Zulficar & Partners

Overview

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Zulficar & Partners is a prestigious international corporate law and arbitration practice firm located in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. With a focus on Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking, Litigation and International Arbitration, Capital Market Procedures and Transactions, Oil & Gas, Project Finance, IT and Anti-Trust, this firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services to a diverse array of commercial, industrial, and financial clients both in Egypt and internationally.

Established in June 2009, Zulficar & Partners has quickly become a leading force in the legal industry. With eight partners and over 30 associates, the firm is continuously expanding to provide state-of-the-art legal services. The unparalleled expertise of its partners and associates brings a blend of exceptional individual skills and more than 35 years of legal experience to the market.

One of the key aspects that sets Zulficar & Partners apart is the star quality of its partners and associates. These legal professionals possess recognized track records in establishing precedents and introducing innovative products, structures, and solutions to the Egyptian market. Their creative and proactive problem-solving approach sets them apart from other firms. The firm prides itself on providing top-quality legal services to serve and enhance the business needs of its clients.

Zulficar & Partners has built a strong culture of professional ethics and corporate social responsibility. These values have always been the firm's trademark seal, distinguishing it and making a difference for its clients. The firm is particularly recognized for its extensive expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking, Litigation, and International Arbitration. Its associates are known for their knowledge, creativity, discipline, and skills in representing all classes of participants in national and international transactions.

The firm's impressive client list includes leading investors, investment banks, commercial banks, international financial institutions, multinational companies, governmental authorities, and well-established corporations. Zulficar & Partners has handled disputes, arbitrations, contracts, and legal advice for major corporate clients such as General Motors Egypt, MobiNil, Egyptian Kuwaiti Holding Company (EKH), Commercial International Bank (CIB), EFG Hermes Holding Company, Credit Agricole Egypt, Philip Morris Egypt, and many more.

The firm has also been involved in almost all of Egypt's major mergers and acquisitions over the last three decades. Some notable examples include the Heineken acquisition of Al Ahram Beverages Company (ABC), the acquisition of Suez Cement by Ciment Français, and the sale of Egyptian Fertilizers Company to Citadel Capital Consortium. Partners of the firm have also handled landmark transactions such as the sale of Olympic Group to Electrolux and the sale of Orascom Telecom to Vimplecom.

Zulficar & Partners has a leading edge in PFI/PPP projects across diverse sectors, including power, electricity, aviation, healthcare, gas and oil, water, roads, and transportation. The firm's expertise in BOT/BOOT projects, PPPs, and similar transactions in Egypt is unparalleled. Members of the firm have become leading experts in these types of complex contracts and are frequently invited to lecture on the subject.

The firm is also recognized for its leadership position in the area of banking, credit, and project finance. Partners of the firm have drafted the standard loan and project finance agreements consistently used by banks in the market. They have handled major banking and project finance transactions for billions of Egyptian pounds and US dollars, including project finance for Intergen and EDF's BOOT Power Plants and acquisition finance for Orascom Telecom and Citadel Capital.

Furthermore, Zulficar & Partners has a strong reputation in dispute resolution. The firm has successfully closed mega multi-million dollar disputes across various business and investment sectors. Its success rate in securing favorable arbitral awards for clients is unmatched in the jurisdiction. The firm's arbitration group is widely published and regularly appears as counsels, arbitrators, and experts in major arbitration cases.

In addition to its impressive track record, Zulficar & Partners offers numerous benefits to its attorneys and staff. The firm provides a dynamic and challenging work environment where professionals can thrive and grow. The opportunity to work with star quality partners and associates, handle high-profile cases, and contribute to groundbreaking transactions is truly exciting.

Joining Zulficar & Partners means becoming part of a team that is at the forefront of the legal industry in Egypt. The firm's commitment to professional ethics, corporate social responsibility, and delivering top-quality legal services sets it apart from other firms. Attorneys and staff have the opportunity to work with prestigious clients, handle complex and high-stakes matters, and make a real impact in the legal field.

In conclusion, Zulficar & Partners offers an exciting and rewarding career for attorneys and staff. With its prestigious reputation, extensive expertise, and commitment to excellence, this firm provides a unique opportunity to be part of the legal industry's leading force in Egypt.