El Said Darwish & Partners

El Said Darwish & Partners is a business law firm based in Cairo.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is a specialist in banking transactions with a particular focus on Islamic finance.

Key clients[G(1] 

Key clients of the firm include Al Marasem International for Development, Cheiron Finance, Torsina Suez Petroleum, Shell Egypt, BG Egypt, PICO Petroleum, Power Systems Holdings, La Poire Group, Cancale Holding Company, Al Darwish United Company, Dana Petroleum, and Primesouth.

Research period review:31^st edition (2020/21)[G(2] 

During the research period the firm was active in banking, M&A and project development.

In banking the firm’s work focused on Islamic finance transactions for borrowers.

In M&A the firm’s work focused on acquisitional transactions for sellers.

In project development the firm’s work focused on negotiating projects for clients connected with the energy sector.

Client Feedback: 31^st edition (2020/21)[G(3] 

Bank lending: Borrower side

"The firm had excellent negotiations with the law firm representing the lenders. They had full awareness of Egyptian laws and their effects on the guarantees provided and protected the borrower against exaggerated collaterals that may be requested by banks."

Mohamed Darwish

"He had full awareness of the legal aspects of the transaction."