- Corporate General
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Capital Market
- Corporate Commercial
- Labor
Maryam Ahmed Ali
Corporate Associate – Shield Advocates – Al Hawy & Hassane
Location: Cairo, Egypt
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About Maryam Shahien
Maryam is an experienced corporate lawyer with 3+ years of expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate restructuring, and regulatory compliance. She works with clients in healthcare, technology, finance, real estate, and Media handling all stages of deals—from checking risks during due diligence to negotiating contracts like share purchases, shareholders agreements (SHA), and joint ventures. She also helps with foreign investment projects in Egypt, ensuring they meet local rules and get necessary approvals.
On the commercial side, Maryam drafts and negotiates a wide range of agreements including complex distribution and agency arrangements, technology licensing deals, real estate leases and development agreements, and media production contracts. She brings particular value in identifying regulatory implications within commercial arrangements and developing compliant solutions.
Maryam has a proven track record of assisting multinational corporations, investors, and startups in navigating Egypt’s legal and business landscape. Her practical approach and deep regulatory knowledge make her a trusted advisor for high-stakes transactions and day-to-day corporate matters.
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Education
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)| Cairo University
Specialized in Public Law, International Law, and Commercial & Investment Law through a dual diploma program. - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)| Sharia and Law (English Section) | Class of 2021
Graduated With Honors (Very Good), ranking among the top 10% of her cohort. - Admitted to the Egyptian Bar Association | 2021
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Professional Memberships
Member of the Egyptian Bar Association