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Matouk Bassiouny welcomes Ayman Heikal as Partner and Head of Capital Markets to its UAE offices

We are pleased to announce the joining of Mr. Ayman Heikal as Partner and Head of Capital Markets in the UAE.
19 November 2024
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MBH advises Catalyst Partners on the launch of the first SPAC in Egypt

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Catalyst Partners in connection with the establishment of Egypt’s first Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”) according to resolution No. 2323 of 2024.
09 October 2024
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Matouk Bassiouny UAE advises Synapse Analytics on its funding round securing USD 2 million

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny UAE (“MB UAE”) acted as the lead transactional legal counsel to Synapse Analytics in connection with securing USD 2 million from its funding round and handling all matters concerning its legal efficacy, negotiation, and closing.
05 August 2024
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MBH advises MNT-Halan on its 100% acquisition of Tam Finans

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to MNT-Halan, a leading force in Egypt's FinTech sector and the country’s first unicorn in connection with its 100% acquisition of the market-leading finance company in Turkey,
30 July 2024
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MBH advises MNT-Halan on its USD 157.5 million significant funding round

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to MNT-Halan,
30 July 2024
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Matouk Bassiouny UAE advises Bokra on its pre-seed funding round securing USD 4.6 million

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny UAE (“MB UAE”) acted as the lead transactional legal counsel to Bokra in connection with securing USD 4.6 million from its pre-seed funding round and handling all matters concerning its negotiation and closing.
05 July 2024
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MBH successfully secures an EGP 195 million favorable settlement for Misr Beni Suef Cement Co.

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) Litigation Team has successfully secured a favorable settlement for Misr Beni Suef Cement Co. after prolonged disputes before the Egyptian courts.
29 April 2024
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MBH advises Admaius on its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Parkville

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal counsel to Admaius Capital Partners (“Admaius”) - an experienced African-focused private equity fund operating across several growth markets – in connection with its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Parkville Holding B.V.
22 March 2024
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MBH advises Amethis on its investment in BBI Group

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Amethis in connection with its minority stake acquisition, through Amethis MENA Fund II, in BBI Group, a leading data management consultancy in the MENA region.
21 March 2024
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MBH advises Azorra on its acquisition of 12 aircraft from EGYPTAIR

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal counsel to Azorra - a well-known aircraft leasing company - in connection with the acquisition of 12 Airbus A220-300s from EGYPTAIR to complement its current A220 orderbook.
22 March 2024
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MBH advises TSFE on its Framework Agreement entered with ACWA Power to develop Egypt’s Green Fuel market

We are delighted to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the Egyptian legal counsel to the TSFE Infrastructure & Utilities Sub Fund (“TSFE”) for itself and acting on behalf of the New and Renewable Energy Authority,
22 March 2024
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MBH secures a remarkable win for a global market leader in the oil and gas industry

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny and Hennawy (“MBH”) Arbitration Group has achieved remarkable success by securing a favorable settlement for a global market leader in the oil and gas industry, operating worldwide in all oil and gas industry-related activities and drilling of wells.
22 March 2024
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Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy advises EBank on their EGP 2 billion medium-term facility agreement with Abd El Salam El Feky & Partners

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal advisor to the Export Development Bank of Egypt (“EBank”) acting as the initial lead arranger and issuing bank in syndication with the National Bank of Kuwait (“NBK”),
22 March 2024