About Itqan
Excellence in Practice. Dedication at Heart
About Itqan
Legal expertise at your service
Itqan – Advocates and Legal Consultants is a full-service law firm that brings together a select team of experienced lawyers and consultants. With a passion for the law and a results-driven approach, we offer integrated legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of corporations, entrepreneurs, and individuals alike.
Founded on a clear vision to reshape the legal service landscape, Itqan stands at the intersection of professionalism, innovation, and deep client trust. We go beyond traditional consultancy — we walk alongside our clients through every legal milestone, offering not just legal advice, but long-term partnership, risk mitigation, and strategic foresight.
From Cairo to Riyadh, and from courtrooms to corporate boardrooms, our depth of legal knowledge and proven track record set us apart as a legal ally in an increasingly complex world.
Itqan – Advocates and Legal Consultants
Our Vision
To be among the leading providers of legal services in Egypt, guided by professional excellence, forward-thinking legal insight, and an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and professionalism.
Our Mission
Itqan is more than a name — it is a promise we make, and a promise we keep in every engagement.
Mahmoud Atef Abdelsalam
Founder & Managing Partner
Our Managing Partner
Mahmoud Atef Abdelsalam
Founder & Managing Partner
Mahmoud Atef is a seasoned legal professional known for his unwavering dedication to his clients, meticulous legal acumen, and passion for the practice of law. As the founding partner of Itqan, he leads the firm with vision, purpose, and an unrelenting commitment to legal excellence.
A graduate of Cairo University’s Faculty of Law, Atef earned top honors in his postgraduate studies, ranking first in the Judicial Sciences Diploma (Procedural Law). His legal journey began early, with internships at prestigious law firms, a leading petroleum company, and one of Egypt’s most prominent banks — experiences that provided him with deep insight into corporate legal operations from the ground up.
A Career Defined by Depth and Impact
Atef has worked with some of the region’s most prominent law firms, handling high-stakes matters across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. His areas of expertise include litigation, arbitration, corporate law, and commercial transactions.
Throughout his career, he has been entrusted with sensitive, high-profile files — including international arbitration cases involving hundreds of millions of dollars, as well as complex legal mandates for high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations.
Milestones & Achievements
Across his distinguished career, Atef has provided legal counsel to major corporations in both Cairo and Riyadh on a wide range of matters, including:
- Comprehensiv Legal Representation: Handling complex civil and commercial disputes before courts and quasi-judicial bodies.
- Strategic Corporate Advisory: Advising on entity formation, IP protection, and structuring cross-border commercial relationships
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Drafting and reviewing bilingual agreements, including share purchase agreements, franchise and distribution contracts, NDAs, MoUs, and LOIs.
- Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance: Preparing board and shareholder resolutions aligned with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks.
- Employment & HR Legal Advisory: Assisting companies with internal policies, labor relations, and legal audits.
Mahmoud Atef is known for his strategic mindset, his precision in legal analysis, and his ability to navigate high-pressure legal environments with clarity and composure.
The Vision Behind Itqan
Itqan was born from Atef’s vision to create a legal institution that embodies true craftsmanship in legal practice, a firm that merges technical excellence with innovation and a deep respect for client trust. Together with his partners, he built Itqan as a home for passionate lawyers who deliver law with thought, discipline, and purpose, and who serve the ambitions of modern businesses with integrity and precision.
Islam El-Hawary
Co-Founder
Our Managing Partner
Islam El-Hawary
Co-Founder
Islam El-Hawary brings over 13 years of extensive legal experience across a broad spectrum of practice areas, including commercial, civil, and labor law, corporate formation and restructuring, legal advisory, contract drafting and review, and litigation before various levels of courts, regulatory authorities, and enforcement bodies.
El-Hawary serves as the Assistant Legal Affairs Manager at Americana Group, one of the region’s largest conglomerates operating in the food and services sectors. In this capacity, he leads the legal function across the Group and its subsidiaries, handling strategic responsibilities such as high-level legal advisory, dispute management, review and drafting of complex commercial contracts, and ensuring full compliance with applicable local and regional laws. He also represents the Group before judicial and regulatory bodies.
He began his legal career at prominent law firms in Egypt, including Baher & James Law Firm and Khaled El-Deeb Law Office, where he worked on sensitive legal matters involving major corporations and high-profile individuals.
His responsibilities included litigation, arbitration, contract drafting, and providing legal opinions in complex commercial, civil, and labor disputes. He also served as in-house Senior Legal Counsel at companies such as Good News Group and Royal for Herbs, giving him a dual perspective that combines the rigors of private practice with the strategic needs of corporate in-house environments.
As a founding partner at ItQan, El-Hawary has played a key role in shaping a progressive legal vision based on providing comprehensive legal services tailored to the real needs of clients,
including corporations, entrepreneurs, and investors. He currently leads several strategic files covering a range of sectors including industry, food, distribution, and real estate, among others.
Key areas of expertise:
- Providing strategic legal advice to senior management and boards of directors.
- Corporate establishment, restructuring, and registration with regulatory authorities in Egypt and abroad.
- Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, agency, distribution, and franchise agreements.
- Managing and resolving disputes before courts and administrative bodies.
- Preparing legal pleadings, memoranda, and appellate briefs in complex litigation.
- Legal risk management, internal policy development, and corporate governance.
- Coordinating with international law firms on cross-border legal matters.
Our Values
The Principles That Define Us At Itqan, our values are more than statements — they are the standards by which we operate and the foundation of every client relationship. They shape our culture, guide our decisions, and reflect our promise of excellence.
Professionalism
We are committed to delivering legal services that reflect the highest levels of competence, diligence, and attention to detail.
Transparency & Integrity
Trust is earned through honesty. We communicate clearly, act ethically, and remain fully accountable to our clients at every stage.
Innovation & Adaptability
The legal landscape is evolving — and so are we. We approach every challenge with a strategic mindset and tailor our solutions to meet changing regulations and business needs.
Confidentiality & Ethics
We safeguard our clients’ interests with the utmost discretion. Privacy, loyalty, and ethical practice are non-negotiable pillars of our profession.
Our Future Outlook
At Itqan, we look beyond the case at hand — we are building a firm for the future.
We aspire to become a leading legal force by consistently offering exceptional services and cultivating deep relationships with our clients.
Delivering legal services that reflect both global best practices and a deep understanding of local markets.
Expanding our reach through strategic alliances with top-tier international law firms.
Training and empowering the next generation of legal talent to uphold the highest standards of the profession.
Why Itqan?
Uncompromising Standards
We uphold the highest levels of precision, confidentiality, and ethical integrity. Every document, every case, and every consultation reflects our commitment to quality.
Smart Law. Trusted People. Exceptional Delivery.
Choosing the right legal partner can define the future of your business. At Itqan, we don’t just provide legal services — we deliver confidence, clarity, and results. Here’s what sets us apart
Strategic Solutions for Complex Challenges
We excel in navigating legal complexity. From multi-jurisdictional disputes to regulatory hurdles, our solutions are not only legally sound but also commercially strategic.
Long-Term Legal Partnership
We believe in building relationships that go beyond transactions. Our goal is to be your trusted legal partner — one who understands your business, anticipates risks, and stands by you at every critical moment.
Get in Touch
Contac Info
Address
72 Gameat Al Dowal Al Arabia St., Mohandessin, Giza, Egypt
Phone
+201050503390
Info@itqanlaw.com
Working hours
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
