Matouk Bassiouny Appoints Sherif El Hosseny as Head of Aviation Division

Matouk Bassiouny Appoints Sherif El Hosseny as Head of Aviation Division

Matouk Bassiouny, a renowned law firm, has recently named Sherif El Hosseny as a Partner and Head of the firm's esteemed Aviation Practice. With an impressive 23 years of experience in the field, El Hosseny brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his new role, positioning him as a valuable asset within Matouk Bassiouny's aviation division.

Before joining Matouk Bassiouny, Sherif El Hosseny amassed a wealth of experience working with renowned law firms, including Helmy, Hamza & Partners – Baker McKenzie. During his tenure at these firms, he honed his expertise in various aspects of the legal field, further solidifying his foundation as a seasoned legal professional. In addition to his law firm experience, El Hosseny held senior legal counsel positions with prominent corporations such as Egyptian Resorts Company and Kato Investment.

In addition to his notable achievements, Sherif El Hosseny's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to legal excellence are evident through his role as a Founding Partner of Rizkana & Partners.

Over the course of his career, he has provided expert guidance to numerous Egyptian and multinational banks and financial institutions on a wide range of significant matters. This includes advising on high-value syndicated facilities, loans, project finance, debt settlements, and debt restructures, showcasing his deep understanding of the financial landscape.

Moreover, he has played a pivotal role in representing major multinational aircraft leasing companies, financial institutions, and export credit agencies in cross-border transactions related to aircraft lease and finance.

El Hosseny expertise extends to serving both public and private carriers in Egypt and abroad, further underscoring his breadth of experience in the aviation industry.

“The joining of Sherif is a real milestone for the firm, not only for the obvious consolidation benefit to our aviation sector, but for the firm as a whole given the great reputation Sherif enjoys in the market and the wealth of experience he brings,” Mahmoud S. Bassiouny, Regional Managing Partner and Group Head of Finance & Projects, said.

“I am super excited to be joining Matouk Bassiouny. Combining forces with Egypt’s finest lawyers is a key element for this move. We do speak the same language and we both dream big. I am certain this blend of energies will positively impact the Firm domestically and regionally. I already feel I am part of the team,” Sherif El Hosseny stated.

Leveraging his extensive experience and profound understanding of the aviation sector, El Hosseny is well-positioned to steer Matouk Bassiouny's Aviation Practice toward unprecedented achievements. His wealth of expertise will significantly enhance the firm's ability to deliver outstanding legal services and offer strategic counsel to clients operating in the dynamic aviation industry.