A Deep Dive into Egypt’s New Ex-Ante Merger Control Regime
The Egypt chapter of The Legal 500: Merger Control Country Comparative Guide is now live.
In this edition, our team unpacks Egypt’s new ex-ante merger control regime, outlining the thresholds with an Egypt nexus, the dual ECA/FRA lane, simplified procedures, and the evolving stance on gun-jumping.
Understanding the ECA’s Pre-Merger Process
Readers will find a practical roadmap to navigating the ECA’s pre-merger process — including what qualifies as control or material influence, how domestic and global thresholds truly operate, and when a foreign-to-foreign merger still triggers local filing requirements.
The guide also delves into the dual-track jurisdiction between the ECA and the FRA, the fast-track procedure, and early insights from the first wave of filings since June 2024.
Addressing Key Grey Areas for Investors
We also examine the grey areas that investors care about most — including how “gun-jumping” is being interpreted, when the ECA can call in sub-threshold deals, and which remedies or efficiency arguments can help secure clearance.
Expert Insight
This analysis was led by Dr. Amir Nabi, Partner – Trade & Competition and former Chairman of the Egyptian Competition Authority, providing expert and up-to-date insight into Egypt’s evolving merger control framework.
The contributor to this article is DR. Amir Nabil, Partner.