Morocco > Corporate and M&A
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Corporate and M&A
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Leading individuals
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- Julien David Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés
- Patrick Larrivé UGGC & Associés
- Hicham Naciri Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés
The ‘easy-to-work-with team’ at Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés is instructed on some major corporate transactions in Morocco, including advising FinanceCom on the sale of its 20% shareholding in Médi Télécom. In 2010, the firm strengthened its practice by recruiting two new associates, Simon Auquier and Soumaya Essadaoui, both of whom are strong in M&A.
Kettani Law Firm handles a significant number of M&A transactions. In 2010, the department, headed by ‘great local lawyer’ Nadia Kettani, acted as local counsel for France Télécom on its purchase of a 40% stake in Médi Télécom.
Corporate is a core practice area for UGGC & Associés, which has experience on a range of acquisitions and is praised as being ‘always available and ready to respect deadlines’ and having ‘very deep knowledge of Moroccan law’.
Bennani & Associés LLP continues to strengthen its presence in the Moroccan market. Name partner Mehdi Bennani heads the transactional team, which acted as local counsel in advising phosphate company OCP on its joint venture with Jacobs Engineering Group.
At Hajji & Associés, ‘good corporate finance lawyer’ Amin Hajji regularly assists companies in restructuring matters, and also has expertise in due diligence and contract drafting.
Mernissi – FIGES in 2010 acted for a biomedical company on the sale of 51% of its shares to a German investment fund. Mohamed El Mernissi is recommended for his knowledge of competition law, and is a member of the Moroccan Competition Commission.
August & Debouzy has an active M&A practice. The firm recently advised a leading global chemicals distributor in relation to the incorporation of a subsidiary and the management of its activities in Morocco.
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre is active in corporate structuring, drafting of documentation and due diligence. Office head Wilfried Le Bihan is a member of the French, American and British Chambers of Commerce for Morocco.
Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira represents Spanish and Portuguese investors from its Casablanca office. Miguel Guerrero is a specialist in corporate law and advises on cross-border transactions, with a focus on M&A and restructuring work.
Garrigues Maroc Sarl, the Casablancan outpost of Spanish firm Garrigues, advises on high-value sales of ownership interests for Moroccan corporations. Clients include Santander and Telefónica.
Law Office of Dr Ben Abderrahmane & Partners advises on a wide range of corporate matters involving Moroccan business law, including the legal and tax aspects of international M&A deals.
Ernst & Young – Associated Advisers prepares contracts and advises on the tax aspects of M&A transactions. Clients include both domestic and international corporations.
JeantetAssociés’ Casablanca office provides a ‘very good overall level of service’ to clients. The firm is active in M&A, and also has a highly regarded employment practice.
Clients are ‘very satisfied with the service’ of Lefèvre Pelletier & associés, which ‘demonstrates impressive dedication to corporate projects, with good value for money’. Hind Belhachmi is recommended.