Mohamed Ashraf HosnyLaw Office · Cairo, Egypt
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Family & personal status

Foreigner Marriage & Embassy Procedures

Legal handling of marriage between foreigners and Egyptians in Cairo, from embassy-issued marital-status documents to the competent Ministry of Justice marriage office — requirements vary by nationality, embassy and personal status.

  • Marital-status, no-impediment or equivalent certificate required by your embassy and accepted by the Egyptian authority
  • Marriage contract before the Cairo notary of foreigners' affairs
  • Translation, legalization and Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamping
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Real estate

Real Estate Contracts

Drafting and reviewing Cairo property contracts — apartments, villas, offices and land — with terms that protect the buyer at every payment stage.

  • Preliminary and final sale contract drafting
  • Payment schedules, penalties and delivery guarantees
  • Developer contract review in New Cairo, Zamalek, Maadi and downtown
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Real estate

Property Due Diligence

Full title investigation before you pay: ownership chain, mortgages, liens, court disputes and building permits verified at Cairo registries.

  • Title and ownership chain verification
  • Mortgage, lien and seizure searches
  • Municipality permits and violation checks
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Real estate

Property Registration (صحة توقيع / العقد الأخضر)

Protecting your contractual position through signature validation (صحة توقيع) where appropriate, while pursuing legally recognised ownership through validity and enforceability proceedings or final registration — the green contract — depending on the case.

  • Signature validation (صحة توقيع) filings — confirms the seller signed; it does not by itself transfer ownership
  • Validity and enforceability lawsuits (صحة ونفاذ) to establish the contract's legal effect
  • Final registration and the green contract (العقد الأخضر) — the strongest recognised evidence of ownership
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Disputes & litigation

Real Estate Fraud Recovery

Recovering money and property for clients defrauded by sellers, brokers or developers in Cairo, through criminal complaints and civil claims.

  • Criminal complaints for fraud and breach of trust
  • Civil claims for restitution and damages
  • Precautionary seizure over the seller's assets
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Business & corporate

Company Formation for Foreigners

Establishing LLC, OPC and branch offices for foreign founders through GAFI in Cairo — from name reservation to tax card and commercial register.

  • GAFI incorporation and investor approvals
  • Articles of association drafting
  • Tax card, commercial register and social insurance file
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Residency & nationality

Residency & Visas

Residency permits, visa extensions, work permits and residency by property investment, filed with the competent Passport, Immigration and Nationality authorities in Cairo, including the relevant offices in Abbassia where applicable.

  • Tourist, work, study and property-based residency
  • Visa extension and overstay settlement
  • Work permits for foreign employees
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Advisory & documents

Powers of Attorney & Legalization

Drafting, notarizing and legalizing powers of attorney so your matters proceed in Cairo while you are abroad. Legalization requirements depend on the country of issue and the document type.

  • General and special powers of attorney
  • Authentication by the competent authorities in the country of issue, then legalization by the Egyptian embassy or consulate
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation and any required procedures in Egypt
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Disputes & litigation

Civil, Criminal & Family Cases for Foreigners

Representation before Cairo civil, criminal, economic and family courts, with clear English reporting at every stage.

  • Civil claims, debt recovery and contract disputes
  • Criminal defense from investigation to judgment
  • Family matters: custody, alimony, guardianship
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Disputes & litigation

Commercial Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Representation in domestic and international arbitration seated in Cairo, including CRCICA proceedings, mediation and enforcement of arbitral awards.

  • Drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses
  • Representation before CRCICA and ad hoc tribunals
  • Mediation and negotiated settlements
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Business & corporate

Labour & Employment Law

Employment contracts, terminations, end-of-service settlements and labour court disputes for employers and employees in Cairo.

  • Employment and consultancy contract drafting
  • Termination, resignation and end-of-service entitlements
  • Labour office complaints and court claims
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Business & corporate

Corporate & Commercial Contracts

Day-to-day commercial legal support in Cairo: supply, distribution, agency, franchise, shareholder and joint-venture agreements.

  • Supply, distribution and agency agreements
  • Shareholder, partnership and joint-venture contracts
  • Franchise and licensing arrangements
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Advisory & documents

Tax Advisory & Disputes

Egyptian tax registration, VAT and income tax compliance, tax inspections and appeals before Cairo tax committees and courts.

  • Tax card, VAT registration and filings
  • Tax inspection and assessment defence
  • Internal committees and tax appeal courts
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Business & corporate

Trademarks & Intellectual Property

Trademark, patent and copyright registration in Egypt, plus enforcement against infringement and counterfeit goods.

  • Trademark search, filing and renewal
  • Patent and industrial design registration
  • Copyright protection and licensing
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Family & personal status

Inheritance & Estate Distribution

Declaration of heirs, estate inventory, distribution of Egyptian assets and cross-border inheritance for foreign heirs.

  • Declaration of heirs (إعلام وراثة)
  • Estate inventory and asset tracing
  • Division lawsuits and partition of property
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Disputes & litigation

Banking, Cheques & Debt Recovery

Recovering debts in Cairo through bounced-cheque proceedings, payment orders, precautionary seizure and enforcement.

  • Bounced cheque and bill of exchange actions
  • Payment orders and summary claims
  • Precautionary and executive seizure
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Family & personal status

Family Law: Divorce, Custody & Alimony

Family court representation in Cairo for divorce, khul', custody, visitation, alimony and guardianship, for Egyptians and mixed couples.

  • Divorce and khul' proceedings
  • Custody, visitation and travel permission
  • Alimony, maintenance and marital home
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Residency & nationality

Egyptian Nationality & Citizenship by Investment

Applications for Egyptian nationality by marriage, descent, long residency or the citizenship-by-investment programme.

  • Citizenship by investment and deposit routes
  • Nationality by marriage and by descent
  • File preparation and ministry follow-up
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Disputes & litigation

Criminal Defence & Police Station Attendance

Urgent criminal defence in Cairo: police station attendance, prosecution investigations, bail requests and trial representation.

  • Immediate attendance at police stations
  • Representation before the Public Prosecution
  • Bail, release requests and travel bans
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Business & corporate

Investment Licensing & Government Permits

Operating licences, industrial register, import/export cards and sector approvals for businesses established in Cairo.

  • Operating and activity licences
  • Industrial register and import/export cards
  • Sector approvals and security clearances
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Disputes & litigation

Insurance & Compensation Claims

Claims for traffic accidents, medical error, property damage and insurance refusals before Cairo civil courts.

  • Traffic accident and personal injury claims
  • Medical error compensation
  • Property and fire damage claims
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Advisory & documents

Technology, E-Commerce & Data Contracts

Software, SaaS and e-commerce agreements, website terms, privacy policies and Egyptian personal data protection compliance.

  • Software, SaaS and development agreements
  • E-commerce terms and consumer protection
  • Privacy policies and data processing terms
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