Our team in Cairo supports local, regional and global companies across the Middle East and Africa.

Clyde & Co operates in Egypt through Barakat, Maher & Partners Advocates & Legal Consultants. Our Cairo team of US and Egyptian-qualified lawyers have more than 18 years of experience assisting clients in achieving their corporate objectives. 
 
Egypt is the second-largest Arab economy, which has seen the introduction of several economic initiatives and reforms aimed at enhancing the country's development. As a gateway between the Middle East and Africa, Egypt is a strategic location for investors due to its connectivity and access to a number of markets.

Our team on-the-ground offers expertise in capital markets, corporate and M&A, commercial, commercial debt recovery, commercial disputes and international arbitration, employment, finance, regulatory, and restructuring matters. We have experience advising clients operating in the education, energy and natural resources, healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance and reinsurance, marine, professional practices, retail and consumer, and trade and commodities sectors.

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Family Businesses

Over recent years, family-owned businesses in the Middle East have continued to experience exponential growth and success, with many having evolved into large and complex multinational conglomerates with an ever-increasing need for the best legal advice.

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Law at Work

Employment law and practice are constantly evolving in the GCC region. Understanding the impact of these changes can be hard work, even for dedicated HR teams.

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What clients say

Clyde & Co possess a deep knowledge of local law as well as English law. They have sharp technical skills and there is easy access to their lawyers when needed.

Chambers, Middle East, Islamic Finance, 2022

Being approachable, pragmatic, client-focused and efficient.

Chambers, Middle East, Islamic Finance, 2022

Very responsive, with very good partners and very good associates working with them.

Chambers, Middle East, Corporate / M&A, 2022

"They have a great regional presence," noted an interviewee.

Chambers, Middle East, Dispute Resolution, 2022

Very familiar with the intricacies of local laws.

Chambers, Middle East, Corporate / M&A, 2022

Professional and timely in its product delivery.

Chambers, Africa, Projects & Energy, 2022

Latest awards won

Law Firm of the Year

LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2024

Recommended for M&A

IFLR1000 2024 - Egypt

Recommended for Capital Markets - Debt

IFLR1000 2024 - Egypt

International Law Firm of the Year

LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2024

Middle East Law Firm of the Year Dispute Resolution

Chambers Middle East Awards 2024

Shipping and Transport Firm of the Year

The Legal 500 (Legalease) Middle East and North Africa Awards 2024

Law Firm of the Year

MENA IR Awards 2024

Middle East International Law Firm of the Year

Chambers Middle East Awards 2022

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