Contributing to the Egypt chapter of The Legal 500's White-Collar Crime Q&A Guide provides an in-depth overview of Egypt’s approach to financial crimes. The guide examines the legal framework governing offenses such as fraud, bribery, embezzlement, money laundering, and related violations, primarily regulated by the Penal Code, AML Law, and...
We're proud to have assisted East Gas Company and IMEX International, with the agreements aimed at establishing a new company focused on enhancing the value of low-concentration phosphate ores - a crucial resource for Egypt's mining industry. This landmark agreement brings together key stakeholders including the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority...
In a recent ad-hoc arbitration proceeding held at CRCICA, Hafez & Partners’ Disputes Team achieved a major win on behalf of our client. We proudly represented the respondent in this case and successfully convinced the arbitral tribunal to dismiss 95% of the claims presented. The dispute originated from a joint...
We have represented an international aircraft lessor in securing its asset, an aircraft that was under the control of a lessee in breach of the terms and conditions of an Aircraft Lease Agreement. Our team, led by Ahmed Hafez (Managing Partner), together with Karim G. Ghorab (Counsel, Head of Dispute...
Hafez & Partners’ Head of Corporate, Mohamed Zaher, recently sat down with Amwal El Ghad for an in-depth interview on Egypt's economy and investment climate. The discussion covered a wide range of topics, including FDI activities, obstacles for foreign investments, legislative amendments, incentives, and expansions within the Egyptian economy. We highly recommend reading the...
Hafez & Partners is pleased to have acted as legal counsel for Benya in signing a strategic Joint Venture with Khazna Data Centers cementing a $250 million investment to establish the first hyper-scale data center in Egypt. The hyper-scale data center in Maadi Technology Park will offer enhanced digital infrastructure and connectivity...
It is with great pleasure that we join our client The Sovereign Fund of Egypt in celebrating the inauguration of four schools within the first phase of the Cosmic Village land development. We are proud to have advised The Sovereign Fund on the construction agreement, the project consultant agreement and...
Hafez and Partners are pleased to have assisted ECARU with an MOU for a cooperation in conducting technical and commercial studies aiming to develop the strategy to produce second-generation advanced ethanol and production of sustainable aviation fuel in Egypt.ENTAG & ECARU Group (TAWAZON), Qalaa Holdings, and Axens have signed a...
Secured a final court decision for our international client in the surveying, testing, verification, and inspection sector. We managed to secure the Client's full relief in the case. The case showed several challenges including the services - subject of the dispute - rendered in more than six countries, making the...
Acted as local counsel on all local law aspects for Majorel, a leading global provider of next-generation end-to-end customer experience (CX) solutions for digital-native and vertical leading brands, on its acquisition of IST Networks (‘’IST’’), a leading full-service CX Technology Services provider. View Original Article View Original Article
