2007
Aly El Shalakany Sr.
Aly El Shalakany Sr. passed away at the age of 84.
About Us
1912
With more than a century of legal experience since 1912, we are the longest-established law firm in Egypt and one of the leading firms in the Middle East.
Our history2007
2006
A new generation
At the start of 2006, Aly El Shalakany's son, Dr. Khaled El Shalakany, took over the reins and has successfully led Shalakany and continued the firm's legacy until the present day.
2004
Managing Senior Partner
Khaled Aly El Shalakany was nominated as Managing Senior Partner of Shalakany Law Office.
1995
Lex Mundi
Shalakany was selected as the exclusive member of Lex Mundi in Egypt, a position it holds to this day.
1988
Marashly
Shalakany moved to the current premises in Marashly.
1986
The first partnership
The first partnership meeting between the co-founder Aly Sr., Ihab Mostafa, Saleh Hafez and M. Morsi.
1970
The open door
With the advent of the “open door” policy and the rapid rise of the role of the private sector in the economy under President Anwar El Sadat in the 1970s, the firm, under Aly El Shalakany’s leadership and vision, was able to seize the opportunity by leveraging its expertise and expanding exponentially to become one of the largest corporate law firms in Egypt and the Middle East. In the ensuing decades, the firm continued to go from strength to strength and was actively involved in the majority of all leading corporate transactions taking place in the region.
1950
Egyptian Bar Association
Abdelfatah El Shalakany reached the pinnacle of his career when he was elected as the head of the Egyptian Bar Association. His two sons, Ahmed El Shalakany and Aly El Shalakany, followed in his footsteps and successfully took over the practice.
1912
Founded in Cairo
Shalakany was founded in 1912 by Abdelfatah El Shalakany.
Our History
Shalakany was founded in 1912 by Abdelfatah El Shalakany, a prominent lawyer who reached the pinnacle of his career when he was elected head of the Egyptian Bar Association in 1950. His two sons, Ahmed El Shalakany and Aly El Shalakany, followed in his footsteps and took over the practice in the 1950s. After Ahmed El Shalakany’s passing in the mid 1970s, Aly El Shalakany assumed sole custodianship of the firm.
1912
Founded in Cairo
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Values & Culture
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Understanding client needs and providing practical, expedient solutions through a partner-led service.
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A dedicated platform supporting our lawyers and staff through extensive training and development.
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Active contribution to the welfare, wellbeing and sustainability of the community we are part of.
International Networks
The exclusive member firm in Egypt for Lex Mundi and Meritas — preferred access to counsel in more than 100 countries, from a single point of contact.