Work Department
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Finance
Position
Senior Legal Counsel | Corporate Transactions & Compliance Specialist
Profile
Ahmed Omar Helmy is a seasoned legal professional with over 15 years of experience working with international law firms and as Head of Legal for leading multinational corporations. He brings deep expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Banking & Finance, Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), and Corporate Governance, advising on complex regulatory compliance and mitigating legal risk in high-stakes transactions.
Throughout his career, Ahmed has structured and successfully closed transactions exceeding $20 billion in value, with a strong track record in driving strategic growth across global markets. His advisory roles span logistics, industrial development, and technology sectors, offering clients robust legal insights and operational clarity.
He previously served as Head of Legal at China Fortune Land Development, where he led legal operations across cross-border transactions and regulatory frameworks, enhancing his international legal capabilities and risk management acumen.
Areas of Expertise
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Banking & Finance
- TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications)
- Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Legal Risk Mitigation
- Industrial Development & Infrastructure
Academic Achievements & Recognition
- LL.M. in International and European Business Law
University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – Cairo University, Egypt
- Licence en Droit – University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Legal 500 EMEA – Recognized as a Next Generation Lawyer in Banking & Finance (2017, 2018)
- IFLR1000 – Named Rising Star Lawyer in Banking (2018)
Languages
Arabic,French, English