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
UGGC Africa displays strength in banking and finance providing expert advice on bank financing, regulatory, projecting financing, securitisation, and bond issues. Ali Bougrine leads the practice and regularly advises major industrial and financial groups and investment funds.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Key clients
Centre Monétique Interbancaire (CMI)
LafargeHolcim
Systra Group
Matis Aeropsace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
Induver
Work highlights
Morocco > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
UGGC Africa covers a multitude of corporate and commercial areas including M&A, restructuring, private equity, joint ventures, and general business contract advice. The firm’s clientele consists of major industrial and financial groups and investment funds across sectors such as automotive, pharmaceutical and health, telecoms, defence, and finance. Ali Bougrine specialises in corporate, M&A, and private equity and is experienced in cross-border deals.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Rim Tazi; Fabien Gagnerot; Muriel Bernardin
Testimonials
‘Ali Bougrine, Rim Tazi, and Fabien Gagnerot are available, flexible, and extremely dedicated to meeting our needs.’
‘UGGC is a long-term partner for us. The relationship has been maintained as we are satisfied with its service and reliability.’
‘Ability to react quickly to our requests, able to manage relationships with both the local team and foreign partners (France/US), able to support us efficiently with Moroccan administrative processes when needed.’
‘The UGGC Africa team, led by Ali Bougrine, distinguishes itself in complex corporate and cross-border operations. The team is very technical, pragmatic, and brilliant in adapting its strategy to win.’
Key clients
LafargeHolcim Group
Mirova
Gentherm
Matis Aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
Orange Group and Orange OMEAM (Middle East & Africa Management)
Systra Group
Innothera Group
Dahamco
CNX Therapeutics
ESP Holdings
Work highlights
- Assisted CNX Therapeutics in the acquisition of two pharmaceutical products’ marketing authorisations in France and their corresponding registration decisions in Algeria. The transaction also included the sale of the brands associated with the drug in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria.
- Assisted the Spanish company, ESP Solutions Holdings SL, and its usual local counsel, Gomez-Acebo & Pombo Abogados (GAP), in the proposed acquisition of the Spanish transport group Autransa and its Moroccan and Romanian subsidiaries.
Morocco > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Defined by its ‘integrity, trustworthiness, and professional expertise,’ UGGC Africa is able to assist with commercial, civil, M&A, and construction litigation. The firm also has a dedicated arbitration practice that deals with domestic and international disputes. Ali Bougrine leads the practice with his cross-border experience in M&A, international investments, and private equity specialism.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Testimonials
‘Integrity, trustworthiness, cost efficiency, and professional expertise are key attributes that set UGGC Africa apart. The team demonstrates a profound ability to tailor their approach to the unique circumstances of each case.’
‘The lawyers we worked with demonstrated an exceptional commitment to upholding legal principles and fairness. Their diligent approach provided reassurance that our claims were being presented thoroughly and effectively.’
Key clients
LafargeHolcim
Systra Group
Fichtner Group
Ecomed Group
Intel Corp. Us
Contitech
Cristal Fish
Omnium Technologique
Bernard Rouland (Director of MARPROM)
Centre Régional d’Investissement
Medical Distrib
Shamsiyah
Den Hartigh International
Presovska 2nd
Work highlights
Morocco > Employment Tier 2
UGGC & Associés assists with all aspects of employment law including international employment contracts, dismissal and redundancy, day-to-day issues, and individual and collective litigation. The firm supports large Moroccan and international businesses across varied sectors such as luxury goods, manufacturing, and finance. Department head and M&A specialist Ali Bougrine advises on the employment implications resulting from corporate restructurings and transfers. Rim Tazi regularly assists with structuring international investments, contract negotiation, and other employment issues.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
LafargeHolcim
Matis Aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
Mirova
Mitrelli
Bernard Hayot Group (GBH)
Systra Group
RATP Dev
Morocco > Tax Tier 2
UGGC Africa assists corporate groups with a myriad of tax issues related to cross-border M&A, VAT, and tax structuring. The firm also provides thorough support from the amicable negotiation stage with tax authorities up until litigation proceedings. Ali Bougrine heads the department and specialises in M&A, international investments, private equity, and tax law. Bougrine’s client list includes major industrial and financial groups, investment funds, Moroccan administrators, and para-public entities.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Testimonials
‘The UGGC Africa team provide us with very high-quality service. They are efficient, available, and know how to handle complex matters. ’
‘Ali Bougrine is always available, understands perfectly our business and activities, and provides us with very useful insights. He has a strategic vision and is very professional. Ali Bougrine is an excellent negotiator.’
‘Ali Bougrine coordinates the team perfectly. He is always available, provides great insights, and knows how to deal with complex questions. ’
Key clients
Systra Group
Leoni Wiring Systems
LafargeHolcim
Matis Aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
Mirova
CNX Therapeutics
Morocco > Tourism and real estate Tier 2
UGGC Africa‘s ‘attentive, professional, and committed’ team is knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate law. The firm is the trusted partner of many investment companies and funds, real estate developers, builders, asset managers, and public institutions. Ali Bougrine leads the team with his experience in large-scale transactions, including issues related to the legal and tax structuring of investments, co-ownership law, and urban planning and construction.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Rim Tazi; Fabien Gagnerot
Testimonials
‘The UGGC Africa team provides us with very high-quality service and is highly technical. They are efficient, available, and know how to handle complex matters.’
‘Ali Bougrine is always available, understands perfectly our business activities, and provides us with very useful insights. He has a strategic vision and is very professional. Ali Bougrine is an excellent negotiator.’
‘The team is very attentive, professional, and committed to its clients. They have a great understanding of our business and the market. ’
‘Ali Bougrine is brilliant. He coordinates the team with efficiency and knows how to find solutions to very complex issues. Rim Tazi and Fabien Gagnerot are also very skilled. A great team to work with!’
Key clients
LafargeHolcim
CMI Europe Environnement (John Cockerill Group)
Systra Group
Gentherm
Matis Aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
RATP Dev
Morocco > Projects and public law Tier 3
UGGC Africa advises on the financing, construction, and operation of complex industrial plants such as airport complexes, processing plants, and power plants. Ali Bougrine spearheads the department with his multidisciplinary expertise including projects and public law. Bougrine’s clients comprise domestic and foreign industrial and financial groups, investment funds, and para-public entities.Practice head(s):
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers:
Rim Tazi; Fabien Gagnerot.
Testimonials
‘UGGC is a legal firm that has expertise in several areas with its teams who have supported us on various missions. We always receive responses adapted to the needs and context expressed.’
Key clients
LafargeHolcim Group
RATP Dev
John Cockerill Group
Systra Group
Mirova
CIMAT
Dahamco
Atlas Fruits Company
Matis Aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
Fipar Holding
Work highlights
UGGC Africa > Firm Profile
UGGC Africa is a leading legal advisory firm with a network of 50 lawyers in three African offices located in Morocco, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
Through its three offices, UGGC Africa network, covers all areas of law and assists clients in North Africa, Sub-Saharan, West and Central Africa.
UGGC Africa comprises multidisciplinary teams offering clients a unique combination of expertise and skill.
The firm makes the needs of its clients and legal excellence a top priority. For more than 20 years, UGGC Africa has been supporting its clients in their projects in Africa.
The various teams cover all areas of law, with a technicality that meets the highest standards of the profession. Through its strategic locations, UGGC Africa provides its clients with first class legal support from a global perspective.
Our expertise:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity
- Public law
- OHADA law
- Personal data
- Media, communication and entertainment
- Banking and finance
- International investment
- Competition
- Commercial contracts
- Distribution
- Customs and logistics
- Employment law
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax law
- Private clients
- Litigation and arbitration
- Health law
- Real estate
- Art law
- Environment
- IP-IT
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Corporate law | Ali Bougrine, Managing Partner of UGGC Africa and partner of UGGC Avocats | [email protected] | 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 |
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Mr Fabien Gagnerot | Fabien Gagnerot is a senior counsel in UGGC’s corporate department with 10… | View Profile |
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Mrs Corinne Khayat | Corinne Khayat has been a partner of UGGC Avocats since 2000, where… | View Profile |
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Mrs Rim Tazi | Rim Tazi is of-counsel in the Casablanca office and has 14 years… | View Profile |