Mr Samy Laghouati > Gide Loyrette Nouel > Algiers, Algeria > Lawyer Profile

Gide Loyrette Nouel boasts deep expertise in corporate and M&A matters, consistently advising on some of the most significant and complex transactions in Algeria. With a team of highly experienced professionals, the firm regularly handles transactions across various sectors, including energy, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure, offering clients a combination of global legal counsel and in-depth local market knowledge. Samy Laghouati focuses his practice on projects and investments in Algeria, assisting public entities and foreign investors.

Gide Loyrette Nouel is well equipped to handle complex commercial disputes, with particular experience in contentious matters surrounding the oil and gas, construction, mining, telecommunications, and IP industries. It is particularly well-placed to manage multi-jurisdictional arbitration cases, often in English or French. Samy Laghouati specialises in disputes arising from joint ventures, partnerships, and state contracts. Julien Gontier, counsel in the Algiers office, is a key member of the litigation and arbitration team, specialising in public procurement and infrastructure disputes.

Gide Loyrette Nouel‘s Algiers office is recognised for its expertise in oil, gas, and renewable energy. The team handles high-profile mandates, including joint ventures, acquisitions, M&A transactions, and large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on hydrocarbon exploration, upstream contracts, and natural gas and LNG trading. Led by Samy Laghouati, the practice advises a wide range of clients, including international oil and gas companies, investors, developers, lenders, and public entities.