The Geopolitical Conflict and Contractual Risk Allocation: Force Majeure and Hardship in the Context of the US–Iran Crisis

I. Overview Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, and their sweeping economic effects worldwide, particularly those affecting critical trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, are no longer confined to military or political spheres. Their economic effects are materially disrupting supply chains, inflating costs, and delaying performance across a...

Matouk Bassiouny secures EUR 2.1 million DIAC Arbitration Award in cross-border pharmaceutical dispute

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny’s arbitration team has secured a favourable award for a major Egyptian pharmaceutical company, acting as an agent and distributor for several international pharmaceutical companies.The dispute arose out of a long-term contractual relationship concerning the promotion and distribution of pharmaceutical products for a...

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy advises Halan on their EGP 2,214,000,000 Securitization Transaction

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Halan for Consumer Finance (“Halan”) in connection with an EGP 2,214,000,000 (Two billion two hundred fourteen million Egyptian Pounds) securitization transaction. This transaction represents the fifth issuance of Capital’s seventh securitization program, amounting to...

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy advises (“Incolease”) International Company for Leasing S.A.E. on its inaugural EGP 2 billion securitization transaction

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy ("MBH") acted as legal counsel to International Company for Leasing S.A.E. ("Incolease") in connection with its inaugural securitization issuance, with a total value of EGP 2 billion under its EGP 10 billion program.This landmark transaction represents a significant milestone in...