About us

We are focused on the consistent and reliable timely delivery of high-quality legal advice

Who we are

In 2006, Jim Wright, Ahmed El Sharkawy and Karim Sarhan established Sharkawy & Sarhan. Their extensive experience and different backgrounds combined to create a firm established to provide high quality business law services. The firm became one of the leading firms in Egypt. Sharkawy & Sarhan was born out of its founders’ mutual desire to be a value-based institution.

Our desire for excellence is a commitment to the hard work and high level of internal organization which can bring a seamless service and uniform quality of work to all clients.

Who we are

In 2006, Jim Wright, Ahmed El Sharkawy and Karim Sarhan established Sharkawy & Sarhan. Their extensive experience and different backgrounds combined to create a firm established to provide high quality business law services. The firm became one of the leading firms in Egypt. Sharkawy & Sarhan was born out of its founders’ mutual desire to be a value-based institution.

Our desire for excellence is a commitment to the hard work and high level of internal organization which can bring a seamless service and uniform quality of work to all clients.

We take a ‘one firm approach’ where lawyers work seamlessly together to share knowledge, ideas and to explore the limits of the law.

We consistently provide our clients with an overall package that is commercial, reputable and competitive.

We believe a good lawyer is approachable, straightforward and open, listens to you and understands your objectives.

We take a ‘one firm approach’ where lawyers work seamlessly together to share knowledge, ideas and to explore the limits of the law.

We consistently provide our clients with an overall package that is commercial, reputable and competitive.

We believe a good lawyer is approachable, straightforward and open, listens to you and understands your objectives.

Our Vision

To be a leading law firm, which, as an institution, is always driven by its clients’ needs and is committed to be ethical, provide excellent work and equal opportunities to its members.

Our Values

Unwavering loyalty to our values. We base all our relationships, both externally and internally on mutual respect, dignity, and integrity.

INTEGRITY & RESPECTFUL TREATMENT

Aspiration to clarity and consistency. No secrets and no surprises are our goals. Within the firm, we have an open book policy. Subject only to the constraints of our client confidentiality obligations and our members personal requirements, all members are entitled to ask for any information about the firm and the accounts and are encouraged to suggest improvements.

COMMUNICATION & TRANSPARENCY

We recruit through a fair and transparent process and retain highly talented calibers who genuinely believe in our vision and values, and who will put the necessary effort to achieve our vision. We will provide real growth opportunities and a clear career path to all.

EQUALITY & FAIRNESS

We contribute 10% of our profits to development projects in Egypt. We consider service to the community as a core value of our business.

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY

Commitment to fostering future lawmakers and providing them with clear career paths.

EMPOWERMENT

We are committed to creating an environment throughout the firm in which people learn and grow both personally and professionally. The firm has an ethos of transferring skills and experience from and to each member of the firm. The partners and senior lawyers pay particular attention to mentoring and training young lawyers. Young lawyers learn most and best by working alongside experienced lawyers, and by having direct client exposure. Each Member of the firm will be given equal opportunities for growth and development.

LEARNING & MENTORING

Our Vision

To be a leading law firm, which, as an institution, is always driven by its clients’ needs and is committed to be ethical, provide excellent work and equal opportunities to its members.

Our Core Values

INTEGRITY & RESPECTFUL TREATMENT

Unwavering loyalty to our values. We base all our relationships, both externally and internally on mutual respect, dignity, and integrity.

COMMUNIATION & TRANSPARENCY

Aspiration to clarity and consistency. No secrets and no surprises are our goals. Within the firm, we have an open book policy. Subject only to the constraints of our client confidentiality obligations and our members personal requirements, all members are entitled to ask for any information about the firm and the accounts and are encouraged to suggest improvements.

EQUALITY & FAIRNESS

We recruit through a fair and transparent process and retain highly talented calibers who genuinely believe in our vision and values, and who will put the necessary effort to achieve our vision. We will provide real growth opportunities and a clear career path to all.

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY

We contribute 10% of our profits to development projects in Egypt. We consider service to the community as a core value of our business.

EMPOWERMENT

Commitment to fostering future lawmakers and providing them with clear career paths.

LEARNING & MENTORING

We are committed to creating an environment throughout the firm in which people learn and grow both personally and professionally. The firm has an ethos of transferring skills and experience from and to each member of the firm. The partners and senior lawyers pay particular attention to mentoring and training young lawyers. Young lawyers learn most and best by working alongside experienced lawyers, and by having direct client exposure. Each Member of the firm will be given equal opportunities for growth and development.