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Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés has a leading real estate practice, assisting clients throughout all phases of projects. The firm is active in large-scale projects for the development of hotels and coastal resorts, and recently advised Sienna Investment Group on management and other agreements relating to the Ritz Carlton hotel in Tamuda Bay. The firm continues to act for holiday accommodation company Pierre & Vacances.

UGGC & Associés is active in the tourism industry, and recently advised on the construction and funding of three hotels in Marrakech. The team has also been active assisting one of the largest real estate groups in Morocco on a number of projects.

August & Debouzy handles large-scale real estate projects. The firm has recently been negotiating lease agreements for various shopping malls in Morocco.

Bennani & Associés LLP has an active, seven-lawyer real estate practice in which Mehdi Bennani is noted for his expertise and experience.

CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre primarily advises on tourism-related tax matters, but recently assisted Pestana – the largest Portuguese tourism and leisure group – in relation to the management of a timeshare project in Casablanca.

Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira assists domestic and multinational corporations on real estate finance and urban development matters.

Garrigues Maroc Sarl advises on the construction side of real estate projects, and also provides commercial and tax assistance on lease contracts.

Hajji & Associés’ real estate mandates are handled by corporate partner Myriam Bennani. The department advises on hotel and resort investment in Morocco, primarily assisting foreign investors.

Kettani Law Firm has been advising on a number of large-scale tourism developments in Marrakech.

Mernissi – FIGES assists Moroccan clients with hotel development projects, and advises on real estate investment funds.

Clients praise JeantetAssociés as providing ‘good, tailored advice’ and an ‘absolutely top-notch service’. The firm recently advised on the construction of a resort complex in Morocco.

Lefèvre Pelletier & associés’ Casablanca office advises on hotel and real estate transactions. Alain Gauvin is recommended for his ‘intimate knowledge of the local legal market’.

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