Yaser Gamaluddin Hamam is the Managing Partner of The Egyptian Law Firm, a full-service Egyptian law firm with a strong international practice serving foreign investors, multinational companies, international law firms and foreign institutions in Egypt.
His practice focuses particularly on foreign investment, corporate and commercial law, litigation and dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory matters, international transactions and debt recovery.
Yaser has extensive experience advising foreign investors on establishing and developing their businesses in Egypt, from the initial investment structure and company incorporation through licensing, regulatory approvals, commercial operations, acquisitions, restructuring and ongoing legal compliance.
He also regularly represents Egyptian and international clients in commercial and corporate disputes before Egyptian courts and authorities, as well as in debt recovery, enforcement and other contentious matters.
Since 2008, Yaser and his firm have provided legal services to Chinese companies and investors in Egypt, advising them on investment, corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory and dispute resolution matters.
Yaser also regularly works with international law firms as Egyptian local counsel on cross-border transactions, disputes and multi-jurisdictional assignments, and has experience assisting foreign embassies, financial institutions, export credit agencies and other international organizations in Egypt.
The Egyptian Law Firm is a full-service Egyptian law firm with more than 25 years of experience providing legal services to Egyptian and international clients.
Headquartered in Cairo, the firm has developed a substantial international practice representing foreign investors, multinational companies, international law firms, embassies, financial institutions and other overseas organizations in Egypt.
Within the Global Referral Network, The Egyptian Law Firm is the Exclusive Member in Egypt for Foreign Investment and Litigation matters, two areas that form a central part of the firm’s practice.
Foreign Investment
The Egyptian Law Firm has extensive experience assisting foreign investors throughout the entire lifecycle of their investments in Egypt.
The firm advises clients from the initial stage of entering the Egyptian market, including selecting the appropriate investment and corporate structure, establishing companies, branches and representative offices, and forming joint ventures with Egyptian or foreign partners.
Our foreign investment services include:
• Foreign direct investment and market entry;
• Company and branch establishment;
• Investment structuring and joint ventures;
• Mergers and acquisitions;
• Legal due diligence;
• Corporate restructuring;
• Investment and regulatory approvals;
• Industrial and other operating licenses;
• Commercial registration and corporate procedures;
• Commercial agreements;
• Employment and work permits for foreign employees;
• Corporate governance and regulatory compliance; and
• Ongoing legal support for foreign-owned companies operating in Egypt.
The firm’s involvement does not end with the establishment of the investment. We regularly act as ongoing local legal counsel to foreign-owned companies, supporting their daily operations and assisting with corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory and compliance matters.
The firm has particular experience with Chinese investment in Egypt and has been providing legal services to Chinese companies and investors since 2008. This includes assisting clients in the telecommunications, construction, manufacturing, industrial, technology and trading sectors.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Litigation is another core area of The Egyptian Law Firm’s practice.
The firm represents Egyptian and international clients before Egyptian courts and other judicial and regulatory authorities in a wide range of civil and commercial disputes.
Our litigation and dispute resolution work includes:
• Commercial and contractual disputes;
• Corporate and shareholders’ disputes;
• Construction disputes;
• Employment disputes;
• Intellectual property litigation;
• Real estate disputes;
• Banking and financial disputes;
• Debt recovery and collection;
• Insolvency and bankruptcy matters;
• Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments;
• Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards; and
• Other civil and commercial litigation.
The firm has considerable experience representing foreign companies in Egyptian litigation and coordinating with their overseas legal departments and international counsel. We understand that international clients require not only effective representation before the Egyptian courts, but also clear reporting and practical explanations of Egyptian procedures, risks and available legal strategies.
International & Local Counsel Practice
The Egyptian Law Firm regularly acts as local counsel in Egypt for international law firms and their clients.
We assist overseas counsel with Egyptian law advice, cross-border transactions, M&A, legal due diligence, regulatory matters, international contracts, litigation, enforcement and multi-jurisdictional projects.
Our approach is to work closely with referring counsel while respecting and protecting the relationship between the international law firm and its client.
The firm also has experience working with foreign embassies and their nationals in Egypt and providing legal assistance to international institutions and export credit agencies.
Other Practice Areas
In addition to Foreign Investment and Litigation, The Egyptian Law Firm provides legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including:
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Company Formation & Corporate Services
• International Business Law
• Arbitration
• Debt Recovery
• Employment Law
• Immigration & Work Permits
• Intellectual Property
• Construction Law
• Real Estate
• Data Protection & Privacy
• Competition Law
• International Trade
• Tax
• Insolvency & Bankruptcy
• Maritime Law
• Personal Injury
• Industries & Sectors
• The firm’s clients operate across a wide range of industries and sectors, including:
• Telecommunications and Technology
• Construction and Infrastructure
• Manufacturing and Industrial Projects
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Real Estate
• Import and Export
• Banking and Financial Services
• Consumer Products
• Automotive
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Transportation and Maritime
• Professional Services
• Regional Capabilities
In addition to its practice in Egypt, The Egyptian Law Firm has a regional presence in Saudi Arabia and Iraq, enabling the firm to support international clients and referring law firms with legal matters and cross-border projects involving these jurisdictions.
This regional capability is particularly useful for multinational companies and international law firms seeking coordinated legal assistance across Egypt and other key Middle Eastern markets.
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