Who we are

Sharkawy and Sarhan is a sector-based leading Egyptian law firm focused on the timely delivery of consistent and reliable high-quality legal advice. We take a solution-driven approach, and we have a deep understanding of the issues for governmental authorities, financiers, and developers. We appreciate the risks in cross-border transactions, as well as the solutions to best mitigate them.

Sharkawy & Sarhan have acted on some of the largest and most complex transactions in the Egyptian market. We provide seamlessly an integrated legal service to our clients. This is complemented by the international mindset of our lawyers, many of whom have benefited from training in international firms. For over a decade, our sector-focused teams have been involved in most big-ticket M&A, power (conventional and renewables), infrastructure, oil & gas,  mining, and banking transactions in Egypt, developing focused expertise while maintaining a strong reputation for responsiveness, efficiency and high standards.

Sharkawy & Sarhan also acts as the trusted advisors of the firm’s strategic clients across all corporate and commercial work. The firm supports its clients on data privacy, cyber-security, corporate procedures, commercial contracts, compliance, regulatory issues, employment, competition, corporate restructuring, and high-profile disputes.

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Who we are

Sharkawy and Sarhan is a sector-based leading Egyptian law firm focused on the timely delivery of consistent and reliable high-quality legal advice. We take a solution-driven approach, and we have a deep understanding of the issues for governmental authorities, financiers, and developers. We appreciate the risks in cross-border transactions, as well as the solutions to best mitigate them.

Sharkawy & Sarhan have acted on some of the largest and most complex transactions in the Egyptian market. We provide seamlessly an integrated legal service to our clients. This is complemented by the international mindset of our lawyers, many of whom have benefited from training in international firms. For over a decade, our sector-focused teams have been involved in most big-ticket M&A, power (conventional and renewables), infrastructure, oil & gas,  mining, and banking transactions in Egypt, developing focused expertise while maintaining a strong reputation for responsiveness, efficiency and high standards.

Sharkawy & Sarhan also acts as the trusted advisors of the firm’s strategic clients across all corporate and commercial work. The firm supports its clients on data privacy, cyber-security, corporate procedures, commercial contracts, compliance, regulatory issues, employment, competition, corporate restructuring, and high-profile disputes.

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Financial Institutions

Our dedicated, proactive and responsive team has a wealth of experience acting for financial institutions. We are particularly focused on big-ticket financings and bank to bank lending. Most of our clients are international development financial institutions “DFIs”, export credit agencies and international commercial and investment banks.

Technology, Media & Telecom

Our TMT team has extensive experience in all legal aspects under Egyptian law relating to data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud-based technologies, artificial intelligence, fintech and media law. Our experience covers the regulatory, licensing and contractual aspects of these issues and activities, in addition to an impressive track record in mergers and acquisitions in the technology sector.

Infrastructure & Power

We dedicate a team to our infrastructure transactions. We take a ‘one firm approach’ where all our lawyers work seamlessly together to share knowledge, ideas and to explore the limits of the law. We regularly act for lenders, developers and the public sector. We aim to provide our clients with an overall package that is commercial, reputable and competitive.

Oil & Gas and Mineral Resources 

Our specialised oil & gas and mineral resources team has in-depth experience in the sector, which enables us to offer our clients reliable and practical solutions. We provide our clients with the full spectrum of legal services necessary for participating in the oil and gas industry in Egypt.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Our team works with clients in consumer goods and retail including food and beverage, fashion, automotive and electronics. We advise our clients on all regulatory aspects including consumer protection law, e-commerce, importation, agency, distributorship, prohibited products, labelling and licensing.

Practice Areas

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Financial Institutions

Our dedicated, proactive and responsive team has a wealth of experience acting for financial institutions. We are particularly focused on big-ticket financings and bank to bank lending. Most of our clients are international development financial institutions “DFIs”, export credit agencies and international commercial and investment banks.

Technology, Media & Telecommunication

Our TMT team has extensive experience in all legal aspects under Egyptian law relating to data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud-based technologies, artificial intelligence, fintech and media law. Our experience covers the regulatory, licensing and contractual aspects of these issues and activities, in addition to an impressive track record in mergers and acquisitions in the technology sector.

Infrastructure & Power

We dedicate a team to our infrastructure transactions. We take a ‘one firm approach’ where all our lawyers work seamlessly together to share knowledge, ideas and to explore the limits of the law. We regularly act for lenders, developers and the public sector. We aim to provide our clients with an overall package that is commercial, reputable and competitive

Oil & Gas and Mineral Resources 

Our specialised oil & gas and mineral resources team has in-depth experience in the sector, which enables us to offer our clients reliable and practical solutions. We provide our clients with the full spectrum of legal services necessary for participating in the oil and gas industry in Egypt.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Our team works with clients in consumer goods and retail including food and beverage, fashion, automotive and electronics. We advise our clients on all regulatory aspects including consumer protection law, e-commerce, importation, agency, distributorship, prohibited products, labelling and licensing.

 
 
 

Practice Areas

They have in-depth knowledge of the sector, provide a detailed legal analysis with practical solutions, and have the ability to liaise effectively with all parties involved and particularly governmental entities.

IFLR1000 2023 Project Finance Review

A great firm – very responsive, with vast experience and well connected.

IFLR1000 2023 Project Finance Review

A firm with a long track record and precedents they can draw from. Well connected to the business and governmental authorities.

IFLR1000 2023 Project Finance Review

S&S are technically competent, professional, commercially minded and always available and cooperative.

IFLR1000 2023 Project Finance Review

They are very responsive, reliable and diligent. They understand the client’s commercial intention and is able to negotiate with the seller on local law-specific points and they are able to draft due diligence reports in very sophisticated way. Overall they have delivered a very high-level quality service, exceeding our expectation of a ‘local counsel’.

IFLR1000 2023 M&A Review

Very responsive and technically very strong. They work well on cross-border transactions – many of their lawyers have international experience.

IFLR1000 2023 M&A Review

One of the strongest client-facing law firms in the Egyptian market that provides accurate and to-the-point advice.

IFLR1000 2023 Financial Services Regulatory Review

Prompt, commercially aware and detailed advice. Good knowledge of the practice of Egyptian authorities and regulations.

IFLR1000 2023 Banking Review

Very efficient and proactive, commercial and reasonably priced. Great value for money.

IFLR1000 2023 Bank lending Review

They diligently follow up on matters and provide clear advice.

Chambers & Partners Review 2021

They clearly understand and communicate arising issues well, and are very responsive. Our deal required some real brainpower and creative thinking, and they delivered on that.

Chambers & Partners Review 2021

Very good partner, solid service, advice without overlay complicating the issue.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2021

They are good at providing banking law advice that takes account of both legal and commercial issues.

Chambers & Partners Review 2021

High-quality advice regarding legal and practical issues…meets the standards of global business law firms.

Chambers & Partners Review 2021

Practical, pragmatic and responsive, giving concise advice.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2021

They are incredibly knowledgeable about the local laws and very good at applying their legal knowledge through a commercial lens.

Chambers & Partners Review 2021

Very clear and good advice on Egyptian legal and regulatory issues. Well done.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2021

Very Knowledgeable, extremely responsive with an excellent understanding of local market.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2021

It’s my ‘go-to’ firm in Egypt. It offers the highest quality advice and is extremely well connected in the financial services industry. Very high quality lawyers.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2020

We have a long term pleasant relationship with Sharkawy & Sarhan. They are professional and very helpful regarding various questions/requests from the clients. And they always meet deadlines.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2020

Excellent. One of my two ‘go-to’ firms. Responsive and efficient.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2020

The firm was very knowledgeable and very responsive.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2020

The firm is responsive, professional, detail oriented and very helpful in solving issues when they arise.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2020

The law firm provided us with very good advice and opinions. They are responsive and understand our position. They provide opinions/advice that are backed with in depth research.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2020

The services provided by the firm were excellent.

IFLR1000 - Client Feedback 2020
Very good partner, solid service, advice without overlay complicating the issue.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2020
Practical, pragmatic and responsive, giving concise advice.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2020
Very clear and good advice on Egyptian legal and regulatory issues. Well done.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2020
Very Knowledgeable, extremely responsive with an excellent understanding of local market.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2020
It’s my ‘go-to’ firm in Egypt. It offers the highest quality advice and is extremely well connected in the financial services industry. Very high quality lawyers.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2019
Excellent. One of my two ‘go-to’ firms. Responsive and efficient.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2019
We have a long term pleasant relationship with Sharkawy & Sarhan. They are professional and very helpful regarding various questions/requests from the clients. And they always meet deadlines.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2020
The firm was very knowledgeable and very responsive.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2019
The services provided by the firm were excellent.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2020
Very good and responsive.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2020
The law firm provided us with very good advice and opinions. They are responsive and understand our position. They provide opinions/advice that are backed with in depth research.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2020
The firm is responsive, professional, detail oriented and very helpful in solving issues when they arise.
IFLR1000, Client Feedback 2019

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