Leading Individuals

Employment in Algeria

ADNA

ADNA, formed by a merger of firms across North Africa including Bourabiat Associés, has notable experience in advising clients on a variety of employment matters, including day-to-day queries, immigration advice, acquisition-related employment work, and risk assessments of potential contentious issues. The firm has recently been assisting clients in the pharmaceutical, technology, and oil and gas industries. Valérie Veaux-Muller heads the team, offering her experience in employment and social security law across Algeria and France, including from her previous position as head of social affairs.

Practice head(s):

Valérie Veaux-Muller


Key clients

Air Products


BNP Paribas


Emerging Capital Partners


The Carlyle Group


DP World


Edison


Development Partners International (DPI)


Fruital (Coca-Cola)


Cevital Occidental Petroleum


International Finance Corporation (IFC)


Honaine/Aguas de Skikda (Abengoa)


Myah Bahr


Danieli


FMO


OPIC (now DFC)


Samsung C&T


Suez


Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals


Numidis


Neptune Energy


Procter & Gamble


CVC Capital Partners


China Investment Corporation


Nestlé


Azadea


Fruital (Coca-Cola)


Volotea


Airbus


Oracle


Geodis


Lenovo


Jotun


Lactalis


Al Ghurair Group


Work highlights


  • Advising Webuild on the merger with Astaldi, particularly employment law questions such as the consultation of employees’ representatives and the transfer of employment contracts.
  • Advising a European oil and gas company on all employment and HR issues arising from the acquisition of a major oil and gas company’s subsidiaries.
  • Advising Occidental Petroleum Corporation on immigration issues.

Bennani & Associés LLP

Bennani & Associés LLP has a comprehensive employment practice with a contentious and non-contentious offering. It acts for a growing client base of multinational corporations, including household name companies in various industries. Recent work includes a broad array of employment matters, including reviewing and advising on contracts, disputes, regulation, transfer of employees, dismissals, work permits and authorisations. Managing partner Mourad Seghir, who is also qualified in New York, leads the team.

Practice head(s):

Mourad Seghir


Other key lawyers:

Badereddine Kacem


Testimonials

‘The team is available, trustworthy and pays attention to detail.’ 

‘The firm is very knowledgeable and efficient. They are extremely responsive to client needs and provide practical approaches to challenges.’

‘Mourad Seghir is always willing to go the extra mile and offers sound advice. He is professional and has an exceptional understanding of the law.’ 

Key clients

ABB


Abbott


Aramex


BP


Bristol-Myers Squibb


Daimler AG


Elekta


ENI


Firmenich


IQVIA (formerly Quintiles and IMS Health)


ING


Lincoln Electric


Luxury Motors Works


Motorola Solutions


Paul Wurth International


Phillips


Simalga


Smollan


Stream Flo


Work highlights


  • Advised Bristol-Myers Squibb on its disinvestment in Algeria, including advice on the lay-off of employees and subsequent labour litigation.
  • Assisted regular client IQVIA in the review of its internal regulations and applicable health and safety rules in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as in day-to-day employment matters.
  • Acting for metals multinational Paul Wurth in order to obtain work permits and visas for its foreign employees working on a major steel plant project.