Khedive Law Firm

As global capital flows become increasingly complex, the competition among countries to establish International Financial Centers (IFCs) has intensified. While many discussions focus on tax incentives or real estate development, the reality is far more fundamental: IFCs are built on law — not buildings, not incentives, and not marketing.Global institutions…

Egyptian founders often move quickly to build product-market fit, acquire users, and attract investment. Yet, without a proper legal foundation, many startups face preventable risks: shareholder disputes, IP loss, blocked investment rounds, tax penalties, and regulatory sanctions. Below are the seven most impactful legal mistakes founders can avoid early. Mistake…

Egypt offers significant opportunities across manufacturing, fintech, energy, logistics, real estate, and consumer markets. However, the Egyptian legal and regulatory environment requires investors to perform a structured due diligence process to verify the target’s compliance with: Companies Law No. 159/1981 Investment Law No. 72/2017 Capital Market Law No. 95/1992 (if…

International buyers entering the Egyptian market consistently highlight two priorities: regulatory clarity and transaction certainty. Egypt’s M&A regime provides both—when properly navigated. The legal framework is primarily informed by: Egyptian Companies Law No. 159/1981 and its Executive Regulations Investment Law No. 72/2017 Egyptian Competition Law No. 3/2005 (Merger Control Regime)…