Founded in 2005, Matouk Bassiouny has established itself as a leading full-service law firm in the MENA region, distinguished by its commercial, problem-solving approach and deep understanding of both cross-border legal systems and regional business cultures. With a team of over 270 lawyers and 34 partners, the firm operates across key jurisdictions from its offices in Cairo, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Khartoum, and Algiers, and is supported internationally through a satellite office in New York. The firm's geographic reach is further extended through dedicated country desks for Libya and South Korea, enabling it to deliver seamless legal services across borders.

Matouk Bassiouny is fully committed to understanding the businesses and strategic goals of its clients, which include multinational corporations, financial institutions, governmental entities, private equity firms, and venture capital investors. The firm is organized into four primary practice groups—Corporate and M&A, Finance and Projects, Capital Markets, and Dispute Resolution—which are supported by strong capabilities across a wide range of additional legal disciplines. These include employment and labor, competition, tax, intellectual property, banking, real estate, public procurement, insurance, and technology law, among others.

The firm’s Corporate and M&A team handles complex transactions from structuring and negotiation to closing, advising some of the region’s most high-profile deals. Its Finance and Projects group offers deep local expertise in asset finance, infrastructure and project development, while the Capital Markets team is regularly engaged on IPOs, bond issues, and regulatory advisory involving the Egyptian Exchange and the Financial Regulatory Authority. The Dispute Resolution practice is known for its strategic and efficient management of litigation and arbitration, always aligned with the client’s business priorities.

With a team trained in both civil and common law systems, and fluency in English, Arabic, French, and Korean, Matouk Bassiouny offers legal services that are not only technically sound but also culturally attuned. Operating across 18 sectors and supported by over 100 professional staff, the firm remains dedicated to delivering pragmatic, high-quality legal solutions throughout the Middle East and North Africa.