Corporate & Commercial Law

Responsive & cost-efficient corporate and commercial legal guidance in Egypt.

As one of the fastest growing departments, our team is unique in the market due largely to our focus on sector expertise, application of business and financial principles, client-obsessed mindset and innovative initiatives, such as the launch of our legal startup incubator, StartRight.

What We Offer

Our Corporate team is uniquely placed to serve not only as a valuable legal advisor, but also as a strong business partner to our clients. We advise on all corporate matters relating to corporate entities’ operations in Egypt and abroad, focusing primarily on:

  • Entity Formation in Egypt and abroad (Limited Liability Companies or Joint Stock Companies or Sole Person Companies);
  • Restructuring all types of Corporate Entities in Egypt and abroad;
  • Offering assistance with off-shoring advice and establishing Holding Companies abroad;
  • Carrying out all types of corporate procedures (BoDs, OGMs, and EGMs) in Egypt;
  • Drafting and reviewing all types of operational and commercial contracts in Egypt and the GCC Region;
  • Advising on Data Protection Issues within Egypt; and
  • Advising on Banking & Finance Agreements.

What Sets Us Apart

We always search for creative legal solutions to our clients’ objectives by applying a business-and-finance-oriented lens in developing our legal strategy.

Understanding the financial and business implications of our legal advice is crucial to maintaining our position as a strong business and legal partner to our clients.

Corporate & Commercial LawExperience
Japanese Automotive Manufacturer
  • Advising a Japanese Automotive Manufacturer on its multi-million-dollar private free zone project in Egypt along with all its relevant aspects. View Case Study
Swedish Cosmetics Manufacturer
  • Advising a Swedish Cosmetics Manufacturer on several aspects pertaining to its importation operations in Egypt. This included advise on several tax issues, money-laundring issues, bribery issues as well as data protection issues.
EMDEP
  • Advising EMDEP on entering the Egyptian Market by opening its factory in one of the Industrial Zones in Egypt. This is addition to assisting with their employment and social insurance matters in Egypt.
Aggreko
  • Advising Aggreko on all of their contractual and commercial issues pertaining to their operations in Egypt.
Nova Plastik
  • Advising Nova Plastik on its entry into the Egyptian Market through establishing an LLC in Egypt. This is in addition to providing strategic advice on several corporate and employment laws matters as well in relation to the licensing process of their industrial establishment in Egypt.
Fosber
  • Assisting Fosber in perfecting its pledge over Movables against a major Publishing Company in Egypt.
Prometeia Italy
  • Delivering a Data Protection Training to the employees of Prometeia Italy. This training has highlighted the core differences between the Egyptian Data Protection Law and the GDPR.
Pharco Pharmaceuticals
  • Advising Pharco Pharmaceuticals on all its pharma-related contracts and operations in Egypt and the GCC Region.
Marlink
  • Advising Marlink on navigating the regulatory telecommunications challenges faced with NTRA in Egypt.
Tatweer Misr
  • Representing Tatweer Misr in several corporate law issues concerning its various real estate projects in Egypt.
Amzur Technologies
  • Advising Amzur Technologies on setting up their corporate presence in Egypt in the IT and software development sector.
Hempel Coatings
  • Advising Hempel Coatings on its terms & conditions for the sale of products, as well various transactions with governmental & non-governmental entities in Egypt.
Plantform Agribusiness
  • Advising Plantform Agribusiness on their loan agreement with an international development financing institution based in the US to finance the expansion of their operations in Egypt.
‘Shehata & Partners Law Firm has an excellent team of expert members. Each associate has managed to demonstrate their commercial expertise in the various cases in which we have sought the help of the firm.’
Corporate and M&A Client, Legal500 EMEA 2024 Guide
‘Shehata and Partners is an outstanding law firm to work with. What stands out is their teamwork.’
Corporate and M&A Client, Legal500 EMEA 2024 Guide
‘Shehata & Partners have a distinctive edge in Egypt in commercial, corporate, and M&A law. Their key strengths lie in their adaptability and innovation.’
Corporate and M&A Client, Legal500 EMEA 2024 Guide
‘My experiences have been particularly enriched by Ibrahim Shehata. His acumen for understanding the intricacies of both domestic and international law is incomparable.’
Corporate and M&A Client, Legal500 EMEA 2024 Guide
‘S&P demonstrate a very high level of professionalism and experience dealing with foreign investors. They know exactly what kind of help they may need and they act accordingly.’
Corporate and M&A Client, Legal500 EMEA 2024 Guide
‘Shehata & Partners caters to a wide spectrum of legal needs.’
Corporate and M&A Client, Legal500 EMEA 2024 Guide
‘High-quality legal experts. Partners are available and easy to contact. They are professional and efficient in delivering legal advice.’
Corporate and M&A Client, Legal500 EMEA 2024 Guide
‘Super friendly, responsive and they follow up. Efficient and to the point.’
Corporate and M&A Client, Legal500 EMEA 2024 Guide

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