‘One of the truly leading Egyptian firms’, the banking and finance group at Shalakany Law Office continues to be involved in high-value project finance transactions, especially in relation to wind energy projects. Mariam Fahmy leads the practice and regularly acts for both procurers and bidders on PPP projects, while senior associate Youssef Helmy has a solid track record of acting for commercial banks in the project financing space, especially on renewable energy projects. Aly El Shalakany is also a name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team were responsive and helpful. They made the division of labour clear which was helpful and kept us up to date.’
  • ‘One of the truly leading Egyptian firms. Helpful, responsive, professional and capable. What more could one want?’

  • ‘The team are knowledgeable and responsive.’

  • 'The Shalakany team are always responsive, commercial and solutions orientated.'

  • 'A reliable banking team providing meticulous advice with attention to detail.'

  • 'Mariam Fahmy has a good knowledge of banking law and always provides advice with a deep analysis of the underlying legal risks and the ways to avoid or mitigate such risks. She is meticulous and very clear in her advice delivery and ensures a timely and comprehensive service.'

Key clients

  • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
  • The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
  • Macquarie
  • Emirates NBD P.J.S.C
  • Enerflex

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Mariam Fahmy

Other key lawyers

Aly El Shalakany, Youssef Helmy