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Corporate & M&A

Company formation, shareholder arrangements, acquisitions and disposals, and the regulatory approvals that sit around them.

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Lead partner

Hala Shukri

Hala Shukri

Managing Partner

Corporate & M&A · Banking & Finance

Arabic · English · French

Portrait pending

What we do

  • Company incorporation and branch registration with GAFI
  • Shareholders’ agreements and articles of association
  • Share purchase and asset purchase agreements
  • Legal due diligence and disclosure schedules
  • Regulatory approvals from GAFI, the FRA and the ECA
  • Joint ventures and shareholder exits
  • Post-closing integration and corporate housekeeping
  • Corporate governance and board procedure

How a matter runs

  1. 01

    What we do

    We scope the transaction, identify the approvals it needs, and put the timetable in writing.

    What you provide

    The commercial terms as agreed so far, and the target’s corporate documents.

    Typical duration

    3–5 days

  2. 02

    What we do

    Legal due diligence, delivered as a red-flag report first and a full report second.

    What you provide

    Access to the data room, or an introduction to the seller’s counsel.

    Typical duration

    2–4 weeks by target size

  3. 03

    What we do

    We draft or mark up the transaction documents and run the negotiation with the other side.

    What you provide

    Decisions on the points we flag as commercial rather than legal.

    Typical duration

    3–8 weeks

  4. 04

    What we do

    Conditions precedent, regulatory filings, signing and completion mechanics.

    What you provide

    Signatories available on the agreed dates, and the funds flow confirmed.

    Typical duration

    4–10 weeks, driven by the regulator

What it typically costs

What it typically costs — Corporate & M&A
StructureIndicative band
Fixed feeFor incorporations, branch registrations and standard corporate housekeeping, where the work is known.EGP 35,000 – 120,000 depending on entity type
HourlyFor matters whose shape is not known at the outset. We agree a cap before starting.Partner EGP 3,500–5,500 · Associate EGP 1,200–2,200 per hour
Capped transaction feeFor acquisitions. Agreed as a range against deal value, with a hard cap so the number cannot run away.Typically 0.4%–1.2% of transaction value

What moves the number

  • The number of entities and jurisdictions in the structure
  • Whether a regulator (FRA, ECA) must approve, and how contested the filing is
  • How complete the target’s corporate records are — incomplete records are the single largest cost driver
  • Whether the other side is represented, and by whom

These are indicative ranges, published so you can budget before you call. A fixed quote follows the first meeting, once we know the facts. Fees are agreed in writing before any work begins.

Questions we're asked

How long does it take to incorporate a company in Egypt?

For a standard LLC with Egyptian shareholders, 10–15 working days from complete documents. With foreign shareholders, add 2–3 weeks for document legalisation abroad. The delay is almost never at GAFI; it is in getting powers of attorney legalised.

Can a foreign investor own 100% of an Egyptian company?

In most sectors, yes. Restrictions remain in a small number of activities — importation for trading purposes, commercial agency, and some security-related sectors. We check the specific activity before you commit to a structure.

Do we need due diligence on a small acquisition?

Usually yes, but scaled. On a small target we run a focused red-flag review — title to shares, employment liabilities, tax exposure, and any licences the business depends on. That is typically a week and a fraction of a full report.

What happens if the seller refuses to give warranties?

That is a commercial decision, not a legal one, but we will tell you exactly what you are absorbing. Options include a price reduction, an escrow, a deferred payment tied to the risk, or walking away. We do not recommend proceeding on the basis that the risk is unlikely.

Do you act for both sides of a transaction?

No. We run a conflict check before any engagement and act for one side only.

Will a partner actually work on our matter?

A named partner is responsible for every matter and is the person you call. Associates do the work that associates should do, and the engagement letter says who does what.

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