Sector: Real Estate Technology (PropTech) Transaction Type: Cross-Border Investment Round & Acquisition Key Role: Egyptian Legal Counsel & Due Diligence Lead International Partner: EPENA Law

Executive Summary

In one of the most significant investment rounds in Egypt’s technology sector, Consortio Law Firm served as the central Egyptian legal counsel for the acquisition stake in Nawy, a leading digital real estate platform.

This transaction required navigating a complex multi-jurisdictional structure, where the Egyptian operating asset was held through foreign holding entities. By coordinating seamlessly with our international partner, EPENA Law, Consortio delivered a unified legal due diligence (LDD) package that enabled investors to close a high-value entry into the Egyptian market.

The Transaction: Scaling Egypt’s PropTech Sector

Nawy sits at the intersection of real estate brokerage and digital technology, offering an end-to-end platform for buying and selling residential assets. As one of the fastest-growing players in the ecosystem, Nawy attracted significant interest from regional and international investors.

The transaction was structured as a major investment round leading to an acquisition stake. However, the corporate structure was not simple: it involved an Egyptian operating company owned through a web of foreign holding entities across different legal jurisdictions.

The Challenge: Fragmented Jurisdictions

Cross-border tech acquisitions often face a “Data Gap.” Investors need to know if the local operating entity (in Egypt) is compliant, but they also need to verify the standing of the foreign holding companies.

  • A local firm could only assess the Egyptian risk.

  • A foreign firm could only assess the holding company risk.

  • The Risk: Misalignment between the two reviews could delay or kill the deal.

Consortio’s Role: The Local Anchor

Consortio acted as the Lead Egyptian Counsel, with full responsibility for the “Ground Truth” investigation. Our team conducted a comprehensive Legal Due Diligence (LDD) on the Egyptian operating entity, covering:

  • Corporate Governance: verifying the chain of ownership and constitutional validity.

  • Commercial Exposure: Reviewing platform agreements, brokerage contracts, and operational liabilities.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Assessing the platform’s standing under Egyptian investment and technology laws.

  • Risk Mitigation: Identifying specific local legal risks relevant to foreign incoming investors.

International Coordination: The EPENA Law Partnership

Because the parent entities were incorporated abroad, the due diligence had to extend beyond Egyptian borders.

This is where Consortio’s Operational Ecosystem proved its value. We activated our partnership with EPENA Law, who led the due diligence for the non-Egyptian holding entities.

  • Unified Reporting: Instead of two disconnected reports, Consortio and EPENA aligned their findings into a consistent risk narrative.

  • Seamless Execution: Information flowed directly between the firms, preventing the “bottlenecks” that usually occur when separate law firms try to collaborate without a prior framework.

Why This Matters

This transaction validates Consortio’s ability to handle High-Growth, Cross-Border Deals. It demonstrates that for complex acquisitions involving Egyptian assets, Consortio is not just a local advisor, but a Transaction Architect capable of integrating local depth with international reach.