Hafez and Partners
More informationHafez and Partners has established a ‘solid, professional and knowledgeable’ corporate and commercial team, with a recognisable strength in corporate restructuring and investments. Practice head Hadir Elhakim is well known for her expertise in M&A and commercial agreements in heavily regulated industries, including telecoms, energy, infrastructure and ICT. Another key contact is Ahmed Hafez, who has negotiated a number of high-stake settlements between government authorities and large corporations.
Testimonials
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‘The team is solid, professional and knowledgeable about various aspects of business law, especially corporate restructuring, litigation and investment. Their ability to use English and Arabic is quite useful to foreign investors and clients.’
‘Ahmed Hafez is a leader - an expert and problem-solving professional. I enjoy working with him at strategic and tactical levels on various subjects.’
'During my extensive interactions with this firm, the main highlight I noticed was their amazing client service. The team is extremely friendly and available and always manages to give practical solutions, keeping the client in mind. If I ever have a query, I know they're easily available for a call with the entire team to clear any questions I may have.'
'I had the privilege of working with Ahmed Hafez and Hadir Elhakim, and I couldn't be more satisfied with our partnership. Their deep understanding of our business needs and their strategic guidance have been invaluable. They have consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, professionalism and dedication in handling our legal matters.'
'Ahmed Hafez and Hadir Elhakim are very responsive, diligent in their work, business oriented and handle complex matters and landmark projects perfectly.'
'An excellent team.'
'Great team players, very knowledgeable and always there. The follow up they have and the speed of work is remarkable.'
'Great team effort. The transaction wouldn't have gone smoothly without their professional and expert input.'
Key clients
- ALSAADA for Agriculture Development & Real Estate Investment
- Integrated Diagnostics Holding
- Fiber Misr – Benya Capital
- SMG Group
- Bianchi for Tourism & Real Estate
- Bunge Egypt
- Cotectna Inspection Egypt
- East Gas Company E.A.S.
- Egyptian Company for Solid Wate Recycling (ECARU)
- The World Bank
- Rolls Royce Solutions GmbH
- Karma Group
- The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)
- Elsahl Group
- Elsafa Grains
- Engineering Task Group (ENTAG)
- SAS Middle East
- Vodafone Egypt
- Airwork
- The Sovereign Fund of Egypt
- J. Walter Thompson (JWT)
- LG
- Roche
- Careem Deliveries
- Motul
- Majorel
- Jacob Cohen
- Standard Chartered
- Samsonite
- Azelis
- SLR Consulting
- Harren Shipping Services GmbH & Co. KG
- ElManar for Investment & Development
- ACIRFA Capital
- Tiba Raneen for Trade and Industry
- General Electric
- RTP Global
- Rosen Group
- Edvoy Educational Services Egypt
- Aptiv
- Cardinia
- CHT Heat RESISTANT CASTINGS
- Dietmar Gunz
- Arabella Egypt for Medical Technologies LLC
Work highlights
- Acted as local counsel for Azelis, together with DLA Piper as international counsel, on the potential acquisition of two local entities in Egypt under the Chemical Partners Group which are operating in the specialty chemicals sector.
- Acted as local counsel for SLR Consultancy, together with DLA Piper Advisory Services Proprietary Limited, on its potential acquisition of a premier emerging market sustainability consultancy company.
- Acted as local counsel, together with Hadef and Partners, to Benya Technologies on its joint venture with Khazna Data in the UAE, as well as advising on the local operation companies in Egypt.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hadir Elhakim