Shehata & Partners

What Shehata & Partners does

Shehata & Partners is an Egyptian corporate law firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in New Cairo, Cairo, operating across the MENA region with a team of 25 lawyers. The firm provides legal advisory across nine core practice areas: Corporate & Commercial Law, Renewable Energy, Venture Capital & Startups, Labour & Employment, Arbitration, Litigation, Fintech, Data Protection & Privacy, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Its client base is concentrated in Egypt with documented cross-border engagements in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Tunisia, serving multinational corporations, financial institutions, energy companies, and growth-stage startups. Notable enterprise clients include BNP Paribas, Coca-Cola Egypt, Sanofi, Kintetsu World Express, MediaTek, Pharco Pharmaceuticals, Aggreko, Tatweer Misr, Hochdorf Swiss Nutrition, and Givaudan, alongside a deep roster of Egyptian fintech and VC clients (FlapKap, Trella, Umba, Sinai.ai, Avanz Capital, EFG-EG, Wafra 2). The firm is recognized by Chambers & Partners (Global 2024 and 2026) and Legal 500 EMEA (Tier 3 across Commercial/Corporate/M&A, Energy, and Dispute Resolution in 2025 and 2026, plus TMT 'Firm to Watch' 2026).

Name

Shehata & Partners

Legal name

Shehata & Partners

Website

https://shehatalaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shehata & Partners is an Egyptian corporate law firm founded in 1996 with 25 lawyers, advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, energy companies, and startups across nine practice areas in Egypt and the MENA region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Mergers acquisitions
• Venture capital law
• Arbitration litigation
• Fintech regulation

Headquarters

HQ city

New Cairo, 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 Services: Professional legal services billed through tailored pricing schemes including value-based billing and alternative fee packages rather than traditional hourly rates. Billing is tailored to each case's individual needs based on client size and sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shehata & Partners is a corporate law firm established in 1996 that provides comprehensive legal advisory services to corporate entities doing business in Egypt and the broader MENA region. The firm offers practice-area-specific counsel spanning Corporate & Commercial Law, Renewable Energy, Venture Capital & Startups, Labour & Employment, Arbitration, Litigation, Fintech, Data Protection & Privacy, and Mergers & Acquisitions, positioning itself as a strategic business partner rather than a service provider.

Product overview

Shehata & Partners is a distinguished Egyptian law firm established in 1996, offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates a platform-plus-services model, with its StartRight sub-brand providing a specialized legal startup incubator platform for early-stage companies. The core offerings span Corporate & Commercial Law, Renewable Energy, Venture Capital & Startups, Labour & Employment, Arbitration, Litigation, Fintech, Data Protection & Privacy, and Mergers & Acquisitions. The firm combines legal expertise with business acumen, applying financial principles to legal strategy and maintaining a client-centric approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StartRight: A state-of-the-art corporate legal services platform that tailors its services to be customized to every startup's different business model and needs. A legal startup incubator launched by Shehata & Partners.

Products and services

• StartRight Legal Startup Incubator A state-of-the-art corporate legal services platform that tailors services to be customized to every startup's different business model and needs, helping startups navigate financing, compliance, and corporate challenges. Launched by Shehata & Partners as a specialized sub-brand.
• Corporate & Commercial Law Services
• Renewable Energy Legal Services
• Venture Capital & Startups Legal Support
• Labour & Employment Law Services
• Arbitration Services
• Litigation Services
• Fintech Legal Services
• Data Protection & Privacy Services
• Mergers & Acquisitions Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over EGP 10 billion in settlements managed over past five years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers78 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EGBank's MINT Incubator & MINT AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025Shehata & Partners joined forces with EGBank's MINT Incubator & MINT Accelerator to support fintech startups and innovation in Egypt's financial services sector.
• International Bar Association (IBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Shehata & Partners hosted a key roundtable with IBA on Privilege in International Arbitration, bringing together legal professionals to discuss important arbitration topics.
• KeheilanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Partnership driving social innovation and sustainable development in Egypt.
• Aliant+coreOthers · 1 August 2025International legal network membership providing global legal resources and cooperation.
• Khairallah Advocates & Legal ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Strategic cooperation announced between Shehata & Partners and Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants to bridge borders and expand legal service capabilities across regions.
• China-Egypt Trade ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2025Strategic partnership forged at China-Egypt Trade Conference to support trade and investment between China and Egypt.
• UNIDOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Collaboration to facilitate Energy Service Company (ESCO) deployment in Egypt, including drafting templates for Energy Efficiency Agreements under the ESCO Model.
• GIZ EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2024Retained by GIZ Egypt to act as the Legal Advisor for New And Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) Land Allocation RFP in Egypt.
• Ally LawcoreOthers · 6 December 2023Shehata & Partners joined the esteemed international network of business law firms Ally Law as an international member, providing access to global legal resources and networks.
• MultilawcoreOthers · 1 January 2023International network of business law firms providing global legal cooperation and resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zulficar & Partners: Top-tier Egyptian corporate and finance law firm recognized in Chambers and Legal 500. Comparable as a Cairo-based full-service firm focused on corporate, M&A, banking & finance, and dispute resolution for major international and Egyptian clients.
• Matouk Bassiony & Hennawi: Egyptian law firm with strong corporate, M&A, and dispute resolution practices serving international and domestic clients. Comparable as a Cairo-headquartered firm with multi-practice coverage and similar client profile of multinationals entering Egypt.
• Sharkawy & Sarhan: Leading Egyptian corporate law firm with similar practice areas including M&A, dispute resolution, and corporate advisory. Highly comparable as an Egypt-based, English/Arabic full-service corporate firm serving both local and international clients.
• Ibrachy & Dermarkar: Long-established Egyptian corporate law firm with broad corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution practices. Comparable as a Cairo-based firm of similar vintage serving enterprise clients on complex corporate and litigation matters.
• Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants: Regional law firm with strategic cooperation agreement with Shehata & Partners announced in 2025. Comparable as a MENA-region corporate/advisory firm with overlapping client base in Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Broad incumbents

• Al Tamimi & Company: The largest law firm in the Middle East with full-service offices across the MENA region including Egypt. Comparable as a full-service corporate/commercial law firm serving enterprise clients on cross-border M&A, dispute resolution, and sector-specific mandates throughout the region.
• Hogan Lovells (Middle East): Global law firm with offices across the Middle East advising on corporate, energy, finance, and regulatory matters. Comparable as a competitor for cross-border M&A, energy, and data protection mandates in Egypt and the wider region.
• Clyde & Co (Middle East): International law firm with strong MENA presence focused on energy, construction, insurance, and dispute resolution. Comparable as a competitor for the firm's construction, energy (Aggreko, Phelan Energy), and arbitration mandates.
• Dentons (Cairo office): Global law firm with Cairo office providing corporate, M&A, energy, and dispute resolution services across MENA. Comparable as a larger global incumbent competing for the same cross-border enterprise mandates and renewable energy work.
• Baker McKenzie (Cairo office): Global law firm with significant Egypt and MENA presence advising on cross-border M&A, energy, and corporate matters. Comparable as a competitor for the same enterprise and cross-border mandates, particularly for multinational clients with Egypt exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shehata-law-firm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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