Thought Leadership
Analysis from our attorneys and advisors on legal and regulatory developments across the Middle East and Africa.
Egypt’s Open Blocks System gives mining investors a rolling opportunity to bid for exploration areas, with competitive evaluation, minimum royalties and new security requirements.
Read MoreTerminating an employee in Egypt requires more than a termination letter and three months' notice. Under Labour Law No. 14 of 2025, employers must select the correct legal route, establish a legitimate and sufficient reason, follow the required procedure, and preserve a defensible written record.
Read MoreFor foreign investors, company formation in Egypt is about more than obtaining a Commercial Register. The right structure must support the intended activities, licensing, banking, employment, contracting and long-term investment strategy.
Read MoreEgypt's new Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 is not just an employment-law update. For foreign businesses operating in Egypt, it is a risk-management issue. The new law creates a more structured framework for employment contracts, salary disputes, disciplinary action, termination, and labour litigation — and makes one thing clear: documentation matters.
Read MoreEgypt’s investment reforms expand incentives and streamline project approvals. Foreign companies must verify eligibility, repatriation rights and protections before committing capital.
Read MoreChoosing between a free zone and a mainland company in the GCC depends on your customers, activities, licensing requirements and tax position.
Read MoreA change in the authority handling an application can create uncertainty. Businesses should protect their position with a documented approvals record, formal channels and a realistic transition plan.
Read MoreCompetition filings, sector consents and investment permissions can affect the path to closing. An early, country-specific approvals matrix is more useful than a generic MENA timetable.
Read MoreEgypt has issued the Executive Regulations of its Personal Data Protection Law. Businesses should review their privacy notices, consent forms and data practices for compliance.
Read MoreFor investors, the decisive questions concern land, approvals, payment and responsibility when a project falls behind. Those answers should be settled before the price is fixed.
Read MoreIf a recent development affects your business in the region, we are glad to discuss what it means for your specific situation.
