Next Generation Partners

Firms To Watch: TMT

Amir Marghany and Hend El-Hakim are the names to note at Marghany Advocates. The team is well versed in telecoms matters, and is developing its presence in the media and entertainment sector.

TMT in Egypt

Al Tamimi & Company

The team at Al Tamimi & Company is 'very efficient, helpful and clearly understands TMT in Egypt'. The group has extensive expertise in advising on e-commerce, data protection, outsourcing and licensing matters. Dubai-based David Yates is the regional head of the practice, while Ayman Nour is the key practitioner in the Egyptian office. Nour has an excellent reputation for representing local and multinational corporations, regulators and government entities in the space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ayman Nour; David Yates


Autres avocats clés:

Hadia El Beshry


Les références

‘Al Tamimi & Company was very efficient, helpful and clearly understood TMT in Egypt. ’

‘The team provided timely advice in a professional and practical manner.’

‘Availability and practical guidance.’

Principaux clients

Amazon Web Services


Apple


The Federation International de Football Association FIFA


Amazon Studios


Mastercard


SAP


Hassan Allam Utilities


Alibaba Clouds


Genpact Limited


Christian Dior


Vodacom


Iqvia


Didi Global


Bolt Operations


Red Bull


Expleo


Beiersdorf


Shahid Law Firm

Shahid Law Firm handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious TMT work. The practice has a strong track record in advising on criminal and regulatory offences and disputes in the media sector; practice co-head Sameh Attia fields expertise in cross-border media litigation. Practice co-head and firm managing partner Girgis Abd El-Shahid is another key name to note for contentious work. On the non-contentious side, the group regularly advises telecoms companies on internet cable infrastructure matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sameh Attia; Girgis Abd El-Shahid


Les références

‘The team is very responsive, keeps itself informed daily of legislative reforms and has good contact with the administration.’

Principaux clients

Business Boomers Llc


Confederation Of African Football (CAF)


Glaxosmithkline Egypt


Hyperpay Inc


International Air Transport Association (IATA)


Nokia Corporation


Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital


TLS Contact


Unilever


Vitabiotics Egypt


Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Nokia in several disputes in Egypt.
  • Acting as counsel to Vivo, one of China’s largest technology and mobile phone manufacturing companies, on purchasing a factory in Egypt.

Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law

The team at Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law has an excellent reputation for handling a number of major TMT matters in the Egyptian market. Under the leadership of managing partner Yasser Hashem, the group is well known for advising on, among other areas, app-supported ridesharing and data management, the introduction of electronic payments, corporate transactions and licensing issues. Dina Kamel handles telecoms and data protection law matters. Mahmoud Youssef is a name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Yasser Hashem


Autres avocats clés:

Dina Kamel; Mahmoud Youssef


Les références

‘When it comes to FinTech or financial services legal advisory, we find the Zaki Hashem team very knowledgeable and responsive. There have been many instances when we were faced with legal or regulatory enquiries in respect of the Egyptian jurisdiction, and Zaki Hashem provided invaluable advice which invariably formed part of our business strategy in the jurisdiction.’

‘We find Dina Kamel and Yasser Hashem very knowledgeable and responsive lawyers. Their level of responsiveness to our team is always impressive – they are highly service-driven.’

Principaux clients

Actel Egypt


AIG Egypt Insurance Company & AIG MEA Limited


Alcatel


AT&T


Cisco Systems


Citibank


Coda Payments


COMMONWEALTH WARGRAVES


EMC Corporation (Dell)


Emerging Markets Payments Africa SAE & Network International Egypt, SAE (among other companies within the Group)


Fawry for Banking & Payment Technology Services


Friedrich Naumann Stiftung Foundation


Global Peering Exchange (GPX)


LG Electronics Inc., Egypt


Liwwa for Trading SAE


Masary Electronic Payments


Menatel


NEC Europe


NEC Telecommunication & Information Technology, Ltd,


NEC Turkey


Nokia Siemens Networks


NxtVn – Finland


Omron Healthcare Europe B.V


Orange


Raya Contact Center (RCC)


Raya Holding Co. for Technology & Telecommunications


SI-Ware Systems Limited


Softec International


The Porter


TLS contact


Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications SAE


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Nexta in relation to a banking app matter.
  • Advising Peering Exchange (GPX) on the new expansion of its Data Center in Egypt.
  • Advising Myginny on the legal aspects of its operations in Egypt.

ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners

ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners' TMT department has 'extensive knowledge of the legal framework and logistics in Egypt, particularly in the technology sector'. The group provides 'outstanding support' on e-commerce transactions, media and data protection law matters and TMT-related regulatory issues. The practice is jointly led by Mohamed Abdelgawad and Ahmed Abdelgawad.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ahmed Abdelgawad; Mohamed Abdelgawad


Les références

‘Helpful and flexible team, highly knowledgeable on Egyptian law and market practice.’

‘Mohammed Abdelgawad has been our go-to lawyer in Egypt for many years.’

‘The Adsero team is supportive and looking for alternative scenarios to serve the best interest of the client. Knowledgeable team. Good connections outside Egypt as well.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as counsel to Telecom Egypt S.A.E (TE) on the successful sale of a 10% stake.
  • Assisted Telecom Egypt (TE) with a commercial agreement with Orange Egypt for national roaming services.
  • Advised Telecom Egypt on a USD 125 MN loan from Mashreq Bank.

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)'s team leverages the strength of the firm's extensive global network to advise on a broad range of TMT matters in the Egyptian market. Key areas of instruction include e-commerce, digital media, data privacy and fintech matters. Ghada El Ehwany heads up the practice, and is well versed in handling corporate and M&A work in the TMT space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ghada El Ehwany


Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy

At Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, the TMT practice regularly acts for a number of prominent tech and telecoms companies on high-value transactions and day-to-day operations in the Egyptian market. Mohamed Shehata is well versed in handling contentious matters, and acts for clients in complex telecoms disputes before Egyptian courts, arbitral tribunals and regulatory bodies. Counsel and corporate specialist Mohamed Essam is a key name for fintech work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mohamed Shehata; Mohamed Essam


Principaux clients

Lnddo


Capgemini


Ziwo


Wabtec


Helpoo


Hago Singapore


Kuaishou


Khazna


Kashier


Snap Inc.


Granite


Global Corp


TBS Venture


Belmazad


Split


Stake


Halan for Technology & Services


Money Fellows


Lucky


Nymcard


Blnk


Yoco


Cellulant


Swype


Raseedi


Liwwa


Pharos Consumer Finance


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Etisalat Misr in tax litigation involving the NTRA.
  • Advising Nymcard on its operations in Egypt, including fintech licensing matters.

Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm

Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm is well known in the market for its 'deep understanding of TMT law'. The practice is well known for representing a number of prominent entities in TMT matters, including government authorities, regulators and major technology and media companies. Ahmed El Sharkawy leads the practice and has extensive experience in advising on digital payments, AI, and data privacy and security issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ahmed El Sharkawy


Les références

‘Sharkawy & Sarhan are knowledgeable and responsive.’

Soliman, Hashish & Partners

Soliman, Hashish & Partners' team continues to act as counsel to major foreign and domestic entities on prominent TMT transactions. Mohamed Hashish leads the practice, and is well known for representing major global powerhouses, including Amazon, TikTok and HikVision.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mohamed Hashish


Les références

‘Very reliable and responsive.’

Principaux clients

Amazon


Binance


BlackNGreen


Dedalus


DXC Technology


Emerging Markets Property Group (EMPG)


Etisalat


General Electric


Hazel Technologies


Gianaclis


Hewlett Packard Enterprise


Hikvision


Honeywell


Kyndryl


L3 Technologies


NetDragon Websoft Inc


New Zealand Trade & Enterprise


Promethean World


STC Pay


Tenneco


TikTok


Tridge


Truecaller


World Bank Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised TikTok on a number of legal issues arising under Egyptian law concerning the client’s activities in Egypt.
  • Advised Truecaller on aspects of the new Data Protection Law in Egypt.
  • Advised the World Bank Group on the regulation of the telecoms sector in Egypt.