Lighting the way and guiding you to success across the Middle East
We believe that our clients are our best partners
History
Founded in 1978, Tawakol Firm is one of the oldest and most established businesses in the industry. As a full-service, diversified corporate consultation, we diligently serve the transactional and litigation needs of a broad spectrum of clients, including airline companies, insurance companies, banks, large and small businesses, public entities, nonprofit organizations, governments, entrepreneurs, and individuals.
About Us
Tawakol Corporate Consultations: Your Partner In Consultancy Excellence
Tawakol corporate consultations is a premier firm renowned for delivering high-end solutions in both legal and consultancy services.We offer a comprehensive suite of corporate and commercial legal services, including but not limited to:
- Litigation & dispute resolution
- Corporate and M&A
- Employment law
- Intellectual property
- Real estate
- Insurance
- Arbitration
- Banking & finance
- Contract law
Client base includes international companies, national corporations, large holdings, and startups.
At tawakol, we are dedicated to providing superior legal services at a reasonable cost, underpinned by a deep technical knowledge of the law—both in theory and practice—and a practical approach to efficiently and effectively meet our clients’ evolving needs.
We believe that
The relationship between client and attorney must be rooted in trust and mutual confidence.
That’s why tawakol corporate consultations is committed to understanding our clients’ unique needs, listening intently, and tailoring our services to help achieve their goals and exceed their expectations.
Our dynamic
Approach to addressing the legal challenges facing our clients’ businesses ensures that legitimacy and a culture of collegiality remain our top priorities, We strive to deliver the highest quality service, building a better future for our clients every step of the way.
Our Practice Areas
Our core values are trust, comfort, confidentiality, professionalism and integrity.
We provide a comprehensive range of corporate and commercial legal services, including:
- Drafting and reviewing various service level agreements for businesses.
- Facilitating and managing general and extraordinary assemblies.
- Advising on and executing mergers and acquisitions, including conducting all necessary due diligence.
- Providing guidance on intellectual property rights, including registration and protection.
- Drafting sale and purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, and agency/distributor/franchise agreements.
- Assisting in the setup and structuring of companies, offering advice throughout the entire process.
- Handling capital market cases, election petition cases, and insolvency and debt recovery cases.
We offer a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to the aviation industry, including:
- Providing legal advice on regulatory, operational, and commercial matters.
- Advising on employment issues for both flight and ground crew.
- Supporting the establishment of general sales agencies by preparing necessary documents and providing essential information.
- Handling cases related to baggage damage and loss.
We provide a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of our clients in the banking and finance sector, including:
- Drafting and reviewing credit facility agreements, banking documentation, and security arrangements.
- Assisting in establishing a business presence, registering investments, and securing loans and guarantees.
- Offering expert advice on laws and regulations, including guidance on cross-border and onshore matters, as well as emerging financial products.
- Representing clients in all financial claims, ensuring robust legal support.
- Keeping clients informed on local, regional, and global market developments that may impact their financing arrangements.
Our firm specializes in providing reliable legal solutions across various dispute resolution methods, including:
- Negotiation
- Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration
- Appeals
We offer dedicated and expert representation in a range of disputes, including those related to banking and finance, insurance and reinsurance, real estate, and intellectual property.
We provide a wide range of services to meet your real estate needs, including:
- Preparation of commercial and residential property sale and purchase agreements.
- Management of landlord and rental disputes.
- Advisory services and drafting of commercial and residential leases.
- Handling conventional property transfers.
- Processing miscellaneous applications, consents, and endorsements required during the conveyancing process.
Our Team
Mr. Emad Tawakol
Founder
Mr. Emad Tawakol
Founder
With 40 years of extensive experience across a broad spectrum of sectors, including banking and finance, insurance and reinsurance, real estate, dispute resolution, and litigation, he has established himself as a leading figure in the legal industry.
A graduate of Cairo University in 1978, Mr. Tawakol has provided expert legal services to numerous national and international corporations. His legal expertise, originally centered in Egypt, has expanded throughout the Middle East, and he has successfully represented clients in complex litigation cases around the globe.
Dr. Fady Tawakol
Partner
Dr. Fady Tawakol
Partner
Dr. Tawakol has served as a legal regulator in the Enforcement Department of the Financial Regulatory Authority. In this role, he conducts investigations and legal research into potential violations of securities market laws and aviation regulations. He also prepares memoranda and reports related to cases involving breaches of the Capital Market Law and aviation laws. Additionally, Dr. Tawakol oversees the legal regulation of joint stock listed companies in Egypt.
Beyond his extensive legal career, Dr. Tawakol contributes significant academic expertise. He has served as an Associate Professor at Cape Breton University Canadian International College in Cairo, New Cairo, and is currently a Professor at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He also holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Business and Technology in Jeddah, KSA. Furthermore, Dr. Tawakol is the Managing Editor and Review Board Member for the International Journal of Doctrine, Judiciary, and Legislation (IJDJL), published by the Judges Club of Egypt.
Mr. Gaser El Shazaly
Manging Partner
Mr. Gaser El Shazaly
Manging Partner
Since joining Tawakol Corporate Consultations in 2020, Mr. Shazaly has been instrumental in advising and representing clients in court, before government agencies, and in private legal matters. He is skilled in communicating with clients, colleagues, judges, and all parties involved in a case to efficiently resolve legal disputes.
Mr. Mohamed Mansour
Corporate Governance Counsel
Mr. Mohamed Mansour
Corporate Governance Counsel
Prior to his role at NAEEM, Mr. Mansour spent seven years as the Head of the Inspection Department at the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and three years as a Senior External Auditor at MAZARS Mostafa Shawki & Co.
Mr. Mansour is a licensed Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer and has completed numerous courses organized by prestigious institutions such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Central Bank of Bahrain, the International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (India), the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
He is also an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), and the Egyptian Society of Taxation.
Mr. Mansour holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a postgraduate diploma from the Faculty of Economics & Political Science, Cairo University.