UGGC Africa > Casablanca, Morocco > Firm Profile
UGGC Africa Offices

93 BOULEVARD MASSIRA AL KHADRA
CASABLANCA
Morocco
UGGC Africa > The Legal 500 Rankings
Morocco > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
The banking and finance team at UGGC Africa supports a range of domestic and international clients with their investment projects across Africa. In particular, the group provides support to Moroccan and foreign credit establishments on regulatory issues, while also being heavily involved in bank financing, project finance, restructuring and securitisations. Ali Bougrine acts as managing partner, specialising in corporate law and private equity. Elsewhere, Laurent Sablé advises clients in regard to financing transactions, corporate finance and securities issues.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
LafargeHolcim
Fipar Holdings
Pharmaceutical Institute
Mirova
Systra SA and its African subsidiaries
Innothera group and its African subsidiaries
Centre Monétique Interbancaire (CMI)
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Pharmaceutical Institute (PHI) in its sale (100%) to Kelix Bio.
- Advise Mirova, a subsidiary of the BPCE group and the management company of the Land Degradation Neutrality Fund (LDNF) investment fund.
- Advised FIPAR Holding, a leading private equity company in Morocco (CDG Group), in the sale of part of its stake in the capital of TMPA.
Morocco > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Working alongside the firm’s Paris office, UGGC Africa is active across Morocco, as well as Europe and Sub-Saharan, Central and West Africa. With experience across all aspects of corporate and commercial law, the team is particularly adept at handling private equity, securities issues, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and capital markets. Additionally, its lawyers are often involved in the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts. Managing partner Ali Bougrine specialises in corporate law, M&A and private equity, meanwhile Laurent Sablé is noted for transnational work. Jean-Jacques Uettwiller works on company transfers and the management of personal assets.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The solution provided fits to our situation and activity, which is quite complicated with all the international regulations.’
‘Under the lead of Ali Bougrine, resources are well managed between the different offices. Good feedback and solution provided.’
‘Flexibility and reactiveness on short term requirements.’
‘Fluid, efficient and quick.’
Key clients
Lafargeholcim
Total
Essilor and its Moroccan and African subsidiaries
Orange group and Orange OMEAM (middle east & Africa management)
Systra SA
Christian Dior
GBH (Groupe Bernard Hayot) and its Moroccan subsidiaries
Etam
Mabiotech
Matis aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
Afrijet
Induver
Air Liquide
Amundi
Atalian
Armonia
Fipar Holding
CIMAF
Work highlights
- Advise Mirova, a subsidiary of the BPCE group and the management company of the Land Degradation Neutrality Fund (LDNF) investment fund.
Morocco > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The litigation and international arbitration group at UGGC Africa works closely with the firm’s Paris office to offer strong cross-border capabilities across Africa, Europe and beyond. Ali Bougrine leads the group, acting regularly on complex dispute resolution as an arbitrator and counsel to parties in Sub-Saharan Africa. Laurent Sablé specialises in international arbitration, while Jean-Jacques Uettwiller works heavily in the agri-food and public work sectors.
Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Systra SA
Cristal fish
Omnium Technologique
Work highlights
- Represents a Mauritanian company in partnership with a Chinese company in arbitration (CCI Paris) on the violation of an exclusivity clause. An award in favour of Cristal Fish has been obtained. UGGC is currently defending the award before the Paris Court of Appeal as the other party has initiated annulment proceedings.
Morocco > Tax Tier 2
The tax team at UGGC Africa is skilled in a broad range of tax matters within Morocco and across Africa. Particular areas of work for the firm include tax group structuration, VAT, tax audits and litigation and the tax elements of M&A transactions. Managing partner Ali Bougrine leads the practice, focusing on the tax aspects of M&A transactions and international investment.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Solution provided fits to our situation and activity which is quite complicated with all the international regulations). Firm has different offices worldwide and in my case I am in touch with at least 3 different offices coordinated by UGGC Africa.’
‘Under the lead of Ali Bougrine, resources are well managed between the different offices. Good feedback and solutions provided.’
Key clients
Systra
Leoni Wiring Systems
Matis Aerospace (A Joint company of Boeing and Safran)
LafargeHolcim
Work highlights
- Advises the Moroccan subsidiary of the Leoni Group, a German-based worldwide leader in cable and wiring industrial solutions. The firm acts as the referent legal counsel for all three operational subsidiaries established in Morocco with support to the local manager and to the shareholders, in contracts, corporate governance and compliance, employment and tax matters.
- Acts as legal counsel to Matis Aerospace, a joint venture owned 50% by Safran Electrical (world leader in aeronautical electrical systems) and 50% by Boeing (a US aerospace manufacturer with the 2nd largest military sales worldwide), on all legal issues, including on tax matters, notably in the analysis of taxable income in contracts with affiliated parties.
Morocco > Tourism and real estate Tier 2
The real estate team at UGGC Africa is experienced across both the private and public aspects of real estate law. On the private side, its lawyers assist investors and developers with transactions, leases, construction and asset management services. On the public side, the team frequently handles matters involving urban planning and public property law. A further key pillar of the practice is real estate litigation across different levels of Moroccan court. Ali Bougrine leads the team, specialising in building acquisition and co-ownership law.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Laurent Sablé; Fabien Gagnerot
Key clients
LafargeHolcim
RATP Dev
Morocco > Employment Tier 3
Operating in close tandem with the firm’s Paris office, UGGC Africa supports clients across Europe and Africa with the employment aspects of their dealings in the region. In addition to handling day-to-day labour issues, the team also handles employment matters surrounding restructurings, union litigations, dismissals, employment contracts and amicable termination proceedings. Practice head and managing partner Ali Bougrine regularly supports clients with the employment concerns of major M&A transactions.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Laurent Sablé
Key clients
Orange OMEAM (Middle East & Africa Management)
Systra SA
Innothera Group and its African subsidiaries
RATP Dev
GBH (Groupe Bernard Hayot) and its Moroccan subsidiaries
Centre Monétique Interbancaire (CMI)
Mirova
Matis Aerospace (Joint-Venture De Boeing Et Safran)
Work highlights
- Aassisting Mirova and LDNF in a project to purchase majority stakes in fruit farming companies in Morocco. The project includes the implementation of an environmental and social action plan and governance dedicated to these issues.
- Acts as legal counsel to Matis Aerospace, a joint venture owned 50% by Safran Electrical and 50% by Boeing, in labour law matters, in particular on the implementation of agreements on the secondment and provision of employees between the Joint Venture and its shareholders.
Morocco > Projects and public law Tier 3
UGGC Africa features a dedicated public law and projects practice which covers the full range of services in the sector, including public procurement law, PPP, public construction and urban planning. Ali Bougrine leads the team, advising clients on public law and public private partnerships. Laurent Sablé is a key contact, with experience in public construction law and economic regulation.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
LafargeHolcim
RATP Dev
Centre Monétique Interbancaire (CMI)
Systra
Matis Aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
Fipar Holding
Work highlights
- Assists RAPT Dev, a fully owned subsidiary of the RATP group which operates and maintains urban and interurban transport networks on 4 continents, in the conclusion and execution of public transport contracts.
- Acts as legal counsel to Matis Aerospace, a joint venture owned 50% by Safran Electrical (world leader in aeronautical electrical systems) and 50% by Boeing (a US aerospace manufacturer with the 2nd largest military sales worldwide), on all legal issues encountered by the company.
UGGC Africa > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate law | Ali Bougrine, Managing Partner of UGGC Africa and partner of UGGC Avocats | a.bougrine@uggc.com | France: +33 1 56 69 70 00 ; Morocco: +212 522 77 44 40 |
Lawyer Profiles
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![]() | Mr Ali Bougrine | Ali Bougrine is a multidisciplinary lawyer working on local and cross-border transactions… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Laurent Sablé | Laurent Sablé joined UGGC in 2017 as he was attracted by the firm’s team… | View Profile |