Egyptian Law Firm Hafez & Partners Names Mohamed Zaher as Head of Corporate Division
Hafez & Partners, a prominent Egyptian law firm, has announced the addition of Mohamed Zaher as Counsel and Head of Corporate
Egyptian Law Firm Hafez & Partners Names Mohamed Zaher as Head of Corporate Division
Hafez & Partners, a prominent Egyptian law firm, has announced the addition of Mohamed Zaher as Counsel and Head of Corporate, further enhancing its team with his vast knowledge of corporate law and legal advisory services.
Zaher’s appointment comes after a distinguished career marked by his consistent excellence in a wide range of corporate legal matters.
At Hafez & Partners, Zaher’s responsibilities will focus on delivering strategic guidance and comprehensive legal counsel across a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. His extensive background includes the management of high-profile corporate transactions, encompassing mergers, acquisitions, divisions, and capital raises. His remarkable negotiation skills have enabled him to successfully interface with government entities, including Ministries and Regulatory Authorities, to ensure the smooth execution of his duties.
Zaher specialises in Corporate Practice, Capital Markets, and Due Diligence, providing clients with invaluable legal insights on corporate and commercial matters. He adeptly navigates the intricacies of mergers and company divisions, while ensuring the establishment of businesses in strict adherence to investment law regulations. This involves managing essential amendments to a company’s statutory documents, overseeing the documentation for incorporation, and handling matters about foreign company branches.
His expertise also includes the drafting, participation in, and formalisation of minutes for both General and Board of Directors meetings. He excels in restructuring the capital and legal frameworks for corporate clients. With substantial experience in facilitating the establishment of representative offices and branches for multinational corporations in Egypt, he is well-versed in preparing a wide range of memoranda and research documents.
Among Zaher’s noteworthy accomplishments is his successful negotiation with several pivotal entities, including the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), The Industrial Development Authority (IDA), The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Ministry of Trade and Industry, and The General Organization for Export and Import Control.