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About Shield Advocates

Shield Advocates is a full-service legal practice offering tailored solutions to multinational corporations, regional and local businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs. Our team combines deep legal expertise with real-world business insight to guide clients through:
• Complex transactions
• Cross-border commercial arrangements
• High-stakes litigation and arbitration

We are committed to delivering practical, business-focused legal advice supported by clear, actionable reporting — enabling our clients to make informed decisions and operate with confidence across the short, medium, and long term.

About Shield Advocates

Shield Advocates is a full-service legal practice offering tailored solutions to multinational corporations, regional and local businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs. Our team combines deep legal expertise with real-world business insight to guide clients through:
• Complex transactions
• Cross-border commercial arrangements
• High-stakes litigation and arbitration

We are committed to delivering practical, business-focused legal advice supported by clear, actionable reporting — enabling our clients to make informed decisions and operate with confidence across the short, medium, and long term.

Team Members

ASSEM ALHAWY

PARTNER

HASSANE ELSHEREF

PARTNER

SALMA BASSET

PARTNER

Practice Areas

CORPORATE STRUCTURING

We provide fast and reliable incorporation services for businesses in Egypt, along with support for international company setup through our global network.

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CORPORATE COMMERCIAL

We provide comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services for businesses operating in Egypt and internationally, with strong expertise in complex commercial arrangements.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We provide fast and reliable incorporation services for all types of commercial entities in Egypt, along with support for company setup across international jurisdictions through our trusted global network.

We also offer ongoing legal support and corporate advisory to ensure full compliance and smooth operations across every stage of your business

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

We provide end-to-end legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and complex corporate transactions, combining legal expertise with strong commercial insight to ensure smooth execution.

We also conduct thorough due diligence to identify risks and ensure compliance, along with drafting and negotiating all key transaction documents to deliver efficient, business-focused outcomes

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EMPLOYMENT

We provide strategic legal advice on all aspects of employment law, helping businesses stay compliant, reduce risks, and operate efficiently.

We deliver practical, business-focused solutions for both routine and complex employment matters.

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BANKING & FINANCE

We provide legal support to banks and businesses on a wide range of banking and finance matters, both locally and cross-border.

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CAPITAL MARKET

We provide legal advisory on capital markets transactions, supporting clients across equity and debt offerings in Egypt and cross-border.

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