Al Tamimi & Company, a leading law firm in the Middle East and North Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali El-Hawary as Partner in its Banking and Finance practice. Mr. El-Hawary is based in the firm's Cairo office and brings more than 20 years of comprehensive legal experience, particularly in the banking, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, El Hawary served as General Counsel for a prominent Abu Dhabi-based bank, providing outside legal counsel to major financial institutions. Over the past 14 years, he has played a central role in the mergers and acquisitions of almost all major banks in Egypt.
Mr. El-Hawary is also a key advisor on key energy and infrastructure initiatives, including Egypt's Feed-in Tariff (FiT) program. His contributions to project finance earned him the Global Award for Multilateral Transaction of the Year from Thomson Reuters.
Commenting on the appointment, Jody Waugh, Managing Partner of Al Tamimi & Company, said: “Ali El-Hawary’s exceptional expertise and highly regarded reputation are valuable assets that will strengthen our firm’s position as a leading authority in banking and financial services in Egypt and the wider region. We are committed to expanding our influence in Egypt, which is an important jurisdiction for us. Mr. Ali's addition to our team reflects our ambitious strategy to provide the highest level of service to our clients and seize new opportunities in the Egyptian market and beyond. ”
Expressing his enthusiasm, Ali El-Hawary said: “Joining Al Tamimi & Company is a great opportunity to contribute to the company's excellent banking and financial services in Egypt. I am looking forward to using my experience and skills to provide excellent legal services to our clients. We would like to strengthen our firm's profile in the region.”
Mr. Ayman Nour, Head of Egypt Office of Al Tamimi & Company, warmly welcomed Mr. El-Hawary, saying: “Mr. Ali El-Hawary’s extensive experience gained from many years of dedicated service in the financial sector in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates will significantly strengthen our commitment to service excellence. ” Financial operations. His appointment reaffirms our leadership in the industry. We are excited to welcome Ali and look forward to the collective success that awaits us. ”
Al Tamimi & Company's Banking and Finance division is known for its leadership in the Egyptian market, consistently achieving Band 1 status in various independent legal directories. Team members are frequently recognized as leading practitioners by reputable publications such as Chambers & Partners and other reputable legal directories.