Legal Services
At Mavins Egypt, we understand that navigating the complexities of the legal landscape is a daunting task for businesses and individuals alike. Our dedicated team of legal professionals delivers comprehensive, tailored solutions aligned with your unique business objectives. As a member of the Mavins International network, we combine deep local expertise with global best practices to provide legal counsel that is precise, commercially minded, and results driven — fully integrated with our audit, tax, and advisory services.
Core Practice
Corporate & Commercial Law
Our corporate and commercial legal practice is the cornerstone of our legal service line. We work with businesses at every stage of their lifecycle — from initial formation and structuring through to governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. Whether you are establishing a new entity, restructuring an existing operation, or navigating the obligations of a publicly listed company, our attorneys bring the depth of experience and precision required to protect your interests.
- Company formation, registration, and structuring under Egyptian law
- Corporate governance frameworks, board charters, and committee mandates
- Shareholder agreements, joint venture documentation, and partnership arrangements
- Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Foreign direct investment structuring and GAFI registration advisory
- Free zone entity establishment and licensing
- Corporate secretarial services and ongoing regulatory filings
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions require a legal team as commercially astute as it is technically rigorous. Our M&A practice provides full-cycle legal support across buy-side and sell-side transactions — from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, documentation, regulatory approvals, and post-completion integration. We coordinate with our audit and financial advisory colleagues at Mavins Egypt to deliver an integrated perspective that standalone legal firms cannot offer.
- Legal due diligence — corporate, contractual, regulatory, and employment
- Transaction structuring — share deals, asset deals, and hybrid arrangements
- Share purchase and asset purchase agreement drafting and negotiation
- Representations, warranties, and indemnity negotiation
- Competition and regulatory authority filings and approvals
- Conditions precedent management and completion mechanics
- Post-completion integration legal advisory
Capital Markets & Securities
Businesses seeking access to public equity or debt financing require legal counsel thoroughly familiar with the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). Our capital markets practice supports issuers, underwriters, and investors through every stage of the transaction, ensuring full compliance with applicable securities regulations and ongoing disclosure obligations.
- IPO readiness — corporate restructuring, governance, and EGX listing requirements
- Prospectus and offering document preparation and review
- FRA filing, approval, and ongoing regulatory compliance
- Equity and debt offering legal documentation
- Sukuk and Islamic finance instrument structuring
- Ongoing listed company obligations — disclosure and insider trading policies
- Private placement documentation and investor rights agreements
Regulatory & Compliance
Egypt’s regulatory environment is evolving rapidly — from e-invoicing mandates and data protection to sector-specific licensing and anti-money laundering obligations. Our regulatory and compliance practice helps businesses navigate this landscape with confidence, ensuring requirements are met efficiently and legal risk exposure is minimised. We leverage deep knowledge of local law to provide practical, actionable guidance.
- GAFI investment approvals and ongoing compliance advisory
- CBE, FRA, ECA, and sector-specific licensing and regulatory filings
- Anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) framework development
- Data protection and privacy law compliance under Egyptian law
- E-invoicing mandate compliance and ETA regulatory interface
- Free zone regulatory compliance — SCZONE, EFSA, and other authorities
- Internal compliance programme design and regulatory investigations
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
When commercial disputes arise, you need a legal team that combines strategic thinking with tenacious advocacy. Our dispute resolution practice handles the full spectrum of commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution — from pre-dispute negotiation and mediation through to arbitration before leading international institutions and litigation before Egyptian courts. Our focus is always on achieving the best possible outcome as efficiently as possible.
- Commercial litigation before Egyptian courts at all levels
- International arbitration — ICC, CRCICA, UNCITRAL
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Injunctions, freezing orders, and interim relief applications
- Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Egypt
- Contract disputes, breach of warranty claims, and indemnity proceedings
- Shareholder disputes and pre-dispute advisory
Employment & Labour Law
Employment law in Egypt is governed by a detailed statutory framework affecting every aspect of the employer-employee relationship. Our employment law practice advises both Egyptian and multinational employers on all aspects of Egyptian labour law — helping businesses structure workforce arrangements compliantly, manage employment risks, and resolve workplace disputes with minimal disruption.
- Employment contract drafting and review — individual and collective
- HR policies, employee handbooks, and internal regulations
- Executive compensation and equity incentive plans
- Workforce restructuring, redundancy, and severance arrangements
- Expatriate employment — work permit, residency, and social insurance
- Non-compete, confidentiality, and restrictive covenant agreements
- Labour Court representation and compliance with Law No. 12 of 2003
Real Estate & Construction
Egypt’s real estate sector is one of the most dynamic markets in the MENA region. Our real estate and construction practice provides comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of property-related transactions and disputes — from land acquisition and development agreements through to leasing, financing, and construction contracts. We advise developers, investors, lenders, and occupiers across all segments of the Egyptian property market.
- Property acquisition, sale, and title due diligence
- Development agreements and master planning
- Construction contracts — FIDIC, bespoke, and EPC arrangements
- Commercial and residential lease documentation
- Real estate finance and mortgage security documentation
- Real estate investment structuring — REITs and fund vehicles
- Construction disputes, delay claims, and defects liability
Intellectual Property
In an increasingly knowledge-driven economy, protecting your intellectual property is as important as any other asset on your balance sheet. Our IP practice assists businesses and individuals in registering, protecting, and enforcing their IP rights in Egypt and internationally — as well as structuring licensing and assignment arrangements that maximise the commercial value of those rights.
- Trademark registration and portfolio management in Egypt and across MENA
- Patent filing, prosecution, and protection
- Copyright registration and enforcement
- IP licensing and technology transfer agreements
- Trade secret protection and confidentiality frameworks
- IP due diligence in M&A and investment transactions
- IP infringement claims and enforcement proceedings
Why Choose Mavins Egypt for Legal Services
Integrated Legal & Financial Advisory
Our legal practice sits within a full-service professional services firm. When your legal counsel is connected to your audit, tax, and financial advisory team, you receive advice that is commercially coherent and strategically aligned — not compartmentalised.
Deep Local Expertise
Our attorneys have extensive experience across all major Egyptian law practice areas. We understand the nuances of the local regulatory environment, the expectations of Egyptian courts and authorities, and the practical realities of doing business in Egypt.
Global Network, Local Delivery
As a member of the Mavins International network, we coordinate cross-border legal matters with network colleagues across the MENA region, Europe, and the United States — ensuring seamless service for clients with international operations.
Senior-Led Engagements
Our legal engagements are led by experienced attorneys from day one. Every client receives the expertise and judgment they are paying for on every matter — not delegated to junior associates.
Commercially Minded Counsel
We provide legal advice grounded in commercial reality. Our attorneys understand that legal counsel must serve your business objectives. We focus on solutions, not obstacles, and on outcomes, not process for its own sake.
Bilingual Arabic–English Capability
Our legal team operates fluently in both Arabic and English, ensuring all documentation, regulatory filings, and client communications are precise and professionally delivered in the language appropriate to each engagement.
At Mavins Egypt, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances, allowing us to offer personalised legal advice that genuinely aligns with your goals. Our commitment is to be your trusted legal partner — guiding you through the complexities of the Egyptian and international legal landscape with clarity, precision, and confidence. Why choose Mavins for your legal needs? It is simple: we are experienced, dedicated, and consistently focused on delivering exceptional results. With Mavins, you get more than a service — you get a partner committed to your success.