Bennani & Associés has acted for major international clients on a wide range of regulatory and transactional mandates. The firm has advised on market entry via joint ventures, M&A transactions, and the employment law aspects of opening branches and offices in-country. For multinational firms already present in Algeria, the firm assists with regulatory compliance, with established expertise in labour law, the oil and gas sector, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and telecoms. Mourad Seghir, managing partner, focuses on transactional work and commercial contracts. Senior associate Mohamed Debbouche primarily focuses on banking and finance mandates, with particular expertise in foreign exchange matters.

CMS in Algeria chiefly focuses on assisting clients in the pharmaceutical sector. The firm has advised several multinational pharmaceutical firms on establishing joint venture arrangements with local companies, financing arrangements, and asset acquisition. In 2020, the firm has also advised on restructuring for local subsidiaries. Samir Sayah leads the team, and has transactional experience in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, energy, and telecoms sectors. Amine Sator, the local partner in the Algerian office, advises on intellectual property, labour law, and commercial contracts.

Gide Loyrette Nouel’s corporate and commercial group is led by Samy Laghouati, whose practice is chiefly focused on the oil and gas sector, having acted for ENI and Total on major projects. Of counsel Djamila Annad focuses on upstream and refinery projects. The wide range of mandates the firm has acted on this year includes structuring a capital investment fund, drafting a joint venture agreement for a pharmaceutical client, and handling the sale of a local subsidiary on behalf of Air Product to Sidal, a major Algerian gas producer. Julien Gontier is also noted.

L&P Partners has recently advised on corporate restructuring for clients in the telecoms, automotive, and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm has structured joint venture deals, advised on the sales of local subsidiaries, and provided advice on regulatory changes for clients in the automotive sector. Mohamed Lanouar is well versed in M&A work, as well as financing mandates. Mounir Ait Belkacem handles foreign exchange issues and corporate contracts, while Arezki Djadour handles real estate matters.

LPA-CGR’s corporate and commercial practice is geared towards the automotive and infrastructure sectors. The firm has advised a major transport operator on its entry into the Algerian market via a joint venture agreement. More broadly, the firm has advised clients in the telecoms, oil and gas, and banking sectors. Rym Loucif, practice head, is experienced in the oil and gas industry as well as the automotive sector, with extensive experience in cross-border M&A work. Fatima-Zohra Bouchemla focuses principally on commercial contracts.