Dr. Michael Boutros

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“Michael Boutros has a proven track record in high-value acquisitions, restructurings and divestitures, while Rehan El-Bashary is highly regarded for cross-border transactions in the tech, e-commerce and real estate sectors.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Corporate, Commercial, and M&A

“Michael Boutros is well versed in multimillion-dollar corporate restructurings as well as assisting clients with cross-border acquisitions. His clientele ranges from real estate developers to major international corporations. He is also able to advise on joint ventures.” Chambers & Partners, Global Guide 2024, Corporate and M&A

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Corporate and M&A

“When I reach out, Michael Boutros will respond right away. He is always there and is highly professional.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2024, Corporate and M&A

‘The Firm is very proactive and commercially oriented to the client’s needs. Dr. Michael Boutros assisted by Mr. Mehiar Joulji are always available to solve any issues that may arise during the execution of a new project, mainly in corporate areas.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Corporate, Commercial, and M&A

"Michael Boutros distinguished himself as a commercially oriented lawyer and a highly skilled negotiator."

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Corporate and M&A

"Michael is a great lawyer who is very knowledgeable and meticulous with his work."

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Corporate and M&A

“Michael Boutros is a Cairo-based lawyer who is well versed in multimillion-dollar corporate restructurings as well as assisting clients with company registration. His clientele ranges from startups to major international corporations.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2022, Corporate and M&A

An impressed source commented: “He shows exceptional knowledge and command of Egyptian law.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2021, Corporate and M&A

“Michael Boutros is commended by clients for his skilled handling of M&A and non-contentious employment.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2020, Corporate and M&A

“A client said: "He is genuinely interested in helping his clients. It is nice working with him – he has a pleasant attitude and a great personality."

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2020, Corporate and M&A

“His recent work includes advising the Regina Food Group on a EGP75 million capital increase.”

Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2020, Corporate and M&A

"At Shahid Law Firm, Michael Boutros is conversant with multimillion-dollar corporate restructurings and company registration matters. His clientele spans from start-ups to large international corporations."

Business Today Lawyer Awards 2023

Michael is a Partner at Shahid Law Firm, where he leads the Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice group. With 18 years of extensive experience in capital markets, corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, employment, and liquidations, Michael has established himself as a key figure in the legal landscape.

Since joining Shahid Law Firm in 2017, after an impressive 11-year tenure at one of the world’s largest international law firms in Cairo, Michael has focused his transactional work on initial public offerings, private placements, and high-stakes mergers and acquisitions. He is known for his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive major projects to successful completion.

Regularly acting as the lead lawyer in the transactions he oversees, Michael has a proven track record of advising leading multinational companies on large cross-border transactions, ensuring that their business objectives are met while adhering to all legal requirements. His strategic insight and client-centered approach have made him a trusted advisor in the corporate sector.

Michael has assisted in the execution of high value acquisitions, restructurings and divestitures in Egypt for companies in the real estate, food and beverage, natural resources, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceutical and tourism industries, including but not limited to:

Assisting in the IPO of a number of companies in Egypt, including but not limited to:

- - Juhayna Food Industries Company, a leading food and beverage entity, as issuers counsel in connection with its IPO and offshore/onshore private placement.
  - Palm Hills Development Company in connection with conducting a due diligence and the preparation of the public subscription notice.
  - Amer Group in connection with conducting a due diligence and the preparation of the public subscription notice.
  - Edita Food Industries Company in connection with its IPO transaction. In addition, providing the necessary legal services for the company related to EGX disclosure requirements.

Assisting a major sugar manufacturing company in its potential public offering procedure.
Representing a major company in the merger with a petroleum company for a total consideration of USD 2.532.000.000.
Representing one of the largest real estate companies in Egypt in a private placement process.
Assisting a private US company in its tender offer for the acquisition of a publicly listed company.
Representing one of the biggest listed real estate companies in Egypt for an acquisition of a majority share of one of the largest companies in the country.
Representing foreign entities in the acquisition of private sector companies.
Representing various local clients in issuance of depository receipt and registration with the Stock Exchange.
Conducting due diligence over various private and publicly held companies.

Michael holds a PhD from Savoie University granted by the Grenoble École Doctorale (France); a Master of International and European Business Law (LLM) from the University of Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne, and an LL.B. from Cairo University in 2005.