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Gide Loyrette Nouel Maroc

63 BOULEVARD MOULAY YOUSSEF, 20000 CASABLANCA, MOROCCO

Tel:: Work +212 22 27 46 28
Fax:: Fax +212 22 27 30 16

Web:: www.gide.com
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Morocco

Banking, finance and capital markets

Within Banking, finance and capital markets, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a first tier firm,

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.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a first tier firm,

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.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a first tier firm,

At Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés, the majority of the team is admitted to the Casablanca Bar and office head Hicham Naciri is a member of the arbitration court at ICC Morocco. The dispute resolution practice includes litigation over public tenders and project agreements.

Intellectual property

Within Intellectual property, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a third tier firm,

Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés assists clients in litigation over counterfeits. The team also has experience in trade mark registration, and advises on IP asset portfolios.

Legal market overview

Within Legal market overview,

The most dominant legal presence in Morocco comes from French and Spanish firms, maximising Morocco’s EU relationship and capitalising on similarities between French and Moroccan law. A major player is the highly regarded Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés, which maintains the largest presence in the country. The latest French firm to break into the market is JeantetAssociés, which opened its Casablanca office in 2010, headed by former Brandford-Griffith & Associés partner Laurent Sablé.

Projects and public law

Within Projects and public law, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a first tier firm,

Gide Loyrette Nouel – Naciri & Associés handles foreign project investment and public law regulatory matters, and has been busy advising on large-scale energy and education projects. A key client is Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture, which has instructed the firm in relation to the development of a desalination water plant.

Tourism and real estate

Within Tourism and real estate, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a first tier firm,

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.

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