Sadany & Partners

What Sadany & Partners does

Sadany & Partners is a private, partnership-style law firm headquartered in Cairo, Egypt with a regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The firm provides legal advisory and representation across 17 practice areas — including business formation, international arbitration, M&A, debt collection, contracts drafting, energy, construction, real estate, banking & finance, intellectual property, labor disputes, litigation, taxation, and immigration — serving private-sector companies, multinational corporations, government authorities and ministries, and foreign sovereign clients including the governments of China, Russia, and Pakistan.

The firm operates a professional services model with no proprietary technology platform. Client acquisition is driven by direct professional consultations, referrals, content marketing (blogs, legal resource libraries, FAQs, webinars), and a managed cross-border network called the Worldwide Group, which connects partner law firms across 12+ jurisdictions (China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, UAE, Armenia, Iran, Brazil, Jordan, South Africa, Lebanon, India, USA). Service delivery is differentiated by academic credentials (most lawyers hold Ph.D. degrees in law and some lecture at major Egyptian universities), bilingual and multilingual contract drafting capability, and direct relationships with Egyptian regulatory bodies including GAFI, the Industrial Development Authority, Customs, and NTRA.

The firm generates revenue through professional legal services fees across its practice lines, with pricing described as competitive and quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. It has represented hundreds of clients before arbitration tribunals and courts in Egypt and Saudi Arabia and has trained hundreds of graduates and lawyers through in-house legal training programs. There is no evidence of external institutional investment, M&A activity, or public listing.

Name

Sadany & Partners

Legal name

Sadany & Partners

Website

https://sadanykhalifa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sadany & Partners is a Cairo-headquartered, Riyadh-based international law firm offering 17 practice areas including M&A, arbitration, and licensing, serving private companies, multinationals, and foreign sovereign clients across the MENA region and via a 12+ jurisdiction partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG), Trust & Estate Tax Planning & Compliance (FSAEAKAE), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Legal services
• International arbitration
• Business formation
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Nasr City

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: The firm generates revenue through professional legal service fees for various legal services including business formation, international arbitration, debt collection, contracts drafting, mergers & acquisitions, litigation, and other legal advisory services. The firm emphasizes competitive pricing with different packages for services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sadany & Partners is a professional law firm offering comprehensive legal services across 17 practice areas including business formation, international arbitration, debt collection, contracts drafting, business licensing, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, energy sector, construction industry, real estate, taxation, banking and finance, intellectual property, labor disputes, litigation, immigration, and legal translation. The firm serves private companies, government authorities, foreign governments, and multinational clients from offices in Cairo and Riyadh, supported by a worldwide legal referral network across more than twelve jurisdictions.

Product overview

Sadany & Partners is a law firm offering legal services across 17 distinct practice areas in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The firm provides a comprehensive portfolio of legal services including Business Formation, International Arbitration, Debt Collection, Contracts Drafting, Business Licensing, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Energy Sector, Construction Industry, Real Estate Services, Taxes, Banking & Financial, Intellectual Property, Labor Disputes, Litigation, Immigration Services, and Legal Translation. The firm operates a global network called Worldwide Group that connects law firms across multiple countries for international legal cooperation. The firm serves both public and private sector companies as well as government authorities, with offices in Cairo, Egypt and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves clients in multiple languages including English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French, and Spanish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Formation Services Legal services for company registration in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including advice on company types (joint-stock companies, LLCs, one-person companies) and assistance with establishing foreign company branches.
• International Arbitration Dispute resolution services through international and local arbitration, handling cases before various arbitration centers and achieving settlements through expert negotiation.
• Debt Collection Debt collection services for creditors, collaborating with international law firms to collect commercial debts through negotiations and legal proceedings in Egypt and the Arab world.
• Contracts Drafting Specialized contract drafting services in Arabic, English, and other languages through international partners, covering various contract types with expert language review.
• Business Licensing Assistance with obtaining necessary licenses for business activities, including applications, inspections, and compliance with government agencies such as GAFI, IDA, Customs, and NTRA.
• Corporate Governance Legal services for board compliance, drafting meeting minutes for general meetings and board of directors, and ratification of meetings at GAFI.
• Mergers & Acquisitions M&A services including due diligence inspections, preparation and review of related agreements, and obtaining approvals from competent authorities.
• Energy Sector Legal Services Legal services to the gas and oil sector in Egypt, including drafting and revision of contracts, representation before arbitration bodies and courts, and assistance with General Petroleum Corporation requirements.
• Construction Industry Legal Services Legal services for building and construction companies including drafting and reviewing construction agreements, subcontracting agreements, tenders, and representation in ICC Paris arbitration disputes.
• Real Estate Services Legal services for real estate transactions including sales and purchase agreements, property registration with authorities, inheritance consulting, and dispute representation before courts.
• Taxes Legal Services Tax-related legal consultation for companies and individuals, including appeals filing, court representation, and settlement negotiations with tax authorities.
• Banking & Financial Legal Services Legal consultations for project financing, letters of guarantee, documentary credit, and services to banks, financial institutions, and factoring activity entities.
• Intellectual Property Services IP services including trademark registration, patents, industrial models and designs, geographical indications, domain name registration, and copyright protection.
• Labor Disputes Services Labor law consultations and preventative approaches for companies, including drafting employment contracts and representation before labor courts.
• Litigation Services Litigation services defending clients in cases filed or against them, with representation in hundreds of cases before ordinary and specialized courts in Cairo and other governorates.
• Immigration Services Immigration and consular services including marriage, divorce, residence, work permits, and representation before consulates and embassies in Egypt, with free consultations for refugees.
• Legal Translation Services Translation services from Arabic and English to most widely spoken languages through an independent translation company, utilizing the best legal translators and linguists.
• Worldwide Group A global network of law firms managed by Sadany & Partners connecting firms from different jurisdictions to help clients locate trusted lawyers and develop cooperation across jurisdictions, covering China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, UAE, Armenia, Iran, Brazil, Jordan, South Africa, Lebanon, India, and USA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of clients represented before arbitration tribunals and courts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Worldwide Group NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSadany & Partners manages a worldwide network of law firms called Worldwide Group. The network connects law firms from around the globe operating in different jurisdictions to help clients locate trusted lawyers. Membership does not incur fees but requires reciprocal publishing of partner details and prioritization of network firms for client referrals. Partner countries include China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, UAE, Armenia, Iran, Brazil, Jordan, South Africa, Lebanon, India, and USA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Clyde & Co: Global law firm with deep Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi) presence and notable energy, construction, and insurance practices. Overlaps with Sadany's Energy Sector, Construction Industry, and Banking & Financial service lines in Saudi Arabia and on cross-border mandates.
• Eversheds Sutherland: Global law firm with established Middle East offices serving corporate, energy, and infrastructure clients. Competes with Sadany for construction, energy, and corporate-governance mandates tied to Saudi and Egyptian mega-projects.
• Al Tamimi & Company: The largest Middle East-based law firm with offices across the GCC including Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Comparable to Sadany's Egypt + KSA dual jurisdiction model and broad practice areas, but materially larger (17+ offices globally) and serves as the regional incumbent whose Saudi practice is the most direct competitive overlap with Sadany's Riyadh office.
• Baker McKenzie: Global magic-circle firm with established Cairo and Riyadh offices. Competes directly with Sadany in M&A, arbitration, energy, and construction mandates in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and is a key comparator for cross-border mandates where Sadany relies on its Worldwide Group network.
• Trowers & Hamlins: International law firm with a meaningful Middle East practice (UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi) focused on corporate, projects, and finance work. Comparable to Sadany's M&A, banking, real estate, and government-mandate offerings in the KSA market.

Regional players

• Hadef & Partners: UAE-headquartered full-service firm with broad corporate, dispute resolution, and regulatory practice. Relevant regional peer whose GCC-wide client base overlaps with multinational clients Sadany serves in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Direct peers

• Al Suwaiket & Al Saikhan Law Firm: Saudi Arabia-based law firm providing corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution services. Directly comparable to Sadany's Riyadh practice in serving local enterprises and foreign multinationals entering the Saudi market.
• Shalakany Law Office: Long-established Cairo-headquartered law firm with a broad corporate, dispute resolution, and M&A practice, widely cited as a top Egyptian firm. Closely comparable to Sadany in targeting private-sector companies and government entities for cross-border mandates in Egypt.
• Khallaf & Partners: Egyptian corporate and commercial law firm offering business formation, M&A, and dispute resolution services. Closely matched to Sadany's Egypt-centric corporate practice and target client base of private-sector companies and multinationals entering Egypt.
• Matouk Bassiouny & Partners: One of Egypt's largest full-service law firms, headquartered in Cairo with international affiliate offices. Directly comparable to Sadany & Partners in geography (Egypt primary), practice breadth (corporate, M&A, arbitration, banking, IP), and foreign-language service capabilities for multinational clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WorldwideLaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/sadanypartners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/worldwide-law-firm

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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