Practice Areas

Legal Solutions for Business,
Investment and Cross-Border Matters

The Egyptian Law Firm provides comprehensive legal services to companies, foreign investors, financial institutions, contractors, embassies and international law firms operating in Egypt.
We advise clients throughout the entire business lifecycle—from entering the Egyptian market and establishing a legal presence to managing commercial operations, completing transactions, undertaking major projects and resolving disputes.
Our lawyers combine in-depth knowledge of Egyptian law and regulatory practice with a clear understanding of the commercial requirements and professional expectations of international clients.

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Business & Investment

Corporate & Commercial

We provide ongoing legal support to Egyptian and international companies on corporate governance, shareholders’ arrangements, board and general assembly matters, restructuring and day-to-day business operations. Our lawyers draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, agency, services, management, licensing and joint-venture agreements. We help clients structure their commercial relationships, manage contractual risks and ensure that their business activities comply with Egyptian law.

Foreign Investment & Market Entry

We advise foreign investors on the legal and regulatory requirements for establishing and conducting business in Egypt. Our services include market-entry planning, investment structuring, regulatory approvals, licensing, investment incentives and advice on the appropriate legal form for each project. We work closely with clients from the initial planning stage until their investment becomes fully operational, helping them understand and navigate the Egyptian legal and administrative environment.

Investment Licensing & Special Economic Zones

We assist local and foreign investors with obtaining the licences and approvals required to establish and operate strategic, industrial and large-scale investment projects in Egypt. Our services include legal support for obtaining the Golden License, establishing projects under the Public and Private Free Zone regime, and licensing companies and industrial facilities within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). We advise clients on eligibility requirements, investment structures, land and project documentation, governmental approvals and regulatory compliance, and represent them before the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone and other competent authorities.

1.Golden License

Legal assistance with assessing project eligibility, preparing the application and supporting documents, coordinating with the relevant authorities and completing the procedures required to obtain the single approval known as the Golden License.

2.Private Free Zone Licensing

Legal support for establishing and licensing projects under the Private Free Zone regime, including advice on eligibility, project structure, location, export requirements, governmental approvals and ongoing regulatory obligations.

3.Suez Canal Economic Zone Projects

Assistance with establishing and licensing companies, factories and industrial projects within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, including entity formation, land and facility arrangements, investment approvals, industrial licensing and operational compliance.

Company Formation & Corporate Services

We assist local and foreign investors with establishing limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, branches, representative offices and other permitted legal entities in Egypt. Our services include preparing incorporation documents, obtaining governmental approvals and completing registrations with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones and other relevant authorities. Following incorporation, we provide ongoing corporate support, including amendments, capital changes, management appointments, corporate resolutions, licences and statutory registrations.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Due Diligence

We advise buyers, sellers, investors and shareholders on acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and other strategic transactions. Our lawyers conduct comprehensive legal due diligence to identify corporate, contractual, employment, regulatory, property, litigation and compliance risks affecting the proposed transaction. We also assist with transaction structuring, negotiations, regulatory approvals and the drafting and review of share purchase, asset purchase, investment and shareholders’ agreements.

Projects & Industry

Construction & Infrastructure

We advise employers, developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers involved in construction, infrastructure and industrial projects in Egypt. Our lawyers assist with project structuring and the drafting, review and negotiation of construction contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, supply contracts and other project documentation. We also advise on delays, variations, extensions of time, payment claims, performance securities, termination and the resolution of construction disputes.

Energy, Oil & Gas

We provide legal support to companies and investors involved in energy, oil and gas, utilities and industrial projects in Egypt. Our services include advice on investment structures, project agreements, licensing, regulatory requirements, commercial contracts, employment matters and relationships with contractors and governmental authorities. We also assist clients with risk management, regulatory compliance, project disputes and the legal issues arising throughout the development and operation of energy and industrial projects.

Real Estate, Land Transactions & Property Registration

We advise companies, investors, developers and individuals on the acquisition, sale, lease, development and use of real estate and land in Egypt. Our lawyers conduct title investigations and legal due diligence, review ownership documents and identify mortgages, restrictions, disputes and other risks affecting the property. We also draft and review property agreements and assist clients with notarisation, property registration and procedures before the Real Estate Publicity and Notarisation Authority and other competent authorities.

Disputes & Enforcement

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

We represent local and international clients in commercial, civil, administrative, employment and other business-related disputes before Egyptian courts and competent authorities. Our lawyers assess the legal and commercial risks of each dispute and develop a strategy tailored to the client’s objectives, whether through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings. We manage all stages of litigation, from preliminary legal notices and protective measures to hearings, appeals and the enforcement of final judgments.

Arbitration

We advise and represent clients in domestic and international commercial arbitration arising from corporate transactions, construction projects, supply arrangements and other commercial relationships. Our services cover the entire arbitration process, including the assessment of claims, appointment of arbitrators, preparation of submissions, hearings and settlement negotiations. We also assist with interim measures and proceedings for the recognition, annulment and enforcement of arbitral awards in Egypt.

Debt Recovery & Enforcement

We assist companies, financial institutions, insurers and export credit agencies with the recovery of domestic and cross-border commercial debts. Our approach begins with an assessment of the debtor’s position and the available documents, followed by amicable negotiations and formal demands where appropriate. When litigation becomes necessary, we pursue court proceedings and enforcement measures against the debtor’s assets and assist with the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Egypt.

Compliance, Employment & Intellectual Property

Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

We advise companies on the regulatory requirements affecting their establishment, management and business operations in Egypt. Our services cover corporate governance, taxation, customs, competition, foreign exchange controls, anti-bribery requirements and interaction with governmental and regulatory authorities. We help clients identify compliance risks, develop internal policies and procedures and respond appropriately to regulatory enquiries, inspections and investigations. Explore Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

Data Protection & Privacy

We advise companies on their obligations under Egyptian data protection and privacy laws, including the collection, processing, storage, transfer and protection of personal data. Our lawyers review privacy notices, consent forms, internal policies, data-processing agreements and contracts involving customers, employees, service providers and other data subjects. We also assist clients with cross-border data transfers, regulatory compliance, data breaches and the implementation of practical data-governance frameworks.

Employment & Labour

We advise employers on all aspects of Egyptian employment and labour law, from recruitment and contractual arrangements to termination and employment disputes. Our services include drafting employment contracts, workplace policies, confidentiality and non-compete provisions, disciplinary procedures, settlement agreements and employee benefit arrangements. We also assist with work permits, social insurance, internal investigations, workforce restructuring and representation before labour offices and Egyptian courts.

Intellectual Property

We assist companies and rights holders with protecting, managing, commercialising and enforcing their intellectual property rights in Egypt. Our services include the registration and renewal of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, utility models and copyrights, together with advice on licensing and intellectual property transactions. We also represent clients in opposition, cancellation, infringement, anti-counterfeiting and intellectual property litigation proceedings before the competent authorities and Egyptian courts.

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Our lawyers are ready to assist companies, investors, financial institutions and international law firms with their business activities, investments, projects and disputes in Egypt.

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