Norton Rose Fulbright > Casablanca, Morocco > Firm Profile
Norton Rose Fulbright Offices
IMMEUBLE MERBOUHA
10 BIS RUE ALI ABDERRAZAK
CASABLANCA
Morocco
Norton Rose Fulbright > The Legal 500 Rankings
Morocco > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Norton Rose Fulbright is a market leader in operations, project financing, financial restructuring, and corporate lending transactions. Alain Malek leads the Morocco and North African practice. Malek is a seasoned practitioner with a strong track record handling cross-border transactions across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with particular expertise in the insurance, energy, and telecoms sectors. Additionally, Roberto Cristofolini specialises in banking and stock exchange law in Morocco and France and recently advised the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Morocco on the private equity funds adopted by the Council of Government.Practice head(s):
Alain Malek
Other key lawyers:
Roberto Cristofolini
Key clients
HPS
Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance
Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l’Industrie
Banque centrale Populaire
Société de Dessalement d’Eau d’Agadir (SEDA)
Work highlights
- Advising Hightech Payment Systems (HPS) with respect to an increase in capital reserved to managers and employees of the group, via the subscription of stock options.
- Acted with the World Bank Group (acting under its Joint Capital Markets Program – J-CAP) to advise the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Morocco on bill n°58-22 amending and supplementing law n°41-05 on private equity funds (OPCCs), adopted by the Council of Government on 8 March 2023.
- Advised Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) and Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l’Industrie (BMCI) on the financing of the acquisition by Helios of a majority stake in the T2S Medtech group.
Morocco > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s Casablanca office has particular strength within the infrastructure, transport, telecoms, and construction sectors. Notably, the firm also has a strong antitrust and compliance practice. Co-leading the team is Alain Malek, based in Casablanca, whose expertise is reflected in his high-profile clients. Malek is currently advising the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Digital Economy in an investment agreement with several Chinese construction corporations. Working alongside Malek is practice co-head Roberto Cristofolini, who focuses on corporate law and finance.Practice head(s):
Alain Malek; Roberto Cristofolini
Testimonials
‘The team has a very pragmatic, business-oriented approach. They have a very good knowledge of local practice and the expectations of the local competition authority. ’
‘The team delivered results on time, and they were very thorough in the details ’
‘Easy to access, very responsive.’
Key clients
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Digital Economy
Group Cimat
Brookfield Corporation
Wafa Assurance
KPMG France
KPMG International
Stellantis
BNP Paribas (BNPP)
Credit Agricole Consumer Finance (CACF)
Santander
Cameco Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising Brookfield and Cameco Corporation in the filing of their joint acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company with the Moroccan competition council; this transaction is international in scope and relates to the nuclear energy sector.
- Advised Wafa Assurance in the context of the sale by Crédit Agricole SA of its 10% stake in Crédit du Maroc to Holmarcom.
- Provided legal assistance in the first cartel investigation launched by the Morocco Competition Council.
Morocco > Tourism and real estate Tier 1
Norton Rose Fulbright Casablanca provides corporate related real estate and construction advice to developers, government-linked businesses, and financial institutions. Alain Malek recently advised on the structuring of real estate development, development of residential complexes, and negotiation of lease agreements to various operators, real estate funds, and property developers. Meanwhile, Mathieu Dahan provides support on the firm’s most significant matters, including advising the real estate branch of a Saudi group concerning issues relating to an office building in Casablanca.Practice head(s):
Alain Malek; Mathieu Dahan
Key clients
Attijari Wafa Bank
Assoufid Properties SA
Asas Investment Ltd
Mediterannea Capital Partner
AMDIE
Ministry of Investment
Yamed Group
Beyond Technology
SADV (OCP Group)
MEDZ
Work highlights
- Advised SADV in the structuring of real estate development and compiled a detailed review and analysis of all possible options, with advantages and drawbacks, for the development of the Green City of Benguérir.
- Advising the developer, Assoufid Properties, in relation to the development of residential complex in Marrakech, the real estate structuring (joint ownership associations, RIPT) and the management of the St Regis (Marriott) hotel.
- Assisting Canadian group, Beyond Technology, in relation to the implementation of its activity in Casanearshore, including negotiation of the lease agreement for its offices.
Morocco > Projects and public law Tier 2
Norton Rose Fulbright > Firm Profile
The firm: Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4,000 lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.
Areas of practice: Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses.
Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. For more information, see nortonrosefulbright.com
Offices: We have offices in the world’s most important business, financial and regulatory centres and are active in strategically important growth markets. Our offices are located in Amsterdam, Athens, Austin, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Brussels, Calgary, Canberra, Cape Town, Casablanca, Dallas, Denver, Dubai, Durban, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Istanbul, Jakarta (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia), Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Minneapolis, Monaco, Montréal, Moscow, Munich, New York, Ottawa, Paris, Perth, Piraeus, Port Moresby, Québec, Rio de Janeiro, Riyadh (in association with Mohammed Al-Ghamdi Law Firm), San Antonio, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, St Louis, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Warsaw and Washington, DC. In Africa, we have alliances with firms in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Zimbabwe
Number of partners (worldwide): 1,000+
Number of other fee-earners (worldwide): 2,000+
Total staff: 7,500+
Global key contacts
Financial institutions: James Bateson
Energy: Anne Lapierre and John Mauel
Infrastructure, mining and commodities: Nick Merritt
Transport: Harry Theochari
Technology: Nick Abrahams
Life sciences and healthcare: Stacey Martinez and Randy Sutton
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Financial institutions | James Bateson | ||
Energy | Anne Lapierre and John Mauel | ||
Infrastructure, mining and commodities | Nick Merritt | ||
Transport | Harry Theochari | ||
Technology | Nick Abrahams | ||
Life sciences and healthcare | Stacey Martinez and Randy Sutton |
Other
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