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Tunisia > Legal market overview

Typically one of North Africa’s most buoyant economies, with tourism, agriculture, energy and infrastructure its key drivers, Tunisia saw dramatic change with the revolution of December 2010, and the overthrow of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in January 2011. The country’s first democratic elections, in October 2011, handed power to the moderate Islamist Ennahada party.

The impact of the revolution on the legal market has been severe. Many large deals are on hold as decisions are taken over how to distribute the assets owned by the Ben Ali family. Infrastructure, PPP and privatisation projects have largely been suspended. Law firms and their clients are waiting to see how the political situation develops: foreign investors remain interested, but want political stability.

Adly Bellagha & Associates, Ferchiou & associés and Cabinet Donia Hedda Ellouze dominate the local legal market, and Gide Loyrette Nouel is restructuring as a local firm affiliated with the French firm’s international network.

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