Areas of Practice
Our firm specializes in a wide range of legal services, providing expert guidance and representation across various practice areas. Explore our expertise to find the right legal support for your needs.
Maritime Law & Shipping
White Beard Advocates offers one of Egypt’s most specialized maritime law practices, combining deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of the shipping industry. We assist clients such as shipowners, P&I clubs, and port operators with contracts, disputes, vessel arrests, marine insurance, regulatory compliance, and Suez Canal-related matters.
International Trade & Customs
Our team advises on import/export laws, customs procedures, and compliance with Egypt’s customs regulations. We support logistics providers and importers with registrations, licensing, free zone operations, audits, and defending against customs penalties.
Corporate Law
We guide clients in establishing and structuring companies in Egypt, including LLCs, JSCs, and foreign branches. Our services cover corporate restructuring, foreign direct investment, joint ventures, licensing strategy, and regulatory representation.
Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients before all Egyptian courts, handling commercial, civil, administrative, and maritime disputes. We focus on strategic, evidence-based litigation aligned with business objectives.
Commercial Law
We provide legal support across a wide range of commercial activities, including joint ventures, franchising, distribution, and agency agreements. Our advice ensures legal soundness and commercial viability in business transactions.
Banking & Finance
We assist banks and corporate clients in conventional and Islamic finance transactions, debt structuring, and project finance. Our deep knowledge of Central Bank and FRA regulations ensures compliant and effective financial deals.
Employment & Labour
We advise employers on Egyptian labour law compliance, employment contracts, policies, and workplace disputes. Our goal is to minimize legal risk while maintaining strong employer-employee relations.
Civil Law
We provide expert guidance on contractual, tort, and property-related civil matters. Our team ensures clarity in legal interpretation and effective resolution of claims like breach of contract or compensation.
Real Estate & Construction
We support clients throughout the property lifecycle—from acquisition and development to leasing and disposal. Our services include due diligence, zoning, regulatory compliance, and construction contract management.
Intellectual Property
We help clients register, manage, and enforce their IP rights in Egypt, covering trademarks, patents, copyrights, and designs. We also advise on licensing, technology transfer, and IP-related disputes.
Tax Law
We offer comprehensive tax advice, including income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and transfer pricing. Our services ensure efficient tax planning and strong representation in disputes with the Egyptian Tax Authority.
Arbitration & ADR
Our team handles domestic and international arbitration under major institutional rules like CRCICA and ICC. We also advise on mediation and ADR strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and preserve business relationships.