Morocco > Banking, finance and capital markets
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Banking, finance and capital markets
Leading individuals
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- Nadia Kettani Kettani Law Firm
- Patrick Larrivé UGGC & Associés
- Hicham Naciri Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés
Often referred to as ‘the leading French firm in Morocco’, Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés recently advised Médi Télécom on the refinancing of its €450m local debt. In October 2009, the firm welcomed the arrival of finance and capital markets specialist Ayoub Eddaira from White & Case LLP in Paris. Office head Hicham Naciri is highly recommended for his in-depth knowledge of corporate finance and foreign investments.
Kettani Law Firm has a wide-ranging practice but is particularly well recognised in the fields of corporate and project finance. Nadia Kettani handles high-profile transactions for international clients. The firm recently advised the Moroccan government on its non-guaranteed €400m sovereign Eurobond issue.
Patrick Larrivé’s ‘extremely responsive’ team at UGGC & Associés, has expanded its practice through the recent recruitment of seven lawyers. The department is active in investment funds work, and is also advising state agencies on the financing of the Rabat and Casablanca tramways.
August & Debouzy saw instructions from new clients in the project finance arena. The team, headed by Kamal Nasrollah, also advises on debt restructuring and insolvency matters.
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre dealt with a growing workload of banking and finance matters in 2010. The firm advises a range of clients on structuring issues.
Hajji & Associés, under Amin Hajji, regularly acts as local counsel for international financial institutions and advises on Moroccan financial regulations.
Mernissi – FIGES provides ‘expert local knowledge’ and has been busy working alongside Magic Circle firms on project finance deals, including advising the lenders on the financing of the Safi power plant project.
JeantetAssociés’ practice is developing following its recent arrival into the Moroccan market. The ‘highly professional’ teams in its Paris and Casablanca offices have significant expertise in private equity and investment funds.
Alain Gauvin, office head of Lefèvre Pelletier & associés, represents several Moroccan banks, and regularly advises Citibank in asset and acquisition financing matters.