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Unlocking Opportunities - Navigating Egypt's New Carbon Trading Regulations

Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority introduces a series of groundbreaking regulations to create a robust framework for the accreditation, issuance, listing, delisting, and trading of carbon emissions reduction certificates.
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Central Bank of Egypt Permits the Opening of Non-resident Bank Accounts to Foreigners
Directive aims to expand access by foreigners to a range of banking services.
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The Egyptian Competition Authority Issues Three Price Fixing Cartel Decisions in the Eggs Market
The ECA issued cases against 21 of the major producers of table eggs, including board members of the Table Eggs Chamber who are in violation of Egyptian Competition Law.

Overview

Helmy, Hamza & Partners, the Cairo office of Baker McKenzie since 1986, specializes in first-of-its-kind transactions and strategic legal solutions in Egypt's dynamic market. We work with our colleagues across more than 70 global offices to serve clients and meet their evolving needs, providing tailored advice underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise and enhanced by first-rate market knowledge.

Offices

Cairo

Emerald Business Center - Tower A
4th floor, Plot no. B2210
Smart Village, K28 Cairo-Alexandria Road
Giza, Egypt

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Tel: +20 2 3537 9722

Local expertise

Our Cairo office has been at the forefront of the Egyptian legal sector for over three decades, meaning we can provide unparalleled knowledge and advice on local matters which will help your mandate run smoothly. IFLR1000, Legal 500 EMEA, and Chambers and Partners consistently rank our team in Egypt in Tier 1 in Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure, Capital Markets and Dispute Resolution.

With the recent rise in cross-border transactions in Africa, our Antitrust & Competition Group has become even more crucial to clients as they apply for clearance for transactions across multiple jurisdictions and need help responding to dawn raids and cartel investigations.

With lawyers fluent in both English and Arabic, we prepare standard international commercial agreements in either language, including commercial leases and cooperation agreements. In addition to offering Intellectual Property registration and enforcement services, we understand the intricacies of Egypt's market for counterfeit products and have strong relationships with the local police and customs agents to aid in enforcement.

We support our lawyers’ professional growth through development programs designed to help them reach their highest potential. Our Development Framework offers our lawyers a roadmap to success by describing the legal skills and personal qualities they need to be successful at every stage of their careers. Our office also has a culture of friendship that extends throughout the Firm.

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Global Private M&A Guide
A practical tool covering key aspects of the legal and regulatory M&A framework across the globe.
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Key Antitrust and Competition Trends for Emerging Markets in EMEA 2024
Our Antitrust & Competition practitioners provided insights and practical takeaways to help navigate the evolving Competition enforcement landscape for emerging markets in the region.
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Contingent Workforce
Contingent workforce and flexible working continues to be a dominant issue in the current employment landscape.
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Contaminated Land Guide
This guide offers an overview of national laws and regulations in over 30 countries governing the discovery, management and cleanup of environmental impacts at industrial sites.
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MENA M&A Outlook 2023
A report researched and produced by Mergermarket with insights and thoughts of 200 of some of the most active dealmakers across the MENA region.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo Legal Counsel to Banque Misr on a Real Estate Financing to Landmark Developments
We advised Banque Misr, as a lender in connection with a real estate financing to Landmark Developments (“LDM”), a leading real estate developer in Egypt. Banque Misr, along with EG Bank ...
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo Advises Banque Misr and a Consortium of Banks on a Real Estate Financing to Palm Hills Developments
The consortium includes National Bank of Egypt, Banque du Caire (BDC), Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Ahli United Bank (AUB), Al Baraka Bank and Industrial Development Bank.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo Advises AMEA Power on Two Ground-breaking Renewable Energy Projects
Helmy, Hamza & Partners has advised AMEA Power, one of the region's fastest-growing renewable energy companies, on two pioneering renewable energy projects in Egypt. 
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo advises Banque Misr and Commercial International Bank on a financing to Sixth of October Development and Investment Company
The two banks signed a loan agreement valued at EGP 4.14 billion, specifically for the development of Karmell project, SODIC's second integrated residential community in New Zayed, Cairo.
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Baker McKenzie Wins Three Accolades at the African Legal Awards
Baker McKenzie has won Capital Markets Team of the Year and TMT Team of the Year, and Kamal Nasrollah has been named Partner of the Year (North Africa) at Law.com's 2024 African Legal Awards.
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Baker McKenzie advises a consortium led by SPE Capital on its strategic acquisition of Tamweely Microfinance
Baker McKenzie has successfully advised a consortium of investors on its strategic acquisition of Tamweely Microfinance, Egypt's premier non-banking financial services provider.
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Africa Day: Reasons to celebrate the continent’s many opportunities
On Africa Day, our Africa-focused lawyers share some of the reasons to celebrate the continent’s exciting opportunities and the increasingly significant role it is playing in the global economy.
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Egypt M&A Activity Declines in 2023
The decline is attributed to the stagnant performance of domestic deal volume and a 7% decline in cross-border deal volume.
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Baker McKenzie acts for lenders in a Sharia-compliant syndicated facility to Giza Systems Co. and VAS Co.
The financing structure involved the collaboration of multiple banks.
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo advises Raya for Advanced Manufacturing on its import agreement with Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Trading Co Ltd
Raya Auto is set to expand its offerings by importing, retailing and selling Xpeng Motor's electric vehicles in Egypt.
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Baker McKenzie advises Fairfax on its USD 860 million acquisition of KIPCO’s shareholding in Gulf Insurance Group and related MTO in Kuwait
Baker McKenzie has advised Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited on its acquisition of KIPCO's 46.32% shareholding in Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P for approximately US$ 860 million.
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