Fintech
At Shehata & Partners, we provide cutting-edge advice to businesses operating at the intersection of finance and technology. We understand the unique legal and commercial considerations that arise when technology intersects with financial services.
Our team possesses a deep understanding of both the legal and technological aspects of Fintech. We advise a diverse range of clients, including startups, established financial institutions, technology providers, and investors, on the legal and regulatory challenges and opportunities within this exciting evolving landscape.
What We Offer
Our team offer specialized legal counsel to fintech companies operating in Egypt, navigating the fintech markets, and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding digital payments, sandbox, blockchain technology, crowdfunding, and online lending. Our expertise covers licensing, compliance, and transactional matters, ensuring our clients can innovate and grow within a secure legal framework. We provide guidance on establishing fintech startups, securing investments, and complying with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)’s regulations. Additionally, we provide services for FinTech banking requirements under CBE supervision and for non-banking FinTech startups, including incorporation, compliance, and regulations overseen by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).
What Sets Us Apart
Our proactive approach to understanding and anticipating the rapid changes within the Egyptian regulatory landscape is what set us apart. We combine deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of the technological innovations driving the fintech sector. We are deeply networked within the Egyptian fintech ecosystem, allowing us to provide clients with valuable insights and connections. Our ability to translate complex regulations into actionable strategies ensures our clients stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
FintechExperience
- Advising Amanleek on the legal framework of Insurance Brokerage in the Egyptian Market.
- Advising FinVolution on the requirements to enter the Egyptian FinTech Market (Microfinance and Nano Finance).
- Drafting and reviewing agreements, internal policies and handling term sheets for Deben.
- Advising LoanMe on entering the FinTech market in Egypt through providing Nano Loans to Egyptian citizens.
- Drafting and reviewing agreements, internal policies and handling term sheets for Cayesh.
- Advising Fintech Galaxy on all of its corporate and employment law issues within the Egyptian Market.
- Advising Umba on the entry strategy to the Egyptian FinTech Market, and partnership proposals with the CBE & FRA.
- Drafting and reviewing agreements, internal policies and handling term sheets for Qashi.
- Advising Balad on all legal aspects relating to its operations in Egypt, including drafting and reviewing agreements, advising on internal policies and handling term sheets.
- Drafting and reviewing agreements, internal policies and handling term sheets for PaySupp.
- Advising BFree Africa on the entry strategy to the Egyptian FinTech Market.
- Drafting and reviewing agreements, internal policies and handling term sheets for FlapKap.