Mr Omar Ferchiou > Ferchiou & associés > Tunis, Tunisia > Lawyer Profile

A key destination for domestic and global lenders, Ferchiou & associés‘ wide-ranging banking and finance offering encompasses in-depth knowledge of asset finance, syndicated loans and credit facilities. The team’s firm grasp of the local regulatory landscape is highlighted by its work as local counsel for the EBRD and the African Development Bank on major financing projects. Senior managing partner Noureddine Ferchiou has a strong record in transactional work. He leads the practice alongside Omar Ferchiou, who frequently assists international financial institutions with issues such as the drafting of Tunisian security documents, and competition law expert Rym Ferchiou.

Multinational corporations from sectors such as pharma, automotive and energy seek out Ferchiou & associés for assistance with corporate and M&A work including local aspects of joint ventures, mergers and private equity investments. Commercial mandates ranging from the negotiation of commercial leases to the drafting of distribution agreements are further areas of strength. Omar Ferchiou, praised for his ‘solid international background’ heads up the team alongside Noureddine Ferchiou  and Rym Ferchiou, who is well versed in local regulatory constraints surrounding cross-border acquisitions.