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THE LAW The Law is the first premier legal magazine in the Middle East.

THE LAW is a dynamic platform that shapes conversations, celebrates excellence, and amplifies voices across the legal and business ecosystem through curated content, high-impact events, and initiatives spotlighting the people and stories driving change. The Magazine is printed and also circulated electronically in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the U.S. Our magazine's aim is uniting the legal

society around the world to bring together to expand the horizon of the business industry focusing on the developments of the various fields and to include latest and the most essential legal insights. We also have Annual Events, such as Law Talks (The Legal Ted Talks) , our Awards Night celebrating the success of our field and the success of our lawyers, and our Annual Career Day which is a legal job fair for all levels of calibers and many other services that focuses on bringing the legal society together.

11/08/2026

Looking back at our Paris Arbitration Week coverage from March, THE LAW sat down with PAW Co-President Catherine Schroeder-Paillard.

The Schroeder Arbitration Founder shares key insights on the growth of independent boutiques, evolving practice models, and how young practitioners can navigate the shifting dispute resolution landscape.

Watch the full discussion Now.

El Wakeel Law Firm acted as legal counsel to Al Ahly Sports Facilities Company in connection with the landmark Al Ahly S...
11/08/2026

El Wakeel Law Firm acted as legal counsel to Al Ahly Sports Facilities Company in connection with the landmark Al Ahly Stadium Naming Rights Agreement with global telecommunications company Vodafone.

The transaction represents one of the most significant sports sponsorship deals in Egypt, constituting the highest-value sports sponsorship agreement ever concluded in Egypt. It also marks the first stadium naming rights agreement of its kind in the Middle East involving a stadium owned by a sports club.

The agreement provides a commercial milestone for Al Ahly’s new stadium, securing substantial sponsorship value while the venue remains under construction. The deal is expected to cover approximately 40% of the stadium’s construction costs before its official opening.

The transaction was led by Tamer El Wakeel, Founder and Managing Partner of El Wakeel Law Firm, with support from Legal Counsels Omar Abdeen, Dalila Djamane, and Hussein Moharram.

Sharkawy & Sarhan acted as Egyptian local counsel to HSBC in connection with the proposed sale of HSBC Egypt’s retail ba...
06/08/2026

Sharkawy & Sarhan acted as Egyptian local counsel to HSBC in connection with the proposed sale of HSBC Egypt’s retail banking business to Emirates NBD, a landmark transaction in Egypt’s banking sector that follows a competitive bidding process and remains subject to regulatory approvals.

The firm advised HSBC on all Egyptian law aspects of the transaction from inception through signing. The transaction marks another significant development in Egypt’s financial services sector, with Sharkawy & Sarhan working alongside HSBC and its international advisers to bring the deal to a successful signing.

The matter was led by Partners Lamiaa Youssef and Dalia Abdel Ghany, with support from Senior Associate Menna Abouzekry, Counsel Nouran Gamal.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH), acting as local Egyptian legal counsel to Emirates NBD P.J.S.C., advised on the acquis...
06/08/2026

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH), acting as local Egyptian legal counsel to Emirates NBD P.J.S.C., advised on the acquisition, by its wholly owned Egyptian subsidiary, Emirates NBD Egypt S.A.E., of the retail banking business of HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E.

The transaction follows a competitive sale process conducted by HSBC, following which Emirates NBD was selected as the successful bidder. Completion of the transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

Upon completion, Emirates NBD Egypt will acquire HSBC Egypt’s retail banking portfolio, together with the associated branches, ATM network, customer base, relevant employees and related business operations. The transaction is expected to further strengthen Emirates NBD Egypt’s position in the Egyptian banking sector while enhancing connectivity across the UAE–Egypt corridor.

The acquisition represents one of the most significant banking M&A transactions in Egypt in recent years.

Acting as local Egyptian legal counsel, MBH advised Emirates NBD on all aspects of Egyptian law, including legal due diligence, negotiation of the transaction documentation and the Egyptian banking regulatory aspects of the transaction. Clifford Chance acted as international legal counsel to Emirates NBD, and the firms worked closely together to deliver an integrated cross-border legal advisory team.

The matter was handled by MBH’s Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Department, headed by Omar Bassiouny, Founding Partner & Group Head of Corporate and M&A with the transaction team led by May Elshaarawy, Partner and Toaa Alaa, Senior Associate

International Counsel Bureau (ICB) has advised the State of Kuwait, acting through the Kuwait Ministry of Finance and re...
03/08/2026

International Counsel Bureau (ICB) has advised the State of Kuwait, acting through the Kuwait Ministry of Finance and represented by the Kuwait Investment Authority, as issuer’s Kuwaiti counsel on its US$6 billion sovereign bond issuance under its updated Global Medium Term Note Programme.

The issuance comprised US$3 billion 3-year Notes, US$1.5 billion 5-year Notes, and US$1.5 billion 10-year Notes. Completed amid regional geopolitical tensions and market volatility, the transaction attracted strong international investor demand, reinforcing Kuwait’s continued access to the international debt capital markets.

ICB advised on all Kuwaiti law aspects of the transaction, including the legal and regulatory framework, governmental approvals, transaction documentation, and the delivery of Kuwaiti legal opinions. The team was led by Managing Partner Aisha Qais Al Nesef, alongside Senior Associate Abdulrahman Alroumi and Trainee Associate Yousef Almehri.

Citigroup Global Capital Markets Inc., Crédit Agricole CIB, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, J.P. Morgan, Mizuho, SMBC Group, and Standard Chartered acted as Joint Lead Managers on the transaction.

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We are thrilled to announce that THE LAW is the official media partner for the Russian International Arbitration Congres...
03/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that THE LAW is the official media partner for the Russian International Arbitration Congress (RIAC), taking place in Moscow from September 21–27, 2026.

As the official media partner, THE LAW will be on the ground to provide exclusive coverage, deep-dive interviews, and key takeaways from the week’s most impactful discussions. We are committed to ensuring that vital insights shared at RIAC reach the wider legal community.

Cairo, Egypt – August 1, 2026We are delighted to announce that Team Elerian has been crowned the Champion of the 2026 FD...
01/08/2026

Cairo, Egypt – August 1, 2026

We are delighted to announce that Team Elerian has been crowned the Champion of the 2026 FDI Moot North Africa Regional Rounds, following an outstanding Final hosted by Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy Law Firm (MBH).

We are also pleased to congratulate Nourine Gad on being named Best Oralist of the competition, in recognition of an exceptional individual advocacy performance throughout the Regional Rounds.

The competition brought together exceptional advocacy, legal analysis, and sportsmanship, showcasing the talent of law students from across the region.

Congratulations to Team Elerian on this remarkable achievement.

Cairo, Egypt – August 1, 2026The finalists of the 2026 FDI North Africa Regional Rounds have now been announced followin...
01/08/2026

Cairo, Egypt – August 1, 2026

The finalists of the 2026 FDI North Africa Regional Rounds have now been announced following an exciting day of semi-final pleadings hosted by Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy Law Firm (MBH).

After impressive performances throughout the semi-final stage, the following teams have earned their place in the Final Match:

* ElErian
* Morozov

Congratulations to both finalist teams on this well-deserved achievement.

Cairo, Egypt – July 31, 2026The Quarter-finals of the 2026 FDI Moot North Africa Regional Rounds, hosted by Matouk Bassi...
01/08/2026

Cairo, Egypt – July 31, 2026

The Quarter-finals of the 2026 FDI Moot North Africa Regional Rounds, hosted by Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy Law Firm (MBH), have concluded.

Following a day of advocacy, the following teams have secured their place in the Final Rounds:

* ElErian
* Morozov
* Elaraby
* Elkosheri

Congratulations to all qualifying teams on this achievement. We look forward to an exciting conclusion to the competition and wish all finalists the very best.

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