Zaki Hashem is the oldest of the leading corporate and finance firms in Egypt and it has a long portfolio of transactions in the oil, telecom and construction sectors and in privatisations and public-private partnerships (PPP). The firm is managed by Yasser Hashem....
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Zaki Hashem is the oldest of the leading corporate and finance firms in Egypt and it has a long portfolio of transactions in the oil, telecom and construction sectors and in privatisations and public-private partnerships (PPP). The firm is managed by Yasser Hashem.
Its strongest suits of late, according to the market, are M&A and banking/capital markets, and it keeps its ranking in all categories. "A very strong firm, I have lots of respect for them, they represent lots of funds, private equity houses and investment banks," says a peer. The firm boasted possibly the best capital markets team in the country until January 2011 when two of the leading partners, Mohamed Abdel-Fattah and Mohamed Gabr (both very highly reputed), as well as two associates, left to join DLA Piper.
In March 2011 the firm lost partner Nabil Elarbe, who took up the post of Foreign Minister. This is a mixed blessing, bestowing prestige on the firm but losing it a big name on deals.
Throughout 2010 and 2011 Zaki Hashem & Partners has been very active in the bond markets. One of its most important clients in finance is the investment bank Beltone. The firm was active in the real estate and hospitality sectors, advising clients including Sheraton Hotels, the InterContinental, Conrad and ClubMed. One of its most important clients is the investment bank Beltone.
The firm continues to clinch some of the biggest deals in the market and recently won roles on M&A transactions involving France Telecom and Electrolux.
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