Tag: egypt

Egyptian lawyer Mohamed Ghannam honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Last week the IFLR celebrated the Middle Eastern financial law community with a dinner and awards ceremony in Dubai. Among dozens of category winners, Egyptian lawyer Mohamed Ghannam was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations flow as four talented African lawyers named among new White & Case partners

Earlier this month, White & Case LLP revealed 45 lawyers who would join the global firm’s partnership, effective 1 January 2026. The announced promotions include African lawyers Mahmoud Ezz, Sandile Mathebula, Tolu Obamuroh, and Lulama Selele.

Matouk Bassiouny promotes arbitration and competition lawyer Mohamed Samy to partner

Leading Middle Eastern and North African firm Matouk Bassiouny has announced the promotion to partner of Mohamed Samy, a key figure in their Arbitration group

Ghada El Ehwany makes history as she becomes the new Managing Partner for Baker McKenzie Cairo

Baker McKenzie Cairo - Helmy, Hamza & Partners has today announced that corporate commercial expert Ghada El Ehwany has begun her new role as the firm’s Managing Partner.

African lawyers Tanya Seitz, Ryan Alho, and Mostafa Lotayef among Baker McKenzie’s global partner promotions

Leading global firm Baker McKenzie has today announced the promotion of 59 lawyers to partner or partner equivalents among its member firms, including three African-based promotions.