Hegazy and Partners

12/08/2026

رؤية قانونية حول المسؤولية الجنائية في مخالفات تسجيل خطوط الاتصالات

د. مصطفى ناصف – Of Counsel لدى Hegazy & Partners – يسلّط الضوء على الأبعاد القانونية للمستجدات الأخيرة المتعلقة بتسجيل واستخدام خطوط الاتصالات في مصر، وما تثيره من مسائل تتصل بالمسؤولية القانونية والجنائية وحماية بيانات المستخدمين.

ويتناول التحليل الإطار التشريعي المنظم لهذه الوقائع، مع بيان العقوبات والآثار القانونية المحتملة في ضوء أحكام قانون تنظيم الاتصالات والتشريعات المصرية ذات الصلة.

ويأتي هذا التحليل في إطار اهتمام Hegazy & Partners بمتابعة التطورات القانونية والتنظيمية ذات الصلة بقطاع الاتصالات، وتقديم رؤى قانونية متخصصة تسهم في فهم آثارها العملية على الأفراد وقطاع الأعمال.

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خبير قانوني يكشف العقوبات المترتبة على تسجيل خطوط بأسماء المواطنين دون علمهم وخطوات المتضررين للشكوى وطلب التعويض أمام الجهات المختصة وللتفاصيل من هنا | مصراوي

04/08/2026

تُعد أرباح العاملين من أكثر الموضوعات إثارةً للجدل في قانون العمل وقانون الشركات، ليس بسبب غياب النصوص القانونية، وإنما نتيجة اختلاف تفسيرها وتطبيقها أمام القضاء.
في هذه النشرة، نستعرض الإطار القانوني المنظم لاستحقاق العاملين لنصيبهم في الأرباح، ونناقش الاتجاهات القضائية المتباينة، والإشكاليات العملية التي لا تزال تثير منازعات بين الشركات والعاملين، وصولًا إلى أهمية التدخل التشريعي لتحقيق الوضوح واستقرار المراكز القانونية.
ندعوكم إلى قراءة المقال ومشاركة آرائكم حول هذه القضية القانونية المهمة.

إعداد:
الأستاذ/ زكي حسن زكي Zaki Hassan
محامٍ بالنقض
شريك – مدير قسم التقاضي

يُعد استحقاق العاملين لنصيبهم في الأرباح التي تحققها الشركات من الموضوعات التي لا تزال تثير جدلًا فقهيًا وقضائيًا، رغم تعدد النصوص التشريعية المنظمة لها. فلم يتمكن...

30/07/2026

The Investment Deal Is Not Won at the Signing Table

The most successful investments are rarely won during negotiations,they are built long before the agreement is signed.

Whether entering a new market, establishing a joint venture, acquiring a business, or expanding operations, the legal framework behind an investment often determines its long-term value far more than the commercial terms themselves.

Years of advising multinational corporations, foreign investors, and local businesses have reinforced one consistent reality: sustainable investments are built on legal certainty, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance.

A well-structured investment should address:

• Corporate structure and ownership strategy

• Shareholder rights and corporate governance

• Regulatory approvals and compliance requirements

• Legal due diligence and contractual protections

• Risk allocation and liability management

• Exit strategies and dispute resolution mechanisms

Today's legal advisors do far more than review documents after commercial decisions have been made.

The right legal counsel helps investors identify risks before they arise, structure transactions efficiently, navigate regulatory frameworks, and protect business objectives throughout the investment lifecycle.

At Hegazy & Partners, we work alongside domestic and international investors on foreign direct investment (FDI), corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial transactions, and cross-border investments, delivering practical legal solutions that support sustainable business growth.

Because successful investments are not built on opportunity alone.

They are built on certainty.

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27/07/2026

Sports Law in the Middle East: Legal Frameworks Driving the Next Phase of Sports Investment

The rapid transformation of the sports sector across the Middle East and North Africa is reshaping the legal landscape governing sports investment, commercial partnerships, and institutional governance.

As governments increasingly position sport as a strategic economic sector, legal frameworks are evolving to address the growing complexity of sports-related activities , from investment structures and governance standards to intellectual property, broadcasting rights, sponsorship arrangements, and dispute resolution.

In our latest legal insight, Hegazy & Partners examines the evolving sports law landscape across key regional markets, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Tunisia, and Algeria, highlighting how legislative reforms are contributing to a more structured and investment-oriented sports ecosystem.

The article explores how regulatory certainty, effective governance, and strong legal frameworks are becoming essential factors for investors, sports organisations, sponsors, broadcasters, and stakeholders seeking to navigate opportunities in the region’s expanding sports economy.

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The sports sector has become one of the fastest-growing industries across the Middle East and North Africa, driven by significant public and private investment, international sporting events, and ambitious economic diversification strategies. As the sector continues to expand, governments across the

15/07/2026

Significant Victory in a High-Value Tax Dispute

Hegazy & Partners is pleased to announce a significant victory secured by its Litigation Department in a complex corporate income tax dispute.

The matter was successfully handled by our Litigation Department, led by Mr. Zaki Hassan, Partner and Head of Litigation, and Mr. Mahmoud Khalifa, Senior Litigation Lawyer, with the dedicated efforts and contributions of our Associates, Mr. Hassan Abo Hashima, Mr. Mahmoud Hamroush, Mr. Pierre Farahat, and Mr. Aly El Feky.

The team represented the client in challenging a tax assessment relating to several fiscal years.

Following the legal submissions and arguments advanced by our litigation team, and as supported by the findings of the court-appointed expert, the Egyptian State Council issued a favorable judgment setting aside the contested tax assessment and substantially reducing the client’s assessed taxable income.

The judgment resulted in a reduction exceeding the equivalent of USD 4 million in the amounts forming the basis of the disputed tax assessment, including amounts subject to the provisions of the Egyptian Income Tax Law No. 91 of 2005.

This judgment represents a significant outcome in the field of tax litigation and reflects the importance of combining rigorous legal analysis with a thorough understanding of the financial and technical issues underlying complex tax disputes. The legal principles and arguments upheld in this matter may also have broader relevance to comparable tax disputes within the hospitality sector.

This achievement demonstrates Hegazy & Partners’ continued strength in representing clients in complex, high-value disputes before the Egyptian courts and administrative judiciary.

We congratulate our Litigation Department on this important result and remain committed to protecting our clients’ interests through strategic advocacy and technically rigorous legal representation.

05/07/2026

The Growing Role of the OIC Arbitration Centre in International Dispute Resolution

As investment flows and commercial relationships continue to expand across the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, the demand for sophisticated, neutral, and internationally credible dispute resolution mechanisms has become increasingly significant.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) was established to meet this need by providing an institutional framework for the resolution of international commercial and investment disputes. Through its Arbitration Rules and institutional framework, the Centre supports businesses, financial institutions, sovereign entities, and investors by promoting efficient, impartial, and enforceable dispute resolution across jurisdictions.

The Centre also reflects the broader evolution of dispute resolution within OIC markets, where legal certainty, investor confidence, and effective enforcement mechanisms are essential to supporting cross-border investment, infrastructure development, international trade, and Islamic finance.

International arbitration has long been a cornerstone of Hegazy & Partners' practice. The firm regularly advises clients on complex commercial, construction, infrastructure, energy, banking, and investment disputes, as well as arbitration strategy, enforcement of arbitral awards, and multi-jurisdictional risk management.

Our practice is further distinguished by extensive experience in Islamic finance. Dr. Waleed Hegazy has advised governments, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and investors on Sharia-compliant financing structures, Sukuk issuances, cross-border investments, and regulatory frameworks for more than three decades.

His service as a Board Member of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) further reflects his contribution to the development of internationally recognized governance and Sharia standards for the Islamic finance industry.

Against this backdrop, Dr. Hegazy's recent appointment to the OIC-AC List of Arbitrators represents a natural extension of a practice dedicated to international arbitration, cross-border commerce, and the advancement of dispute resolution within OIC jurisdictions.
As global investment continues to diversify and commercial activity across OIC member states accelerates, institutions such as the OIC Arbitration Centre will play an increasingly important role in strengthening legal certainty, enhancing investor confidence, and supporting sustainable economic growth.

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30/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Walid Hegazy, Founder and Managing Partner of Hegazy & Partners, on his appointment to the List of Arbitrators of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC).

This appointment recognizes Dr. Hegazy's distinguished practice in international arbitration, dispute resolution, and Islamic finance, as well as his extensive experience advising governments, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and investors on complex cross-border matters.

His appointment reflects a career dedicated to advancing international dispute resolution and developing sophisticated legal solutions across conventional and Sharia-compliant finance, infrastructure, foreign investment, and international commerce.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Dr. Hegazy on this significant professional distinction and look forward to his continued contribution to the advancement of international arbitration and the work of the OIC Arbitration Centre.

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30/06/2026

Egypt's Port Expansion Strategy: The Legal Framework Behind Maritime Infrastructure and Global Trade Corridors

Egypt is accelerating its transformation into a leading global maritime and logistics hub through the expansion and modernization of key ports, including East Port Said, Alexandria Port, and Ain Sokhna. Positioned along the Suez Canal, these strategic developments are strengthening Egypt's role in connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia while supporting international trade and supply chain resilience.

Behind every major port infrastructure project lies a sophisticated legal framework that enables investment, manages risk, and ensures long-term operational success.

Key legal considerations include:

• Long-term concession agreements for port operations

• Public-Private Partnership (PPP) structures

• Maritime regulatory compliance under Egyptian law

• EPC contracts for construction, dredging, and infrastructure development

• Customs and international trade compliance

• Project finance and sovereign-backed guarantees

• Risk allocation between public authorities, investors, lenders, and operators

As global logistics networks continue to evolve, Egypt's port expansion strategy presents significant opportunities for international investors, shipping companies, logistics operators, infrastructure developers, and financial institutions. Successfully navigating these opportunities requires legal structuring that aligns commercial objectives with regulatory compliance and long-term investment security.

At Hegazy & Partners, we advise local and international clients on complex infrastructure and maritime projects, delivering strategic legal solutions across project development, financing, concessions, regulatory compliance, and cross-border investment.

28/06/2026

لطفرة في البنية التحتية الرقمية في مصر: الإطار القانوني وراء استثمارات مراكز البيانات الضخمة

تشهد مصر حالياً نمواً متسارعاً في قطاع البنية التحتية الرقمية، مدفوعاً باستثمارات استراتيجية في مراكز البيانات الضخمة (Hyperscale Data Centers) ومنصات الحوسبة السحابية وشبكات الاتصال الإقليمية، بما يعزز من مكانة مصر كمركز رقمي إقليمي في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا.

ومن الناحية القانونية والتنظيمية، يخضع هذا القطاع لإطار تشريعي متكامل، في مقدّمته قانون تنظيم الاتصالات رقم 10 لسنة 2003، إلى جانب متطلبات الترخيص والامتثال الصادرة عن الجهاز القومي لتنظيم الاتصالات (NTRA)، والتي تُعد عنصراً محورياً لدخول السوق وتشغيل البنية التحتية الرقمية، بما يشمل متطلبات الأمن السيبراني والضوابط الفنية والتشغيلية.

وتعكس التطورات الأخيرة في السوق، بما في ذلك استثمارات Africa50 في مراكز البيانات التابعة لمجموعة Raya، والتوسع المستمر لشركة Telecom Egypt في البنية التحتية الرقمية الإقليمية، تنامي ثقة المستثمرين الدوليين في السوق المصري، رغم ما يتسم به القطاع من تعقيدات تنظيمية وارتفاع في متطلبات رأس المال.

كما يظل قانون الاستثمار رقم 72 لسنة 2017 أحد الركائز الأساسية الداعمة لجذب الاستثمارات طويلة الأجل، من خلال توفير ضمانات قانونية وآليات تحكيم فعّالة تعزز من حماية المستثمرين في القطاعات كثيفة رأس المال، وعلى رأسها مراكز البيانات والاتصالات.

ومع ذلك، يفرض هذا القطاع تحدياً تنظيمياً بالغ الأهمية يتمثل في تحقيق التوازن بين تعزيز السيادة الرقمية والأمن القومي من جهة، وتشجيع الاستثمارات الأجنبية ونقل التكنولوجيا من جهة أخرى، لا سيما فيما يتعلق بتنظيم تدفقات البيانات عبر الحدود ومتطلبات الامتثال للأمن السيبراني.

أهم الأطر القانونية الحاكمة للقطاع:

- قانون تنظيم الاتصالات رقم 10 لسنة 2003

- ضوابط وترخيص الجهاز القومي لتنظيم الاتصالات (NTRA)

- قانون الاستثمار رقم 72 لسنة 2017

- أطر الأمن السيبراني وحوكمة البيانات

- تنظيم نقل البيانات عبر الحدود

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23/06/2026

Due Diligence in Egypt: When Legal Findings Become Transaction Protection

In sophisticated investment transactions, due diligence is no longer simply about identifying risks. Its real value lies in transforming legal findings into enforceable protections that safeguard investment value long after the deal closes.

In Egypt's increasingly active investment market, due diligence often extends far beyond corporate records and regulatory compliance. It frequently covers:
- Beneficial ownership structures
- Licensing and regulatory approvals
- Land allocation and real estate rights
- Employment and labor obligations
- Tax exposure and liabilities
- Litigation and dispute risks
- Competition law considerations
- Environmental compliance

As foreign investors, private equity funds, and sovereign wealth funds continue expanding across Egypt's real estate, healthcare, fintech, logistics, and infrastructure sectors, identifying hidden liabilities has become only the first step.
The true objective is integrating those findings into transaction documents through:
• Representations and warranties
• Indemnity protections
• Escrow and retention mechanisms
• Purchase price adjustments
• Conditions precedent and regulatory undertakings

Without contractual integration, due diligence remains informational rather than protective.
The modern role of legal counsel is therefore not merely to identify risk, but to engineer enforceable protection around it.

In today's investment environment, the quality of due diligence is measured not by the risks uncovered, but by how effectively those risks are allocated, mitigated, and managed throughout the transaction lifecycle.

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