Energy

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International)

Helmy, Hamza & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) is renowned for its proficiency across a broad spectrum of energy sectors, including renewables, clean technologies, oil and gas, and petrochemicals. The team has extensive experience advising a wide range of industry participants on energy transactions, equipping them with the necessary perspective to navigate and finalise deals. Managing partner Mohamed Ghannam leads the banking and projects group and has significant experience advising multinational corporations on energy-related matters. Co-head Lamyaa Gadelhak is skilled in structuring and advising on financing energy projects, and Mohamed Elharmy stands out for his role in large-scale renewable energy and hydrogen projects, further bolstering the team’s capabilities in cutting-edge energy matters.

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'Very hands-on team which is always available and willing to go the extra mile.'
'Mohamed Elharmy is an excellent lawyer.'

Key clients

ACWA Power
AMEA Power LLC
African Development Bank
African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank)
Ahli United Bank (UK) Plc
Alsubh Solar Power S.A.E
Arab Banking Corporation
Arab International Bank (AIB)
Attijariwafa Bank
Bank Of America Merrill Lynch
Banque Du Caire
Banque Misr
AMEA Power LLC
BayWa R.E. Solar Projects Gmbh
Bechtel Egypt S.A.E.
Bechtel Limited
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC)
New Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
Rising Sun Energy S.A.E
The Egyptian Ministry Of Finance

Work highlights

Advised AMEA Power on its partnership with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, and the Suez Canal Economic Zone to develop a 1,000MW green hydrogen project.
Advised BayWa, a global renewable energy developer, on the co-development of a 300MW solar power project in Aswan.
Acted as local counsel to the term loan finance parties in connection with extending financing of more than $3.2bn for a greenfield refinery owned and operated by ERC (Takrir) in Mostord, Cairo, Egypt.

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