Our team in Cairo supports local, regional and global companies across the Middle East and Africa.

Clyde & Co operates in Egypt through Barakat, Maher & Partners Advocates & Legal Consultants. Our Cairo team of US and Egyptian-qualified lawyers have more than 18 years of experience assisting clients in achieving their corporate objectives. 
 
Egypt is the second-largest Arab economy, which has seen the introduction of several economic initiatives and reforms aimed at enhancing the country's development. As a gateway between the Middle East and Africa, Egypt is a strategic location for investors due to its connectivity and access to a number of markets.

Our team on-the-ground offers expertise in capital markets, corporate and M&A, commercial, commercial debt recovery, commercial disputes and international arbitration, employment, finance, regulatory, and restructuring matters. We have experience advising clients operating in the education, energy and natural resources, healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance and reinsurance, marine, professional practices, retail and consumer, and trade and commodities sectors.

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Year of establishment

Upcoming Webinar: Egypt's New Labour Law

After years of anticipation, Egypt's New Labour Law will enter into effect on 1 September 2025 and aims to overhaul outdated regulations and align Egypt’s labour framework with modern economic and social developments.

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Law at Work

Employment law and practice are constantly evolving in the GCC region. Understanding the impact of these changes can be hard work, even for dedicated HR teams.

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What clients say

We go back to Clyde & Co for M&A and corporate work because it is savvy with its know-how of the Egyptian market and deep knowledge of Egyptian law.

Chambers Global, Egypt, 2026

Barakat, Maher & Partners (Clyde & Co) is notable for its quick turnaround of work, its unique solutions to complex matters and its exceptional legal service.

Chambers Global, Egypt, 2026

The team at Barakat, Maher & Partners has excellent insights with regard to capital markets. Its experience, along with its ability to think outside the box, makes working together highly efficient.

Chambers Global, Egypt, 2026

Barakat, Maher & Partners is very knowledgeable, very experienced, focused and well connected, which facilitates smooth and effective delivery of the matters they handle.

Chambers Global, Egypt, 2026

The Clyde & Co Egypt office has great sector-related experience; it has a proven track record of success and credibility with financial institutions.

Chambers Global, Egypt, 2026

Latest awards won

Recommended for M&A

IFLR1000 2024 - Egypt

Recommended for Capital Markets - Debt

IFLR1000 2024 - Egypt

Law Firm of the Year

MENA II Awards 2025

International Law Firm of the Year

The Law's Finest 2024

Law Firm of the Year

Middle East Insurance Industry Awards 2024

Litigation Firm of the Year

Legalcommunity MENA Awards 2024

Pro Bono Firm of the Year

IFLR Middle East Awards 2024

Law Firm of the Year

LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2024

International Law Firm of the Year

LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2024

Middle East Law Firm of the Year Dispute Resolution

Chambers Middle East Awards 2024

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