Sherif Elatfy tapped as Al Tamimi & Company’s energy head in Egypt

Al Tamimi & Company appointed Sherif Elatfy (LinkedIn) as head of energy for its Egypt office, the firm said in a statement (pdf). Elatfy joins from Ibrachy & Dermarkar, where he also headed the energy department. He brings more than three decades of experience advising on oil and gas, renewables, power, and infrastructure, including 23 years as general counsel at ExxonMobil Egypt and four years as legal counsel at BP.

What they said: “Sherif’s leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our capabilities and expanding our offering to clients operating in this critical sector,” said Ayman Nour, partner and head of the firm’s Egypt office. “His arrival comes at a pivotal time as Egypt continues to prioritize energy diversification, sustainability, and infrastructure growth.”