Emad Fikry

Real Estate & Construction and Hotels & Leisure

Real estate, construction, and hospitality are at the forefront of transformation across the Middle East – reshaping cities, driving investment, and demanding increasingly sophisticated legal frameworks.

In the June edition of Law Update, we take a closer look at the legal shifts influencing the sector – from Dubai’s new Real Estate Investment Funds Law and major reforms in Qatar, to Bahrain’s push toward digitalisation in property and timeshare regulation. We also explore practical issues around strata, zoning, joint ventures, and hotel management agreements that are critical to navigating today’s market.

As the landscape becomes more complex, understanding the legal dynamics behind these developments is key to making informed, strategic decisions.

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2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.

Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

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Biography

Emad is a Senior Associate in our corporate structuring practice in the Egypt office.

He has extensive experience advising on civil, commercial, trade, companies, labour and social insurance laws. Further, Emad has experience in civil law disputes and litigation processes related to trade and lease disputes.

Emad is also experienced in advising on and preparing all documentation necessary for corporate secretarial work for corporations in Egypt (including boards and general assemblies) and has participated in the establishment and amendment of many types of companies.

He has experience advising on the Egyptian Labour Law and drafting of employment contracts as well as on work permits issuance processes and preparation of related documentation and other important matters.

He joined Khodeir, Nour & Taha in 2014. Before this, he worked as an associate at Fouad Al Feky Law Firm (2008-2011) and as a legal consultant at NIS Technology (2011-2014).

Recent Experience

Assisting in the re-branding of Mobinil Egypt to Orange, including all new permits and modifications to the documentation.
Assisting local pharmaceutical companies in obtaining required permits related to medical reagents. He has also assisted such companies in their importation processes; and
Providing continuous advice on intellectual property related matters to J. Walter Thompson Egypt (JWT).
Handling the registration of Tarek Nour Holding’s lands and property.
Working on incorporating several companies in Egypt for high-profile clients such as Decathlon, BDP International, Akka Egypt and El Deera.