Dreny & Partners

Egypt

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Dreny & Partners Law Firm is an independent law firm founded in 2018 and is led by managing partner Motaz El Dreny.

The firm has a particular focus on debt capital markets and M&A transactions. In debt capital markets the firm specialises in securitisation transactions for clients linked to financial services and real estate whereas in M&A the firm works on acquisitions and restructurings for a mix of buyers and sellers connected with financial services, technology and consumer goods and services.

Highlights 

Hermes Securities Brokerage (HSB) EGP 900 million notes issuance

EFG Corp Solutions short bond issuance, EGP 2.650 billion, the largest corporate bond issuance on record in Egypt. 

Testimonials: (2024/2025)

"Perform work efficiently on time." - Capital markets 

"Knowledgeable, responsive, and always available. Have deep understanding of regulatory frameworks which gave us confidence throughout the entire process. Act as partners, not just external counsel." - Capital markets

"Speed, communication and transparency. Knowledge and willingness to help. They are always connected to one another making any communication seamless." - Financial services regulatory 

 "Obtaining approvals and preparing the required data." - Motaz Dreny 

"Very responsive and always available." - Sherine El Menyawy 

"Meets deadlines. Prepares well for next steps. Forecasts issues. Follows up diligently. Responds timely. Offers an extra hand whenever he can." - Omar Dwidar 

Key clients  

Key clients of the firm include Arab African International Bank, SAIB Bank, National Bank of Egypt, CIB, ValU, Jameel Finance, Beltone, Al Baraka Capital, ADVA, Capital S.A.E.