Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm

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Sharkawy & Sarhan is proud to have acted as Egyptian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Proparco on the landmark US$300 million financing of a 200 MW onshore wind farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt. This transaction marks a major milestone in Egypt’s energy transition, directly supporting the country’s ambitious goal of generating 42% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035. It is a powerful step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. The transaction was led by Power, Utilities and Infrastructure Partner Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa and supported by Associate Nadine Ghaleb and Attorney at Law Nour ElSisi. Partner Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa said: “This transaction not only advances Egypt’s renewable energy ambitions but also highlights our dedication to enabling transformative infrastructure projects that shape the future of the region’s energy landscape. We remain committed to being a trusted legal partner in driving sustainable development across Egypt and beyond." It was a pleasure working with our friends at Watson Farley & Williams (WFW), who acted as Lenders’ international counsel led by Partner Alhassane Briegel Barry. #rasghareb #wind #infrastructure #SustainableDevelopment #Renewables #Energy

Sharkawy & Sarhan is honored to have advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Council of the European Union in Egypt on a significant €10.6 million financing deal to support GoBus Transportation in launching Egypt’s first inter-city electric bus fleet.   This transaction, supported by the SEMED Multi-Donor Account, represents a major step forward in promoting sustainable mobility across Egypt’s governorates. The introduction of the new electric buses will offer passengers cleaner, quieter, and safer travel options, leading to reduced emissions and establishing a model for eco-friendly infrastructure in the region.   We are delighted to be part of a project that not only encourages low-carbon transportation but also reinforces Egypt’s dedication to inclusive and climate-resilient development.   We had the pleasure of working alongside CMS, with Partner Elitsa Ivanova and Counsel Katerina Hristova, who acted as English legal advisers to EBRD.   The Sharkawy & Sarhan team handling this transaction was led by Partner Ahmed Haggag, with support from Senior Associate Taher Sabala and Attorney at Law Malak Salem. #transportation #EBRD #electricfleetbus #sharkawyandsarhan

Sharkawy & Sarhan is honored to have advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on its first $25 million green financing package with Egypt’s Suez Canal Bank (SCB).   This landmark transaction will expand green trade finance and enhance private-sector access to climate-linked loans - supporting MSMEs and households investing in climate adaptation and mitigation technologies.   We are proud to contribute to a deal that strengthens Egypt’s financial ecosystem and advances inclusive, climate-resilient development.   We were pleased to collaborate with our friends at CMS, led by Partner Elitsa Ivanova and Counsel Katerina Hristova who acted as English legal adviser to EBRD.   The team was led by Partner Ahmed Haggag, Senior Associate Taher Sabala and Attorney at Law Amir Abdel-Wahab.   #GreenFinance #ClimateResilience #SharkawySarhan #EBRD #Egypt #TradeFinance #Sustainability

Sharkawy & Sarhan is proud to have acted as Egyptian legal counsel to IFC - International Finance Corporation in the financing of the development of a 300MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) by Abydos Solar Power Company. This transaction represents another significant step forward in Egypt’s renewable energy and storage landscape, building on the landmark Abydos Solar BOO project with the country’s first-ever utility-scale BESS. It was a pleasure working with our friends at IFC - International Finance Corporation, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, AMEA Power team led by Hussain Al Nowais, Norton Rose Fulbright who acted as Lenders’ international counsel, Clifford Chance and Baker McKenzie Cairo - Helmy, Hamza & Partners who acted as international and Egyptian legal counsel to AMEA Power. Well done to our Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team for their dedication and expertise: Partner Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa and Associate Yosr Allam. Partner Mohamed Nabil Hazzaa shares: "This transaction reflects our continued commitment to supporting the evolution of Egypt's energy sector and further reinforces our role as trusted advisors in pioneering renewable energy developments across the region." #solarpower #abydos #BESS #powerandrenewables

يسر مكتب الشرقاوى و سرحان للمحاماة أن يعلن عن فتح باب التقدم لبرنامج المنح الدراسية الجامعية للحصول على درجة الليسانس من كلية الحقوق (القسم الأنجليزي) بأحدى الجامعات الحكومية أو الخاصة بالقاهرة, للطلاب الأوائل الحاصلين على الثانوية العامة سنة 2025 من جميع المحافظات, مع مراعاة جميع الشروط و أحكام القبول المعمول بها من تلك الجامعات و غيرها من المتطلبات لديها تشمل المنحة الرسوم الدراسية كاملة, و مصاريف الكتب و الأدوات الدراسية, و تغطية مصاريف السكن للمقيمين خارج محافظة القاهرة يجب أن يجتاز الطالب المقابلة الشخصية و الاختبارات الأخرى التى سيتم إجراؤها بالمكتب على أن يتم تحديد موعدها لاحقا للطلبة المستوفين للشروط المبينة بعاليه يخضع اختيار الطلاب المستوفين للشروط لتقدير المكتب بناءً على عدة معايير، على أن تكون الأولوية لغير القادرين على سداد المصروفات الدراسية لاستمرار المنحة الدراسية، يجب على الطالب الحفاظ على تقدير عام جيد جدًا أو أعلى على الطالب المستوفي للشروط بعالية، ملئ الاستمارة المرفقة والتسجيل على https://lnkd.in/dNq7Xe9Y thanwyaAmma#

Sharkawy & Sarhan is honored to have advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Egypt’s first sustainability-linked loan, a landmark US$100 million facility extended to Banque Misr. We are proud to support this transformative financing, which addresses critical gaps in Egypt’s financial ecosystem and reinforces the country’s commitment to inclusive and climate-resilient development. This financing will enable Banque Misr to make more financing available to local women-led or owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as well as to low-income individuals for affordable housing. We were also pleased to team up with our friends at CMS, led by Elitsa Ivanova and Katerina Hristova, who acted as English legal advisers to EBRD. Kudos to our Banking & Finance team led by Partner Ahmed Haggag, closely supported by Associate Raghda ElQabbage, for their work and commitment across this transaction. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Minister of Planning and Egypt’s Governor at the EBRD, Rania A. Al-Mashat; Banque Misr CEO Hisham Okasha; EBRD Managing Director for Financial Institutions Francis Malige; and EBRD Regional Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Mark Davis. #sustainability #ebrd #bankmisr #green

We are delighted to share that we have been ranked by Chambers and Partners in the new “Spotlight” category for work in the International & Cross-Border Transactions.🎉 A big thank you to our clients for their trust and support in reaching this milestone! #chambersandpartners #spotlight

We were delighted to work with A&O on this important transaction and thanks for the mention!

Sharkawy & Sarhan wishes you Eid Adha Mubarak!