Founded in 1912 by Abdel Fattah El Shalakany, president of the Egyptian Legal Bar Association in the 1950s, the Firm has achieved a record of success and growth that today makes it not only the oldest and most established firm in the Egyptian legal market, but also one of the leading firms in the Middle East. With 17 partners, over 60 attorneys and a support staff of over 80 qualified professionals, the Firm provides quality legal services to a broad base of multinational, regional and premium local clients through its offices in Cairo, Alexandria and Dubai. The firm's history and tradition has only spurred on the Firm's ambition to remain the premier firm in the Egyptian market, as well as one of top tier firms in the region. With its excellent connections and efficient institutional structure, Shalakany Law Office is considered a premier firm.

The Firm has been involved for decades in some of the most significant transactions taking place in the region. Shalakany represents global banks and financial institutions as well as top multinational corporations and high net worth individuals. The Firm is a "full service" law firm that offers a broad range of legal services to its clients. The Firm's client base includes leading international, US and UK corporations, financial institutions, trade associations and foundations with an interest in cross-border operations. A significant portion of the Firm's clientele is represented by non-Egyptian corporations and institutions requiring advice on a full range of legal issues related to their operations or international transactions within the UAE and Egyptian jurisdictions.

Commercial Law; Aviation Law; Banking Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Project Finance; Partnerships; Construction Law; International Commercial Arbitration; Capital Markets; Telecommunications Law; Antitrust; Information Technology; Intellectual Property; Oil and Gas Law; Manufacturers Liability; Tax Law; Insurance Arbitration; Hotel and Resort Law; Labour Law; Corporate Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution.