egypt
Advising Centamin Egypt PLC in its concession for gold exploration and mining at El-Sokkary field in the Western Desert
2017 | Resolute Mining Limited
Establishing a legal entity in Egypt for Resolute Mining Limited, one of the biggest Australian companies, and providing all legal advice in the company’s incorporation and activities
1987 | Freeport Egyptian Sulphur
Representing Freeport Egyptian Sulphur Company in concluding the first two sulphur mining concession agreements in Egypt
