Alliance Law Firm is a corporate law firm in Egypt. The firm has one office based in Cairo.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A transactions, with a specialism in acquisition transactions.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Benya Capital, Commercial International Bank, Harmonica, Dolhinus Holding, Seha Capital, Golden Chain, Ezz Elarab Automotive, Qadanco, Titan International, ICON Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, and Amlak Finance.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in equity capital markets and M&A.
In equity capital markets the firm worked on a mix of domestic and cross border deals for clients connected with the investment management or financials services sectors.
In M&A the firm worked on mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions and joint ventures for buyers, sellers and joint ventures partners connected with the financial services, construction and consumer goods and services sectors.
During the research period M&A partner Aziz Abaza joined the firm from Amereller Legal Consultancy.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
Alsara Investment Group & CVC Capital Partners acquisition of Ekaterra
Match Group acquisition of Harmonica
Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Capital markets: Equity
“Out-of-the-box' thinking from the Alliance team helps to deliver unique ideas while at same time having a strong legal background.”
“Close follow-up, prompt reply and good negotiators.”
Financial services regulatory
“They have solid knowledge in corporate governance.”
M&A
“They are very knowledgeable, extremely responsive and very accurate with their work. They have very good commercial acumen and take time to understand the business well to be able to provide sound advice.”
“Alliance coordinated teams around the four countries, which provided creative solutions but at same time had a strong legal background.”
“Clear understanding of the business and industry. They provide overall guidance and alternative scenarios to achieve the required structure. They provide availability and reach and a vast network of agents.”
Private equity
“They are very well experienced in the opponent's approaches and their advice is always in place”
Ashraf Abou Elkheir
“Deep knowledge about the company's industry, strong relationship with Egypt decision-makers and legal background (former DA).”
“Very knowledgeable, precise, accurate, punctual and ethical.”
"Deep knowledge about Egyptian legal framework and different industry dynamics."
“He listens well to his client, is very patient, his decisions are well balanced, and has a very good insight and anticipation of his counterpart’s attitude.”
Omar Farid
“Omar has solid experience in the corporate area and he is available any time for assistance. In addition he has good communication skills and good memory.
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“Vast experience and awareness of industry and company structure.”
