- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Capital Markets
- Labor Law
- Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance

ASSEM ALHAWY
Partner | Shield Advocates – Al Hawy and Hassane
Location: Cairo, Egypt
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About Assem Al Hawy
Assem Al Hawy is the Founding Partner and Head of the Corporate Department at Shield Advocates – Al Hawy & Hassane. With over 15 years of experience, he is widely recognized for his deep expertise in corporate law, capital markets, labor law, and regulatory compliance.
Assem advises both local and international clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including company formations, establishment of offshore and free zone entities, and day-to-day operational legal requirements. His work extends to commercial contract negotiation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance across multiple sectors.


He has experience in advising clients in the pharmaceutical and media industries, offering strategic counsel on legal and regulatory frameworks. Assem also regularly leads legal due diligence exercises on a wide spectrum of entities, including investment banks, brokerage firms, and holding companies, supporting clients in complex transactions and investment decisions.
Known for his precise legal insight and commercially oriented approach, Assem is a trusted advisor to clients navigating Egypt’s evolving business and regulatory environment.
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Education
- Helwan University, Faculty of Law: LLB (2003).
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Admission
- Egyptian Bar Association