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 million shipment destined for our client’s Egyptian subsidiary—and take enforceable collateral in Egypt?" Behind this question lay a complex, high-stakes cross-border structure: Lender: Swiss Bank. Borrower: Swiss Parent [...]
Entering the Egyptian market is an exciting opportunity for international companies, but it also comes with complex legal, regulatory, and procedural considerations that can significantly impact long-term success. For this reason, foreign investors often look for the best law firm in Egypt — not simply to handle documentation, but to act as a strategic partner [...]
Is it easy to incorporate in Egypt? Yes. Is it easy to become operational? That is a different story. For foreign investors and General Counsels, the challenge of entering the Egyptian market is not the law—it is the process. While the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 allows for 100% foreign ownership, the administrative path [...]
