Gide Loyrette Nouel > Algiers, Algeria > Firm Profile
Gide Loyrette Nouel Offices
6 & 8 RUE LAROUSSI AMROUNE
LES GLYCINES – EL BIAR
16046 ALGIERS
Algeria
Gide Loyrette Nouel > The Legal 500 Rankings
Algeria > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel is well known in the Algerian corporate and commercial market for its capacity to handle complex and high-value M&A and joint ventures, as well as novel deals, including the first squeeze-out transaction in the Algerian stock exchange. The practice is led by Samy Laghouati, who has built a strong practice in the energy sector, including oil and gas and renewables, and regularly advises public and private clients on privatisations, acquisitions and large infrastructure projects. Supporting from Paris is senior associate Xavier Lecomte, who brings broad knowledge of general corporate law.Practice head(s):
Samy Laghouati
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Biocare Laboratoires
CIMM Group
ELSECOM SPA
ENI SPA
SCHLUMBERGER
TotalEnergies Raffinage Chimie
SINOPEC
Fertimed SPA
BeIN Sport
Work highlights
Algeria > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel supports its clients throughout the entire dispute life cycle, from the pre-litigation phase and strategy development through to the enforcement of awards and judgments. Leading the team is managing partner Samy Laghouati, who offers extensive expertise in settling shareholder disputes before both local courts and international arbitral tribunals, including the ICC and ICSID. Counsel Julien Gontier is also a key contact for litigation and arbitration, with strong expertise in the fields of infrastructure projects and public procurement.Practice head(s):
Samy Laghouati
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘All partners and associates I dealt with have long experience in Algeria and have proven to be very professional and available.’
Key clients
Asmidal SPA (a subsidiary company of Sonatrach)
Work highlights
Algeria > Energy Tier 1
Gide Loyrette Nouel is highly sought after in a diverse range of energy and natural resources sub-sectors in Algeria, with a particular emphasis on oil and gas, in which the firm has become a trusted advisor to major companies, sponsors, buyers, sellers and lenders on complex transactions. Practice head Samy Laghouati is renowned for the breadth of his expertise in the oil and gas field, with hydrocarbon exploration and production licences, M&A and energy-related regulatory matters being key areas of strength. He is supported by well-regarded counsels Xavier Lecomte and Julien Gontier.Practice head(s):
Samy Laghouati
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
SCHLUMBERGER
TotalEnergies Raffinage Chimie
Sinopec
Fertimed
France-based company in the water treatment sector
Canada-based company in the water sector
Work highlights
Gide Loyrette Nouel > Firm Profile
Gide Algiers is a key player in Algerian business life, advising on all areas of business law with teams involved in almost all major investment and disinvestment operations in the country over the past 15 years.
Active since 2003, Gide’s team in Algiers includes practitioners of Algerian and foreign nationality who combine a perfect knowledge of law and business practices in Algeria with international expertise.
Gide Algiers’ team, supervised by partner Samy Laghouati, mainly advises international investors on the legal and tax aspects of their activities, in all business sectors and in all fields of business law, in particular in terms of acquisitions, privatisations and joint ventures, as well as major infrastructure projects.
Main areas of expertise
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Mergers and acquisitions/corporate | |||
Private equity | |||
Banking and finance | |||
Energy | |||
Projects (finance and infrastructure) | |||
Public-private partnerships | |||
Tax | |||
Competition and international trade | |||
Employment | |||
Real estate | |||
Public and administrative law |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Julien Gontier | Julien Gontier is a Counsel with Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.PI., member of… | View Profile | |
Mr Samy Laghouati | Samy Laghouati is the partner in charge of the Algiers Office which… | View Profile | |
Xavier Lecomte | Xavier Lecomte is a senior associate within Gide’s Mergers & Acquisitions /… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 550 at this office : 12Languages
Arabic English French German SpanishOther
Contact : Samy Laghouati ([email protected]) Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Cairo Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : Istanbul Other offices : London Other offices : New York Other offices : Paris Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Tunis Other offices : Warsaw- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Energy