Soliman, Hashish & Partners

What Soliman, Hashish & Partners does

Soliman, Hashish & Partners (SH&P) is a Cairo-based, full-service law firm founded in 2015 that advises multinational corporations, international financial institutions, and domestic Egyptian entities across regulated industries including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate/M&A, telecoms and technology, dispute resolution, employment, tax, intellectual property, public procurement, and trade. The firm operates from its third office location in South Teseen, New Cairo, following prior expansions, and is led by Managing Partners Frédéric Soliman and Mohamed Hashish. SH&P is recognized as a Band 4 firm in Chambers & Partners Corporate/M&A (2024 and 2026), Tier 2 in Legal 500 EMEA Commercial/Corporate/M&A (2022 and 2025), and Notable in IFLR1000 Banking and M&A (2020 and 2022), and is additionally recognized by Who's Who Legal as a leading TMT law firm.

The firm generates revenue exclusively through billable legal advisory work delivered via direct partner-led engagements, with pricing set on a quote-based model tied to matter complexity and scope. Since inception SH&P has handled over 1,700 matters for more than 500 multinational clients, including 10 Fortune 500 companies, on transactions such as a EUR 1,016,050,000 facility to the Government of Egypt (VEB.RF), a USD 175 million facility to the Arab Republic of Egypt (Agence Française de Développement), a EUR 525.41 million acquisition (Luxshare/LEONI ACS), and a EUR 619 million acquisition (Corvinus/Magyar Vagon/Talgo). Notable outcomes include a final judgment in favor of General Electric against the Egyptian Tax Authority on claims exceeding EGP 200 million.

The firm pursues growth through international directory rankings, thought-leadership contributions (Lexology Panoramic, Chambers Global Practice Guide, Lexology In-Depth), and ecosystem memberships including Lawyers Associated Worldwide (exclusive Cairo member from January 1, 2025), French Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, Swiss Chamber, IPFA, and the International Bar Association. CSR initiatives such as the SkillUp Legal Training Internship Programme and an ILO LL.M. scholarship support its brand-building among emerging legal professionals. The firm reported approximately 61% year-over-year annual growth coinciding with its third expansion and 10th anniversary in 2025.

Name

Soliman, Hashish & Partners

Legal name

Soliman, Hashish & Partners

Website

https://shandpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Soliman, Hashish & Partners is a Cairo-based full-service law firm founded in 2015 that advises multinational corporations and international financial institutions across banking, capital markets, corporate/M&A, TMT, dispute resolution, employment, tax, IP, and public procurement matters in Egypt.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Banking finance law
• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Capital markets regulation
• Cross-border transactions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory and Transaction Services: SH&P generates revenue through billable legal advisory services rendered to multinational corporations, international financial institutions, and domestic Egyptian entities across its practice areas including corporate, M&A, banking & finance, capital markets, dispute resolution, employment, tax, IP, public procurement, trade, and TMT.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Soliman, Hashish & Partners is a full-service Egyptian law firm delivering partner-led legal advisory and transactional services to multinational corporations and international financial institutions. Core practice areas include Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Intellectual Property, Public Procurement, Tax, Telecoms/Media/Technology (TMT), and Trade, with deep expertise in cross-border transactions and Egyptian regulatory matters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banking & Finance Legal Services Legal counsel for banking and finance transactions including debt restructuring, loan documentation, security perfection, and regulatory compliance with Egyptian banking laws; serves international banks, development finance institutions, and corporate borrowers operating in Egypt.
• Capital Markets Legal Services Advisory on capital markets including regulatory compliance, public and private offerings, and financial services across the capital markets spectrum; serves issuers, underwriters, and investors participating in Egyptian capital markets transactions.
• Corporate Legal Services Comprehensive corporate legal services including corporate governance, consumer protection, structuring and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate advisory; serves multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, and listed joint-stock companies.
• Dispute Resolution Services Litigation and arbitration representation before Egyptian state courts and international arbitral institutions including the ICC and CRCICA; serves corporate clients in commercial, investment, and regulatory disputes against governmental authorities and counterparties.
• Employment Legal Services Employment law advisory covering contracts, termination, social insurance, work permits, and corporate immigration services; serves multinational and domestic employers operating in Egypt.
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Services Protection of intellectual property including copyright, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, industrial designs, and plant varieties registration and litigation; serves multinational brand owners, technology companies, and innovative Egyptian businesses.
• Public Procurement Legal Services Assistance with public procurement processes including bid preparation, contract negotiations, and bid protest representation; serves multinational contractors, defense suppliers, and infrastructure developers bidding for Egyptian government projects.
• Tax Legal Services Tax advisory covering capital gains tax, income tax, stamp tax, VAT, withholding tax, and tax dispute resolution with authorities; serves multinational corporates, project developers, and high-net-worth investors with Egyptian tax exposure.
• Telecoms, Media & Technology (TMT) Services Legal services for telecoms, media and technology sectors including data protection, fintech, IT contracts, media regulatory compliance, and telecom licensing; serves telecom operators, online platforms, and education-technology providers operating in Egypt.
• Trade Legal Services Legal support for domestic and international trade including anti-dumping, international trade advisory, customs procedures, and import/export regulations; serves multinational exporters, importers, and trade-disputing companies in Egypt.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,700 matters handled and 500 multinational clients served since inception in 2015, including 10 Fortune 500 clients.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers53 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Lawyers Associated WorldwideminorOthersExclusive member firm in Cairo, Egypt for Lawyers Associated Worldwide, an international network of law firms, as of January 1, 2025. This membership provides the firm with a global network for referrals and collaboration on cross-border matters.
• French Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (CCIFE)minorOthersMember of the French Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (CCIFE), facilitating business connections between French and Egyptian businesses.
• Swiss ChamberminorOthersMember of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, facilitating trade and investment connections between Swiss and Egyptian businesses.
• IPFA (International Property Flight Association)minorOthersMember of IPFA, an international association for property and aviation professionals.
• IBA (International Bar Association)minorOthersMember of the International Bar Association, the world's leading organization of international legal practitioners, bar associations, and law societies.
• UnicafminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSH&P and Unicaf signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 8, 2024, establishing a partnership for educational and professional collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Al Tamimi & Company: Largest full-service law firm in the Middle East with offices across the GCC and Egypt. Strong MENA-wide coverage makes it a primary competitor for cross-border mandates involving Egypt, particularly corporate, M&A, and TMT matters where SH&P also operates.
• Hassouna & Abou Ali: Long-standing Cairo full-service law firm with strong credentials in IP, corporate, and dispute resolution. Comparable in Egypt-only geographic footprint and similar in serving multinational clients, particularly in regulated sectors overlapping with SH&P's practice.
• Shalakany Law Office: One of the oldest and most prominent Cairo law firms, ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500 and Band 1 by Chambers across corporate, banking, projects, and dispute resolution in Egypt. Competes head-to-head with SH&P for premium cross-border mandates and serves a similar multinational client roster.
• Zulficar & Partners: Leading Cairo-based full-service law firm ranked Tier 2/Tier 3 by Legal 500 in Egypt for corporate, M&A, banking, and projects. Closely comparable to SH&P in scale, client base, and directory positioning, making it a direct competitor for mid-cap and large-cap Egyptian mandates.
• Matouk Bassiony & Partners: Cairo-based full-service law firm with established practice across corporate, M&A, banking, and capital markets in Egypt. Comparable firm size, similar practice mix, and overlapping multinational clientele position it as a direct peer to SH&P.
• Zaki Hashem & Partners: Long-established Cairo-based full-service law firm consistently ranked Band 1/Band 2 in Chambers and Tier 1 in Legal 500 for Egypt corporate and M&A. Direct competitor to SH&P for the same multinational client base, particularly in banking & finance, capital markets, and project finance mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Dentons (Cairo): World's largest law firm by headcount with a Cairo office, competing for the same multinational corporate, banking, and infrastructure mandates as SH&P. Provides global integration SH&P cannot match but lacks the boutique focus on Egypt-specific regulatory nuance.
• Baker McKenzie (Cairo): Global Magic Circle firm with a long-established Cairo office dominating Tier 1/Band 1 rankings in Egypt. Competes with SH&P for the largest cross-border M&A, project finance, and capital markets mandates, though as part of a global 70+ office network rather than Egypt-only specialization.
• CMS (Cairo): Major international firm with established Cairo presence serving multinational clients on cross-border transactions. Overlaps with SH&P in banking & finance, M&A, and energy/infrastructure matters but offers broader geographic coverage.
• Clyde & Co (Cairo): International law firm with Cairo office specializing in insurance, energy, infrastructure, and dispute resolution. Competes with SH&P for project finance and energy mandates (e.g., El Dabaa, Benban) and serves a similar multinational client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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