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Shahid Law Firm

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Shahid Law Firm is well equipped to handle the full spectrum of TMT matters, encompassing transactions, advisory services and contentious cases. Key areas of expertise include data protection, technology supply contracts and dispute resolution. Managing partner Girgis Abd El-Shahid leads the practice and is a name to note for TMT-related arbitration and regulatory advice. Nadine Khalil is also well regarded, specialising in compliance and contentious matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very strong, and they know the Egyptian law very well.'

  • ‘Our lawyer is Nadine Khalil - she’s supportive and does a great follow-up on our requests.'

  • 'The Shahid team monitored the situation daily, was able to reach out to the authority and obtain clarifications where other local counsels could not and provided a clear position, despite the uncertainties in the texts published. ’

  • ‘They were very responsive.’

Key clients

  • Business Boomers Llc
  • Confederation Of African Football (CAF)
  • Glaxosmithkline Egypt
  • HENGTONG GROUP CO., LTD.
  • Hyperpay Inc
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • Nokia Corporation
  • Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital
  • TLS Contact
  • Unilever
  • Vitabiotics Egypt
  • Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Retained by Vivo, one of China’s largest technology and mobile phone manufacturing companies, to provide advice and assistance in relation to purchasing a factory in the 10th of Ramadan City in Egypt, with investments estimated at $30m.
  • Advising Nokia on matters relating to international sanctions as they relate to the use of banking services in light of bank’s invocation of the international sanctions regime to deny the provision of banking services.
  • Provided HyperPay Inc with the Egyptian company structure along with all the required licenses and permits.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nadine Khalil
Shahid Law Firm
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Girgis Abd El-Shahid

Other key lawyers

Nadine Khalil