Omar S. Bassiouny
Founding Partner and Group Head of Corporate and M&A
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
More informationDescribed by one client as ‘the best law firm in Egypt’, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy is consistently involved in high-value and complex corporate transactions across a broad range of sectors. Founding partner and practice co-head Omar Bassiouny is highly sought after by local and international clients to advise on public and private M&A, capital markets and private equity transactions. Co-head Tamer El Hennawy is a ’first-class lawyer’ who regularly handles high-value acquisitions in the energy, manufacturing and real estate sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Best law firm in Egypt. Highly knowledgeable and engaged. They act as partners to our firm and not just service providers.’
‘Competent with extensive experience. Able to come up with good solutions.’
‘The advice and support provided to our business and group entities by Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy has been of a high quality, relevant to our requirements and more importantly helped us to make the appropriate decisions that have contributed to the success of our group entities.’
‘I would strongly recommend MBH as a trusted partner for providing expert advice and support on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. This is complemented by their wide range of services, making them highly ideal for any corporate looking to appoint a single trusted source for legal compliance expert advice and support.’
‘They have exceptional lawyers and legal advisors. Tamer El Hennawy is first-class lawyer and legal advisor, having unique experience in commercial, corporate, and M&A. Very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and articulate. Very transparent and able to handle complex issues.’
'I have been using Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy for many years, and they are by far the most reliable, efficient, and customer-focused legal firm in Egypt. They hire highly skilled lawyers, are focused on the customer's needs, are commercially balanced, are willing to work hard to deliver on time, and deliver excellent advice and documentation.'
'A very strong team. Outstanding partners and associates.'
Key clients
- National Paints
- Edita Foods
- Adnoc
- MNT Halan
- Saint Gobain
- Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power
- GB Auto
- AD Ports
- Zahran Marekt
- Beltone Financial Holding
Work highlights
- Advised Agthia Group PJSC in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Abu Auf Group.
- Advised Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution PJSC in connection with the acquisition of a 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt LLC.
- Advised AD Ports Group in connection with its USD 140 million acquisition of a 70% equity stake in International Associated Cargo Carrier B.V., which wholly owns two Egypt-based maritime companies, Transmar International Shipping Company and Transcargo International S.A.E.
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Omar Bassiouny, Tamer El Hennawy