Dispute resolution is a mainstay at El Ajeri Lawyers and it specialises in the full range of litigation, mediation and arbitration matters. The firm brings to bear high-level international experience, with its membership of the DLA Piper Africa alliance ensuring that it is routinely called upon to represent local and foreign clients in cross-border proceedings. It also distinguishes itself through its comprehensive sector focus, which spans the transport, retail, banking and pharmaceutical industries, among others. High-profile litigator Mohamed Lotfi El Ajeri is sought after for complex cases. Mohamed Abragh also specialises in contentious work, with a focus on international law, litigation and mediation.
Dispute resolution in Tunisia
El Ajeri Lawyers
Practice head(s):
Mohamed Abragh; Amel M’Rabet
Other key lawyers:
Mohamed Lotfi El Ajeri
Testimonials
‘Management of litigation cases is very complex in Tunisia. Cases and resolution takes years, despite this the team is very committed to fight for the clients’ interest and provides continuous follow up.‘
Key clients
Medtronic Covidien
ECA Services
Exterran
Work highlights
- Represented Medtronic Covidien in a dispute over the determination of the amount of Medicast’s commission for all sales of Medtronic Covidien products in Tunisia.
- Represented ECA Services in a case alleging the unfair termination of a service contract in favour of a competitor.
- Represented Intercosmetic Distribution in a case concerning the breach of an exclusive distribution contract in Tunisia.
Eversheds El Heni (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
Eversheds El Heni (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)'s 'professional, available and courteous' team is a popular choice for sophisticated contentious matters. A strong performer in cross-border litigation and arbitration, the firm represents a raft of multinational and regional clients in strategic cases, as well as in smaller day-to-day matters. Farès Koussay El Heni remains a key contact for global clients, including Roche, Manpower and General Electric. Raouf El Heni has vast experience acting for insurance companies in contentious matters and recently represented BIAT Insurance in a string of cases.
Practice head(s):
Farès Koussay El Heni; Raouf El Heni
Testimonials
‘Professional, available and courteous, all team members are specialized in a specific field, there will always be a listening ear and a prompt response whether from the managing partners themselves or from the rest of the team.’
Key clients
Star Assurance
Nokia
General Electric Healthcare
Turkish Airlines
BIAT Insurance
ROCHE
Manpower
Cimpress
National Pen
Work highlights
- Advised the Government of Libya on arbitration matters.
- Advised Nokia on various litigation matters across several areas of law, including commercial law, civil law, and international law.
- Advised Turkish Airlines on over 30 strategic litigation matters.
Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel
Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel leverages its extensive international work to focus on litigation with a cross-border element. The team frequently represents global clients in their local contentious work, including BPCE, Merck and ABB. The group also retains strong referral links with major international law firms and often works alongside firms based in the US, Europe and Africa. Anis Jabnoun handles a wide mix of contentious matters, including commercial disputes, bankruptcy proceedings and competition cases. Associate Mohamed Essid is noted for his litigation focus.
Practice head(s):
Anis Jabnoun; Samy Laghouati; Jean-Gabriel Flandrois; Mohamed Essid
Testimonials
‘They have a very professional team of lawyers and the positive results in the cases are always assured.’
Key clients
Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland
BPCE
Alshaya
Laboratoires Servier
SAP
CHR Hansen
FedEx
Helios Strategy
Castel
MCR OIL TOOLS
Roquette
Alshaya
Abdelly & Chaary and Partner Law Firm
Abdelly & Associates shines in energy, construction and insurance disputes, with a proven track record in representing multinational companies in litigation, mediation and arbitration. The firm also fields a robust employment practice, which specialises in advising global employers on contentious matters. Samir Abdelly is particularly sought after for oil and gas disputes.
Practice head(s):
Samir Abdelly; Cyrine Attia; Fatma Abdallah
Key clients
ATOG
SINOPEC
SINOCHEM HOLDINGS CORPORATION
CNPCI
BEST RE INSURANCE
Monaco Resources
Société Tunisienne de Banque
Zurich Insurance
GFH
Tunis Bay
MAGHREB BANK
Duranven Resources
JLP .1D
Mitsubishi
Sumitomo
GROUPE LA CARTE
GROUPE MZABI
MOBILE POWER SYSTEMS
BLOOMBERG
BAKER HUGHES
CGG VERITAS
SCATEC
CHINA HARBOUR
HSBC
CREDIT SUISSE
SIEMENS
NOVA SCOTIA BANK
SW SUPPORT (aircraft spare parts supplier)
GSG LTD (on-line gambling)
SERVIER
MONACO RESOURCES
MEDCO ENERGI
GREATWALL DRILLING COMPANY
EUROMINES OIL & GAS
ENERGEAN OIL & GAS
DUNDEE BANK CORPORATION
DIVONA TELECOM
DEUTSCHE BANK
CHINA DEVELOPMENT BANK
4C
Work highlights
- Represented Tunis Bay Golf Alliance Project in litigation and arbitration stemming from a shareholder dispute.
- Successfully represented Sumitomo in a competition dispute relating to a contract termination.
- Represented BEST RE in high-value litigation against an insurance company.
Kammoun & Kallel
Kammoun & Kallel has a strong record in representing local and international clients in contentious construction cases, particularly those involving the energy industry. Other sector sweet spots include insurance and tourism. Mohamed Kammoun heads the practice and is well versed in commercial litigation and arbitration.
Practice head(s):
Mohamed Kammoun
Key clients
TotalEnergies
BEST RE
HAMELIN
MAX STREICHER
AERO STANREW
APICORP
Corinthia Hotels
Aldiana Hotels
Marzotto Group
U-Power Group
Work highlights
- Represented the Tunisian branch of Malaysia’s BEST RE group in arbitration proceedings.
- Advised TotalEnergies on several commercial disputes before Tunisian courts.
- Represented several clients, including construction company Acoserv, in high-value breach of contract claims relating to the Nawara gas pipeline project.