Leading Individuals

Dispute resolution in Tunisia

El Ajeri Lawyers

El Ajeri Lawyers is equipped to handle a broad array of contentious matters including arbitration and cross-border litigation. Co-practice head Mohamed Lotfi El Ajeri  is a recognised authority in international arbitration. Business law expert Amel M’Rabet and Mohamed Abragh complete the leadership team. Abragh is well versed in international law and frequently brings his contentious expertise to bear on dispute prevention mandates. Monia Sfaxi and Yosra Baccar are further names to note.

Practice head(s):

Mohamed Lotfi El Ajeri; Amel M’Rabet; Mohamed Abragh


Other key lawyers:

Monia Sfaxi; Yosra Baccar


Key clients

Intercosmetic Distribution


Marquardt group


Alaine group


Attijari finance


Maersk group


Groupe scolaire René Descartes


Palm Beach Hotel


Al baraka


FHI 360


Work highlights


  • Representing Intercosmetic Distribution in a dispute concerning the termination of its commercial relationship with an American cosmetics brand.

Eversheds El Heni (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)

Eversheds El Heni (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) pulls together a strong contentious offering with the team geared to handle a range of disputes and mediations, notably those arising from M&A deals and other transactional work. Multinational corporations and financial institutions including banks and insurance companies are among the clients who rely on the firm’s expertise. Fares El Heni and Raouf El Heni co-lead the practice with  the former sporting a strong track record in multi-jurisdictional disputes and the latter well versed in strategic litigation.

Practice head(s):

Fares El Heni; Raouf El Heni


Key clients

Turkish Airlines


Tifert


Ferrovial


Johnson Controls


Eni


Star


Element Solution


Cimpress


Ecotone


GE Digital


Grid Solution


HP/dxc


SNC Lavalin


Work highlights


  • Advising Tifert on three strategic arbitrations, together valued at circa US$350m, including a financial arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICCI).
  • Advising ENI on a case concerning a fundamental and controversial issue in prudhomme matters.
  • Advising Ferrovial on a dispute against Elekra Essid with TND 5m at stake, as well as enforcing an arbitral award in Tunisia and overseas.

Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel

The contentious capabilities at Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel are relied upon by multinational clients from sectors ranging from the automotive to healthcare and financial services. The team frequently handles litigations before Tunisian courts and the Tunisian Competition Council as well as arbitrations. Key contact Anis Jabnoun frequently assists clients with debt recovery mandates, while Mohamed Essid is praised for being ‘knowledgeable about litigation in Tunisia’.

Practice head(s):

Anis Jabnoun


Other key lawyers:

Mohamed Essid


Testimonials

‘Mohamed Essid is knowledgeable about litigation in Tunisia.’

 

Key clients

Advaita


Europassistance


Mazda


Fresenius Medical Care


Kalmar


Société des Ciments de Zahana


Work highlights


  • Advising Mazda Motor Corporation on its relationship with its distributor in Tunisia and with the Tunisian authorities regulating the automotive sector.
  • Representing Advaita Trade DMCC with respect to the recovery of a $8m debt against a publicly owned entity Tifert.
  • Representing Kalmar Spain Cargo Handling Solutions S.A., in the collection for a claim against a Tunisian law company.

Boussayene Knani Law Firm

Boussayene Knani Law Firm‘s 'professional, reliable team' is notably active across arbitrations with the team representing local and international clients in arbitration proceedings in Tunisia and overseas. The unit is additionally experienced in litigation and frequently handles commercial, employment and criminal business disputes. Youssef Knani and Mehrez Boussayene jointly lead the practice and are both equipped to handle international arbitrations and litigation before Tunisian courts.

Practice head(s):

Youssef Knani; Mehrez Boussayene


Testimonials

‘Professional, reliable team with good communication skills.’

‘Excellent cooperation with Amine Knani and Youssef Knani in litigation before Tunisian Courts.’

Key clients

Total Energies


Türk Bankası A.Ş


Laboratoires SVR


Condor – Thomas Cook


“ETAP” Tunisian National Oil Company


Banque de Tunisie


BERD – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development


Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel (BFCM)


Tunisie Télécom


Ooredoo


“Bsic” Sahelo-Saharan Bank for Investment and Trade


ENI


State of Tunisia


Aurubis AG


Ottobock


Work highlights


  • Representing Tunisie Telecom in an ICC arbitration related to the client’s subsidiary in Mauritania.
  • Acting for Afrique Acier SA in a London Court of International Arbitration case opposing the client to DUFERCO regarding an abusive cashing of a bank guarantee.
  • Representing Turkish bank Arab Türk Bankası A.Ş. before Tunisian courts in a major bank guarantee dispute with a Tunisian company.

Gallala Law Firm

An increasing activity in tax litigation at Gallala Law Firm complements the ‘attentive and multi-skilled’ team’s longstanding experience in commercial, distribution and competition law mandates. The 'hard-working and meticulousZied Gallala heads up the practice and is equipped to handle disputes and international arbitrations. Zaineb Rahmeni is a further name to note.

Practice head(s):

Zied Gallala


Other key lawyers:

Zaineb Rahmeni


Testimonials

‘Attentive and multi-skilled team.’

‘A professional, talented and motivated team. We felt their strength and fighting spirit in defending our interests. The firm’s standards are in line with those of major international law firms.’

‘Zied Gallala is impressive and has an eye for detail. He is brilliant, hard-working and meticulous.’

Meziou Knani & Khlif

Meziou Knani & Khlif's wide-ranging practice encompasses expertise in business criminal law, commercial litigation and IP. Areas of activity for the practice include compensation claims against insurance companies, abuse of dominance matters and breach of contract cases. Sarhane Khlif heads up the practice and frequently appears before the criminal, civil and commercial courts.

Practice head(s):

Sarhane Khlif


Key clients

Procter & Gamble


Huawei


Hero Middle East & Africa


Henkel Tunisie


Les Laboratoires Servier


Manucor


Tunisian Stock Exchange (BVMT)


Dayco Fuel


ABC Bank


Lloyd Tunisian Insurance


TIB Bank


Nike


Pepsi Cola Egypt


Work highlights


  • Represented Procter & Gamble in claims brought before the commercial courts and the Tunisian Competition Council by Intercosmetic (distributor).
  • Represented companies of Servier Laboratories in claims brought before the commercial courts and the Tunisian Competition Council by the company Thera.
  • Represented Pepsi Cola Egypt in claim brought by Cap Distribution for compensation for damages suffered because of abusive termination of the distribution contract.