Shahid Law Firm

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Girgis Abd El-Shahid heads Shahid Law Firm's project finance offering, which is highly regarded for its expertise in advising on oil and gas and mineral resources projects. The group's workload includes assisting with drafting agreements, regulatory issues and administrative matters pertaining to major transactions. El-Shahid is well versed in acting for sponsors and lenders across the full life-cycle of projects.

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Key clients

  • El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company (NASCO)
  • Engineering Automotive, Manufacturing Co. (EAMCO)
  • Globeleq Africa Limited
  • Hyundai Rotem Egypt
  • New & Renewable Energy Authority
  • Samsung C&T Corporation
  • The Egyptian National Railways Authority
  • Varel Egypt

Work highlights

  • Representing EDF in negotiations with Egypt’s state-run New Administrative Capital Company for Urban Development (ACUD) for the entry into a joint venture for electricity distribution.
  • Advising El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company (NASCO) on issues concerning the termination of a retrofit agreement for El Nasr cars concluded with a Brazilian supplier of automation systems.
  • Advising Engineering Automotive, Manufacturing Co. on a cooperation agreement for the development and manufacturing of primary components of electric vehicles.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Girgis Abd El-Shahid