Eversheds El Heni (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) has a broad corporate and commercial offering and displays expertise across the financial services, insurance, energy and natural resources, renewables, real estate and technology sectors. The team acts for clients including leading corporate entities and financial institutions doing business in Tunisia, frequently handling pan-African matters for multinationals. Managing partner Farès Koussay El Heni has significant experience in corporate, M&A and restructuring projects. Raouf El Heni and Soundès Mejdoub, who is noted for his expertise in advising multinational companies seeking to establish operations in Tunisia, are also key contacts.

Ferchiou & associés displays a broad range of expertise in restructurings and corporate matters in the real estate and oil and gas sectors. Senior managing partner Noureddine Ferchiou is a key name to note. Amina Larbi and Rym Ferchiou have expertise in corporate and M&A matters, as well as competition law. Omar Ferchiou, who is particularly active in the telecoms and oil and gas sectors, is also noted.

ABDELLY & ASSOCIATES NORTH AFRICA FIRM advises on M&A and privatisations, and has particularly strong experience in the energy and natural resources sector. The team regularly assists clients with cross-border transactions. Founding partner Samir Adbdelly, who focuses on corporate and M&A work, is a key individual to note.

Bennani & Associés has a core focus on advising international companies and foreign law firms with business in Tunisia. The firm serves the North Africa region through offices in Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire. Key areas of work include M&A, joint ventures and foreign direct investment, regulatory advice and corporate finance. Managing partner Lamia Harguem advises multinationals on foreign direct investments into the Tunisian market, joint ventures, M&A, public and private contracts, and other areas of corporate law and support.

Caid Essebsi & Ben Salem Associés Law Firm advises on a range of commercial and corporate matters, M&A and competition law. The firm, which is praised for being 'responsive, knowledgeable, professional and available', has a strong presence in the oil and gas sector, and has become increasingly active in the renewables space. Salaheddine Caid Essebsi is experienced in the oil and gas, civil aviation and tourism sectors. Fakher Ben Salem is also noted.

El Ajeri Lawyers advises on a broad range of matters including corporate, M&A and private equity transactions. The firm is best known for its work in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals, automotive, logistics and energy sectors. Key names to note include Lotfi El Ajeri, Amel M’Rabet and Mohamed Abragh.

Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel regularly advises on cross-border mandates and displays expertise in acting for overseas investors. The team utilises its international network, with practice co-heads Samy Laghouati and Jean-Gabriel Flandrois based in Algiers and Paris, respectively. Associate Anis Jabnoun, based in Tunis, has a strong background in commercial, corporate and competition law. Clients praise the team for its 'deep expertise' in market regulation and foreign investments.

Zaanouni Law Firm & Associates has expertise in a broad range of sectors, including real estate, shipping, tourism, manufacturing and aviation. The team advises on all aspects of business law and corporate transactions. Managing partner Mohamed Zaanouni is a key name to note and is experienced in corporate and M&A matters.