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Specialist Guide to the

Global Leaders in Media Law Practice

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Helmy, Hamza and Partners works in association with Baker & McKenzie, providing clients with access to a global network. The team is regularly involved in advertising and unfair trading litigation. Other areas of specialisation include data protection, e-commerce and regulation. The team advises on sector-related corporate and commercial matters.

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Ibrachy & Demerkar’s position as international advisor to the Egyptian Radio and Television Union and legal counsel of the Egyptian Satellite Company, Nilesat, has put the firm at the forefront of media production, broadcast and transmission activity in Egypt. The team also assists with intellectual property protection, exploitation and licensing.

Internet, marketing and telecommunications are the core areas of practice at Marghany Advocates. The team represents clients including Google, Microsoft, YouTube and Vodafone. Intellectual property and dispute resolution are also among the firm’s focus areas.

Shalakany Law Office is recognised throughout the region as a leading practice. The firm focuses on intellectual property matters connected with the media and entertainment sectors. Lawyers litigate in unfair competition and infringement cases, advise on copyright and software protection and draft licensing agreements. The team also works closely with government agencies and legislators.

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Independent firm Matouk Bassiouny works with multinationals, corporations and government entities on all legal aspects of business ventures in Egypt. The team has a cross-border focus on commercial aspects. Lawyers are noted for their experience in dispute resolution and advising commercial groups.

EGYPT

Egypt’s media industry will be subject to significant growth in 2024, with market value projected to reach USD3,679.00 million, according to Statista. Games is the largest segment with a market volume of USD1,929.00 million.

The country’s gaming market has seen a surge in popularity, with a rising number of local game developers creating “culturally-relevant” and engaging content.

In other significant developments over the past year, Egypt’s Supreme Counsil for Media (SCM) blocked a news media website for sixth months on the grounds of press and media law violation.

The SCM issued a decision in October to Mada Masr news outlet to block the site for violating Articles 6 and 59 of the Media and

Press Law.

Separately, the SCM is preparing legislation that would require social media platforms to obtain a license to access mobile users in the country.