Expertise
Corporate
Representative experience includes:
Advised a communications corporation valued at over half a billion dollars on the legal establishment and regulatory compliance of its Cairo operations
Assisting in the creation of numerous entities in Paris — from small consultancies to large companies — in sectors such as construction, commerce, medical equipment, and strategic advisory.
Supporting the legal structuring and launch of one of Egypt’s most prominent television channels, from incorporation to ongoing corporate governance.
With over two decades of continuous practice in Egypt and across the Middle East, our firm has developed deep-rooted expertise in corporate law, advising both local businesses and international entities operating in the region.
Our work spans the full life cycle of corporate activity — from company formation and structuring to shareholder agreements, governance matters, and complex reorganizations. We are regularly called upon to support cross-border joint ventures, capital increases, and corporate due diligence in regulated and high-stakes environments.
Our approach is pragmatic and detail-oriented. We work closely with company founders, general counsel, and executive teams to offer clear, actionable guidance aligned with local laws and business culture. Thanks to our dual presence in Cairo and Paris, we are well-positioned to bridge the expectations of international clients with the practical realities of regional markets.
Contracts
Representative experience includes:
Advised a communications corporation valued at over half a billion dollars on the legal establishment and regulatory compliance of its Cairo operations
Assisting in the creation of numerous entities in Paris — from small consultancies to large companies — in sectors such as construction, commerce, medical equipment, and strategic advisory.
Supporting the legal structuring and launch of one of Egypt’s most prominent television channels, from incorporation to ongoing corporate governance.
Contracts are at the core of every business relationship. For over two decades, our firm has supported clients across Egypt and the Middle East in structuring and securing their contractual arrangements — from everyday commercial agreements to high-stakes, cross-border transactions.
We assist clients in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, with a focus on clarity, enforceability, and risk management. Our experience covers employment agreements, service contracts, distribution and agency agreements, construction and supply arrangements, and strategic commercial partnerships.
Our team is also regularly involved in advising on contract performance, breach, termination, and pre-litigation strategy. Whether acting for a multinational client, a regional entrepreneur, or a joint venture, we work with a hands-on, cost-aware approach tailored to each client's operational reality.
Intellectual Property
Representative experience includes:
Advising recording artists and producers on copyright protection, licensing, and distribution arrangements for music released in Egypt and abroad.
Supporting the creation and IP structuring of television channels and media production companies, including brand protection and talent agreements.
Assisting fashion and consumer brands with trademark registration, portfolio management, and enforcement strategies across multiple jurisdictions in the region.
Our firm has long-standing experience advising clients in the creative and commercial sectors on the protection, management, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
We assist individuals and businesses — from artists and producers to fashion brands and media companies — in securing their rights and navigating the legal landscape around copyright, trademarks, trade names, and related contractual matters.
Our work covers both advisory and contentious issues, including licensing, rights clearance, infringement, and IP aspects of commercial transactions. With a deep understanding of local practices and evolving regulatory frameworks, we provide strategic and pragmatic support tailored to each client’s creative or commercial objectives.
Litigation
Representative experience includes:
Acting in cross-border litigation involving EU-based air transport companies in disputes over regulatory compliance and liability.
Representing one of the most prominent television entities in Egyptian media in a billion-dollar litigation concerning intellectual property and contractual breaches.
Successfully representing a major television channel in high-profile litigation against the national football authority over broadcasting rights and regulatory access.
Advising in a dispute concerning the ownership and transfer of multi-hundred-million-dollar real estate properties in the Middle East, including complex jurisdictional and asset recovery aspects.
Prevailing before the Conseil d’État, France’s highest administrative court, in a significant case involving regulatory interpretation and procedural fairness.
Representative experience includes:
Acting as counsel and arbitrator in proceedings before the The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration.
Representing clients in investment arbitration proceedings initiated against various Middle Eastern states concerning expropriation, unfair treatment, and contractual breaches.
Assisting clients in pre-arbitral negotiations and settlement strategy in high-stakes infrastructure and media-related disputes.