English-speaking lawyers in Egypt

Egypt hosts foreign workers in oil, gas and tourism, plus many expats and retirees in Hurghada, El Gouna and Sharm El Sheikh. English-speaking lawyers in Egypt help them with a system built on civil law and, for personal status, religious law.

Frequent matters are residence permits, buying property and registering it, company formation with GAFI, employment contracts, mixed marriages, divorce, custody, and inheritance, where shares follow the rules of the deceased's faith. Egyptian lawyers must be registered with the Egyptian Bar Association, and the level of registration decides which courts they may appear in. Courts work in Arabic, so contracts and foreign papers need an official translation and legalisation.

Fees are agreed case by case. Put the agreement in writing. English-speaking lawyers in Egypt are based mainly in Cairo and Alexandria, with some on the Red Sea coast. Ask English-speaking lawyers in Egypt to explain registration before you pay for property. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.