Gilan Khalil

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Biography

Gilan is an Associate in the Corporate Structuring practice in Egypt. She specializes in corporate structuring, restructuring, and she works closely with the various ministries and government authorities in Egypt.

Gilan has experience in drafting and reviewing numerous commercial contracts, incorporating companies in Egypt, Delaware, and the U.A.E, preparations for Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Assembly Meetings, carrying out due diligence reports, as well as providing legal advice in many different aspects of corporate matters relating to incorporation, merge, acquisition, and liquidation of the companies.

Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, Gilan worked as an Associate at Samir Law Firm where she worked in Media and M&As, prior to joining Samir Law Firm, she completed a three-month internship at Levari Law Firm,.

Recent Experience

Providing comprehensive advice to foreign investors on optimal corporate structures for their operations in Egypt, including overseeing the incorporation process.
Advising companies on compliance with Egyptian laws and regulations.
Licensing the activities of the companies in accordance with Egyptian laws, regulations, and decrees.
Drafting and reviewing numerous commercial agreements.
Facilitating obtaining the tourism license of an Italian company in accordance with the newly amended Tourism Law No. 8 of 2022 and its Executive Regulation.
Advising and participating in major transfer of shares transaction of international company.
Reviewing agreement in compliance with the Egyptian Competition Law.
Participating in secretarial work such as general assemblies and board meetings.
Providing legal corporate structuring advice to international companies.
Providing legal opinion regarding SPACs in Egypt.
Offering legal advice on Egyptian employment law matters.
Establishing a representative office for a foreign company in Egypt
Conducting a due diligence report in the banking sector.
Providing legal advice to international companies in establishing local presences in Egypt, onshore, free zones, and special economic zone.