Farida Koura

Farida Koura is an Associate at GLA & Company, Cairo office. Farida possesses expertise in multiple industries and has experience in multiple legal disciplines including M&A’s, Capital Markets, Corporate Structure, Employment and General Corporate and Commercial. Furthermore, she has practical experience in composing and assessing a wide range of commercial contracts, delivering legal counsel on both transactional and non-transactional corporate and regulatory matters, offering guidance on restructuring plans and strategies, overseeing M&A transactions which encompass conducting legal due diligence, performing legal research, and drafting and reviewing transaction documents.

Prior to joining GLA & Co, Farida was working at one of Cairo’s top tier law firms in the Mergers& Acquisitions and Capital Markets department where she provided support to local and international clients.

Education

LLB, Bachelor of Laws, Cairo University English Section- 2021
BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, the American University in Cairo –2021

Professional Memberships

Egyptian Bar Association

Languages

Arabic
English
French

Updates

Merger Control in Qatar: A Unique Approach in the MENA region

Overview Qatar’s competition law regime is unique in the region, especially with respect to merger control. Unlike Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt and others, the Qatar Competition Law (Law No. 19 of 2006) does not currently include quantitative financial thresholds required to be met to trigger a mandatory merger control filing. […]

GLA & Co Shortlisted for Five Categories at the ALM Middle East Legal Awards 2025

In yet another milestone achievement, GLA & Co has been shortlisted for five prestigious categories at the highly regarded ALM Middle East Legal Awards, reinforcing our position as a leading force in the Middle East legal landscape. At the forefront, our Managing Partner, Alex Saleh, has been named a finalist […]

Dubai Courts’ Reaffirmation of the “Without Prejudice” Principle: The Pledge Toward a Harmonious Settlement of Conflicts

In a recent development, Dubai courts have reiterated their unwavering and unqualified support of the ‘without prejudice’ principle, which serves as a central pillar in the arbitrational practice of safeguarding the strict confidentiality of all settlement discussions. The principle, which bars any documents or communications marked “without prejudice” from being […]