Clyde & Co Welcomes Corporate Partner Dr. Mohamed Ramadan And Team In Cairo
Clyde & Co Welcomes Corporate Partner Dr. Mohamed Ramadan and Team in Cairo
The global law firm, Clyde & Co has strengthened its corporate practice in Cairo with the appointment of Dr. Mohamed Ramadan as Partner, joining the firm along with his team, which includes Mohamed Kandel (Senior Associate) and Mai Khaled (Associate). The hire reflects the firm’s continued strategic investment in top-tier talent to expand its sector-led corporate and commercial offering in Egypt.
Dr. Ramadan brings extensive experience advising multinational and domestic clients on complex corporate, commercial, and transactional matters across key sectors including automotive, construction, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, industrial projects, software and technology, and oil & gas. He and his team will play a central role in delivering market-leading corporate advice, supporting the firm’s growth strategy in Egypt, and reinforcing Clyde & Co’s presence in the country.
Philip O’Riordan, Head of Corporate, commented,
“Dr. Ramadan’s appointment is a strong addition to Clyde & Co’s Middle East & Africa practice. With the growing need for strategic and practical corporate advice across the region, strengthening our bench in Cairo is a key priority. His arrival, along with his team, further enhances our ability to deliver exceptional support to clients in Egypt and beyond.”
Mohammed Barakat, Managing Partner, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ramadan to Clyde & Co as a partner. Their sector expertise and strong track record in leading complex transactions will significantly enhance our corporate offering in Cairo. This appointment underscores our commitment to high-growth sectors and our ongoing investment in Egypt and top-tier legal talent.”
Dr. Ramadan added,
“It’s a privilege to join one of the most established international law firms in the region. Egypt continues to offer significant opportunities, and we look forward to supporting clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions while contributing to the development of the corporate and commercial practice in Cairo.”
Over the past three years, Clyde & Co has expanded its corporate practice across the Middle East and Africa to meet rising demand for strategic cross-border M&A and corporate advisory services. Recent initiatives include the hiring of tax partner Janet Gooi, enhancing capabilities in international tax structuring, M&A tax, and tax disputes, alongside the appointment of partners Mohamed Barakat, Mostafa Elsakaa, and Sameh Dahroug in Cairo following the opening of an associated office. Regional growth also encompasses the recruitment of partner Elias Matni and legal director Maha Lawson in Qatar, the promotion of Shahd Makhafah as the firm’s first Saudi female partner, and the launch of a new office in Jeddah led by corporate partner Mohammed Almarzouki.
Clyde & Co’s Middle East corporate practice advises corporates, financial investors, sovereign-linked entities, and international groups on a full range of corporate and transactional matters, with particular strength in complex multi-jurisdictional mandates across the Middle East, North Africa, and selected international markets. With over 35 years of experience in the region, Clyde & Co’s on-the-ground team consists of 90 partners and over 300 staff, reflecting the firm’s long-standing commitment to supporting both multinational and public sector clients.
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