area of expertise

Litigation
We represent our clients before all types of courts and tribunals including expert panels and judicial committees. We cover civil, commercial, corporate, and criminal litigation.


Alternative Dispute Resolution
Including mediation, negotiation, and arbitration our lawyers are highly experienced in representing clients before local, regional and international arbitration panels and institutions.


Contracts and Agreements
Offered in both Arabic and English, our services include drafting and reviewing all types of agreements including agreements executed with governmental entities. Our practice covers highly specific agreements including Venture Capital Investment Agreements, Term Sheets, Technology Transfers, International Trading, Commercial Agencies, and IP Licensing.


Capital Markets
We handle, principally, the regulatory and contractual sides of this practice area. Our services include licensing for brokerage companies, funds, etc,..securities’ listing in the Egyptian Stock Exchange and the SME (Nile) Stock Exchange, tender offer preparation and approval, drafting offering circulars. We also represent our clients in regulatory compliance disputes both on administrative and criminal proceedings.

Intellectual Property
Notwithstanding the day-to-day advice and representation in IP litigation and agreements, we are certified trademarks’ and patent agents.


Taxation
Our tax law practice works closely with financial tax experts to optimize the tax aspects of our clients’ operation whether existing or potential projects. We also handle all degrees of tax disputes whether on administrative or judicial levels.


Corporate and Investment Laws
ALE has an established record in advising and assisting in company formation, we are best placed to advise our clients on the best routes to follow whenever setting up their projects in Egypt.


Real Estate Management
We are the only firm in Egypt that offers a full management service for real estate under special arrangements.


NGOs
Another forte for our Firm is this particular practice area which has always been exclusive to boutique practices. Our services include the establishment of all forms of foundations and NGOs, compliance, and stewardship in light of the constantly changing laws governing this particular field.


Debt Collection
Albeit the most significant phase of any litigation or arbitration process, enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards remains the most challenging part of this process in Egypt. A dedicated section of ALE handles this process lead by two of our partners who are most experienced in the enforcement of judgments and enforcement disputes.


Labor and Social Insurance
An ever-popular and needed practice area for corporate clients, ALE’s edge, however, lies in handling the government relation aspect as well as the ordinary advice and dispute management offered by almost all practitioners.