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In a move to boost foreign investments, the Algerian government has approved the draft Supplemental Finance Law for 2020 (“SFL 2020”), which paves the path towards alleviating  two major restrictions on foreign investment: (1) the so-called 49/51 rule; and (2) the State’s preemption right in

With the outbreak of COVID-19, it feels as though this global pandemic has turned societies upside down. In such exacting times, inspirational, purpose led leadership provides guidance, inspires confidence, gives support, and enables innovation. To do any of this, leaders need to take extra care

As a result of the declared nationwide state of emergency due to COVID-19, the Dubai courts have initiated the following remote services for Dubai Notary and Dubai Economy. Dubai Notary Services:  The Notary Public offices in the UAE are now closed as a result of

The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has been declared pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020 and with person-to-person transmission, reported cases have continued to grow exponentially. As COVID-19 continues to unfold, employers are facing avalanche uncertainty over what they must do and what they

Setting the first precedent in the Egyptian sports sector, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) secured a favorable international sports arbitration award from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”) in Lausanne, Switzerland amounting to EGP 20 million for Nogoom Football Club (“NFC”) and successfully defended

Matouk Bassiouny (“MB”) is delighted to announce that it has joined forces with SH-Avocats, a full-service Algerian law firm (member of the Bar of Algiers), forming Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH- Avocats. The new Algiers office offers advisory services across MB’s four core regional

Check out Matouk Bassiouny’s recent publication in Chambers & Partners’ Project Finance 2019 Guide on Egypt, authored by Mahmoud Bassiouny, Managing Partner and Head of Finance & Projects and Nadia Abdallah, Senior Associate. Download PDF

Check out Matouk Bassiouny’s recent publication in Chambers’ Enforcement of Judgement 2019 Guide on Egypt, authored by Dr. Amr A. Abbas, Partner and Head of Arbitration, Ahmed Abdel Hakeem, Senior Associate, Eslam Abdeldayem, Associate, and Hany Omran, Associate. View Guide Download PDF

Check out Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy’s recent publication in Chambers’ Enforcement of Judgment 2019 Guide on Egypt, authored by Dr. Amr A. Abbas, Partner and Head of Arbitration, Ahmed Abdel Hakeem, Senior Associate, Eslam Abdeldayem, Associate, and Hany Omran, Associate. View Guide Download PDF