Girgis Abd El-Shahid
Shahid Law FirmShahid Law Firm is highly proficient across core banking matters, including but not limited to asset finance, project finance, syndicated loans, bank guarantees and credit facilities. The team has also developed a niche focus in aircraft financing, acting for both borrowers and lenders. Practice head Girgis Abd El-Shahid advises on complex domestic and cross-border mandates and is renowned for his project financing expertise. Another name to note is Nadine Khalil, who exhibits skill in aviation and maritime project finance.
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‘The team provides availability and knowledge not only of the legal aspects of the deals but also of the issues to take into account when dealing with the Egyptian authorities.’
‘The main qualities of the individuals working with us are availability and the ability to provide answers which are easily understandable.'
Key clients
- Air Leisure
- Arab Banking Corporation (ABC Bank)
- Áridos Játiva S.L.
- Banco de Sabadell, S.A.
- Banque Misr SAE
- Broseta Abogados
- Caixabank, S.A.
- Cementos La Union SA
- China Development Bank
- EDF Renouvelables
- EgyptAir
- Egyptian Ministry of Finance
- El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Co. (NASCO)
- Globeleq Africa
- Hybrid Capital Inc.
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- JP Morgan Chase Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) in acquiring a significant stake in a group of seven historic hotels in a transaction valued at more than $800m.
- Advising Nokia on matters relating to international sanctions and the use of banking services.
- Acting for a group of leading Spanish Banks in the cancellation and registration of a €20m pledge of shares owned in an Arabian Cement Company.
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Girgis Abd El-Shahid