Rana El Kahwagy

Expertise

  • International law, trade, corporate, compliance, M&A, competition, employment, regulatory
  • Key sectors: Energy, construction, technology, petrochemicals
  • Foreign languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Background

  • Joined the firm in 2019
  • Member of the Africa Team
  • Senior Associate, Bahaa Eldin Law Office in cooperation with BonelliErede (2023-present)
  • Advised several multinational clients on corporate, competition, regulatory, and employment matters related to their operations in Egypt
  • Advised clients on the incorporation and licensing process of different types of corporate vehicles in Egypt
  • Drafted comprehensive regulatory reports on Egyptian laws and Saudi laws
  • Drafted due diligence reports, legal agreements and memorandums

Qualifications

  • Visting lecturer at Bocconi University, taught lectures on Islamic law and finance, and business law in Egypt and the Arab world (2024-2025)
  • Assistant Professor of International Law at Alexandria University (2019-present)
  • J.D. in International Trade Law from Harvard Law School (2019)
  • LL.M., Harvard Law School (2013)
  • LL.B., Alexandria University (2010)