At Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, the TMT practice regularly acts for a number of prominent tech and telecoms companies on high-value transactions and day-to-day operations in the Egyptian market. Mohamed Shehata is well versed in handling contentious matters, and acts for clients in complex telecoms disputes before Egyptian courts, arbitral tribunals and regulatory bodies. Counsel and corporate specialist Mohamed Essam is a key name for fintech work.

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Key clients

  • Lnddo
  • Capgemini
  • Ziwo
  • Wabtec
  • Helpoo
  • Hago Singapore
  • Kuaishou
  • Khazna
  • Kashier
  • Snap Inc.
  • Granite
  • Global Corp
  • TBS Venture
  • Belmazad
  • Split
  • Stake
  • Halan for Technology & Services
  • Money Fellows
  • Lucky
  • Nymcard
  • Blnk
  • Yoco
  • Cellulant
  • Swype
  • Raseedi
  • Liwwa
  • Pharos Consumer Finance

Work highlights

  • Representing Etisalat Misr in tax litigation involving the NTRA.
  • Advising Nymcard on its operations in Egypt, including fintech licensing matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mohamed Shehata, Mohamed Essam