Al Tamimi & Company is home to a well-experienced employment team who provide a comprehensive offering encompassing investigations, terminations and disputes. The firm frequently advises leading banks, financial institutions and IT companies. The practice is spearheaded by Ayman Nour who provides expertise on the full scope of employment law, including contracts, dismissals and disputes. Nadine Khaled is noted for her capabilities in handling labour law and social insurance regulatory matters, frequently liaising with the labour office on behalf of clients to ensure compliance.

Baker McKenzie, Cairo advises on a broad range of employment issues arising from corporate transactions and day-to-day operations, including employee transfers, investigations, and workforce reductions. The firm regularly acts for multinational and domestic clients across the healthcare, automotive, and technology spaces. The practice is spearheaded by Ghada El Ehwany who specialises in the healthcare and life sciences, pharmaceutical and TMT sectors. Heba Samy assists with employment-related internal reorganisation and restructuring matters, terminations and contracts. Peryhane Gawish supports on employee transfers, performance management and compliance issues.

Shahid Law Firm is equipped to handle all aspects of labour law, with particularly strong capabilities in litigation and arbitration. The firm frequently advises on a wide array of employee contracts, terminations and relocation policies, as well as the enforcement of collective dismissals and labour law litigation. Rasha Maurice leads the practice, specialising in labour law and social insurance legislation, with extensive experience handling day-to-day HR, work policies and administrative investigations. Mohamed Abdel Zahar is noted for labour and employment litigation and arbitration matters.

Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law provides a comprehensive employment offering, regularly acting for multinational and local companies on issues arising from corporate restructurings and business acquisitions. The team is particularly adept at handling collective negotiations with employees and settling labour disputes. Team head Omar Abou Elenain is a key figure in the litigation department and has expertise covering commercial, employment and social security matters. Hala Hashem is a name to note for day-to-day labour and contractual issues, while Hossam Ibrahim excels in cases intersecting litigation, labour and social insurance law.

ADSERO-Ragy Soliman & Partners fields a considerable workload spanning the full spectrum of employment law matters, frequently advising public and private clients on compliance, social insurance, contracts and disputes. The firm is particularly active across the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and media sectors on severance structuring, internal policy reviews and termination risk mitigation matters. Alia Monieb leads the practice and has extensive expertise in handling workforce restructuring, government inspections and sensitive investigations. Nada Khaled is well-versed in high-stakes employment disputes, internal investigations and compliance-driven mandates. Rawan Roshdy has experience advising on the regulatory implications of Egypt’s Labour Law no. 14.

Al Kamel Law Firm frequently acts for local and multinational clients on the termination of senior employees and employment disputes. The team has further strengths advising on immigration matters, work permits and compliance assessments. The practice is jointly led by founding and managing partner Mohamed Kamel, who is well-versed in employment disputes and contracts, and Rasheed Kamel, who handles general employment matters. Ahmed Hassib and Ahmed Ismail are geared to support cases before the Egyptian courts, with Ismail providing further assistance with drafting employment documentation and contracts.

Karim Adel Law Office is reputed for its employment litigation expertise, covering a wide array of complex cases, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and wage disputes. The firm has a particular focus on advising domestic and multinational hotel groups. The practice is spearheaded by Bishoy Safwat who specialises in civil and employment disputes for leisure and tourism, hospitality and real estate clients. Adel Ibrahim assists oil and gas, hotel and IT clients on compliance and litigation issues, while Hany Fawzy is well-versed in disputes relating to arbitrary dismissal, termination of service and settlement agreements.

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy is home to a dedicated employment team, geared to support on criminal employment law matters and labour litigation, as well as non-contentious matters arising from corporate restructuring and M&A transactions. The team regularly advises domestic and international clients on employment contracts, social insurance, and administrative investigations relating to labour dismissals. Team head Tamer Fawki leverages over two and a half decades of experience to counsel on the full spectrum of employment and HR regulatory frameworks, as well as complex employment disputes. Other key lawyers include Amr Ahmed and Nourhane Sayed.

Rizkana & Partners provides comprehensive labour and social insurance expertise, assisting on a wide array of matters from contracts and settlements to terminations and disputes. The firm is active advising clients in the oil and gas, healthcare and technology sectors. Team head and managing partner Hazim Rizkana is well-versed in handling restructurings, disputes and terminations, as well as labour and immigration regulations. Other key lawyers include Youssef Rizkana, Shaza ElDeeb and Nadine Wael.

Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm works in conjunction with its litigation and M&A team to advise on the full scope of corporate, transactional and litigation-related employment mandates, including the employee transfers arising from acquisitions, share incentive plans and data privacy, as well as social insurance, immigration and investigations. Daila Abdel Ghany has over fifteen years of experience, advising NGOs, enterprises and companies on employment contracts, terminations and disputes. Hana Shokry is geared to support on litigation and transactional matters.

Ibrachy & Dermarkar is noted for its capabilities across the full spectrum of employment matters, advising international clients in the manufacturing, energy, and financial sectors on labour law, executive employment, and social security issues. The team is well versed in employment investigations, litigation, contracts, and compliance. The team is jointly led by Ahmed El Said, who stands out for litigation expertise, while Mohamed Ibrahim is equipped to handle executive exits, internal investigations and workforce restructuring.

Shalakany Law Office advises on a wide array of employment contracts, partnerships, and severance agreements, as well as drafting and negotiating terminations, policies, and benefit plans. The team also has strengths in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Sherry El Shalakany, Marwa Farouk and Mariam Fahmy jointly lead the practice. El Shalakany advises on hiring, dismissal, and disciplinary matters, while Farouk specialises in complex labour disputes involving severance pay and compensation. Fahmy handles employment agreements, misconduct, and internal investigations.