Ibrachy Legal Consultancy

Ibrachy Legal Consultancy was founded by Ashraf Elibrachy in 2006 as a de-merger from one of Egypt’s oldest law firms established in 1932.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular strength in banking transactions but also focused on M&A and project finance work. In these areas the firm has a specialism in working with clients connected with financial services.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include the International Finance Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Commercial International Bank Egypt, Bank Audi Egypt, Bank of Baroda, Philip Morris, PROPARCO, and Silk Road Fund.

Research period review:31^st edition (2020/21)

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

In banking the firm worked for both borrowers and lenders on loan transactions for clients connected with financial services and tobacco industries.

In M&A the firm’s work focused on acquisition transactions and joint ventures for clients connected with financial services.

In project finance the firm worked on financing projects related to oil and gas for clients connected with financial services.

In March 2021 partner Hassan Essam left the firm.

Deal highlights:31^st edition (2020/21)

Philip Morris revolving credit facility

Silk Road Fund acquisition of ACWA Power Renewable Energy equity