Matouk Bassiouny established its regional headquarters in 2005 in Cairo and has developed into a full-service business law firm in Egypt led by regional managing partner Mahmoud Bassiouny. In addition to its Cairo base the firm also has offices in the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and country desks covering Libya and Algeria. 

The firm has a strong practice in banking, equity capital markets and M&A where the firm is ranked Tier 1. The firm also has a particular specialism in transactions involving equity capital markets transactions where they work for clients linked to financial services, industrial production and manufacturing and consumer goods and services. 

Highlights 

Tasaheel EGP 7 billion sustainable sukuk issuance.

Beltone Financial Holding EGP 10.750 billion capital increase.

ADQ acquisition of the development rights for Ras El-Hekma for $24 billion.

Testimonials: (2024/2025)

"They are export and professional." - Insolvency

"Knowledge, professionalism, expertise, and giving the best advise." - Investment Funds

"Responsiveness and expertise" - M&A

"Instant availability, vast experience, speeding turn around, amazing client care." - M&A

"Handling all BoDs and OGMs and follow up all other cases belongs to the company." - Tamer Fawky

"He's an expert in Venture Deals and fund structuring." - Mohammed Essam 

"Very responsive and thorough." - Omar Bassiouny

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include International Finance Corporation (IFC), Arab African International Bank (AAIB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Beltone, Tamweely, Emaar Misr, Catalyst Partners, AD Ports, Tasaheel, Red Sea Wind Consortium, MAFI for Agricultural Produce Industries.