The Bottleneck: The Realities of Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Egypt
If you read the standard brochures on investing in Egypt, you will often see "Company incorporation" listed as a 3-day process. Legally, obtaining the Commercial Register may [...]
Minimum Capital in Egypt: The Gap Between Law and Banking
"Is it true I can start a company with zero capital?" This is the most common question we hear from foreign entrepreneurs. The technical answer is Yes. [...]
LLC vs. Branch Office: The Foreign Investor’s Choice
The first decision you make in Egypt is often the most expensive to undo. When entering the Egyptian market, foreign companies typically hesitate between two legal structures: [...]
Case Study: Securing an €11 Million Transaction for a Major Swiss Bank
The Challenge: Cross-Border Financing Meets Local Reality When a leading Swiss banking institution approached Consortio Law Firm, the mandate appeared straightforward: "Can we safely finance an €11 [...]
Debt Recovery in Egypt: How “Enforcement-First” Drafting Saved a Malaysian Supplier
Case Study: Malaysian Exporter vs. Egyptian Importer In cross-border trade, the most dangerous contract is the one that assumes everything will go well. A Malaysian supplier learned [...]
Beyond the Golden License: How Consortio Overcame Import Barriers to Launch a Major Industrial Facility in 10th of Ramadan
Egypt offers a fertile environment for investment, but navigating its procedural and regulatory landscape often requires deep legal expertise. In this article, we examine the legal framework [...]
The 40-Year Lease Trap Managing Constitutional Shifts and Legacy Liabilities
Case Study: International Airline vs. Major Sports Club (1982–Present) In the Egyptian market, the most complex disputes are not always about breach of contract. They are about [...]
The $6 Million Defense Winning at the First Hearing
Case Study: Danfoss Fire Safety vs. Local Distributor In corporate litigation, the most expensive resource isn't money—it's time. A $6 Million claim can drag on for a [...]
The Arbitration Trap: Turning Procedural Chaos into a Strategic Win
Case Study: 10 Foreign Investors vs. Luxury Nile Resort Management In international contracts, Arbitration is often sold as the "faster, cleaner" alternative to local courts. The Reality: [...]