Shalakany Law Office has consolidated a reputation for ‘very good knowledge of the court and labour office practices in Egypt’, regularly providing ’pragmatic and practical advice’ on contracts, policies, benefits and redundancies. Sharif Shihata and Mariam Fahmy are key contacts within a practice that has accumulated significant alternative dispute resolution experience related to employment and labour disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team's dedication to client satisfaction, their diverse expertise and innovative problem-solving truly set them apart. Clear communication, embrace of technology and a collaborative spirit make it a top choice for legal services.’

  • ‘They always have solutions and are always available no matter what time of day.’

  • ‘Working with Shalakany was a very good experience; they are supportive, professional and very fast in responding on the case.'

  • ‘I work with Sherry El Shalakani and Sharif Shihata, and they are both very professional.'

  • ‘The team provide pragmatic and practical advice on employments matters. They are solution-oriented and have a very good knowledge of the court and labour office practice in Egypt, which is very valuable.’

Key clients

  • Arab International Insurance Company (Allianz)
  • Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
  • Weatherford Services S.A (Egypt)
  • Closure Systems International Inc.
  • Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GMBH

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sharif Shihata, Mariam Fahmy, Nehad Tharwat, Marwa Farouk, Sherry El Shalakany