English-speaking lawyers in Cairo

English-speaking lawyers in Cairo work with diplomats, teachers, oil and gas staff, investors and foreigners married to Egyptians. The capital is also where most ministries, regulators and company registries sit, so much paperwork ends up here.

Residence permits for foreigners are issued by the passports and immigration authority, and renewals can stall without help. Investors register companies through GAFI and need advice on foreign ownership and labour quotas. Property buyers in Cairo should check title and registration with the real estate publicity office. Marriage between a foreigner and an Egyptian goes through the Ministry of Justice, and divorce or custody follows personal status law, which differs by religion.

Lawyers must be members of the Egyptian Bar Syndicate, and you can ask for a membership card. Courts work in Arabic only, so foreign documents need legalisation and an Arabic translation from an approved office. Agree fees in writing with your Cairo lawyer and keep receipts. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.