Ms Safia Fassi-Fihri > ADNA > Casablanca, Morocco > Lawyer Profile
ADNA Offices
68, Avenue Abdelkrim El Khattabi
Anfa Supérieur
Casablanca
Morocco
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Ms Safia Fassi-Fihri
Work Department
Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, Financing, Private Equity
Position
Founding Partner
Career
June 2021 – To date: Founding Partner, ADNA, Morocco
2016 – June 2021: BFR & Associés, Managing Partner
2013 – 2016: RMA Capital – FinanceCom Group (Casablanca), General Counsel
2011 – 2013: Gide Loyrette Nouel (Casablanca), Associate
2011: Ashurst LLP (Paris), Associate
2010: Bredin Prat, trainee Lawyer
2010: Debevoise and Plimpton LLP, trainee Lawyer
2009: Credit Agricole CIB (London), Inhouse Legal Counsel
2007: Bredin Prat, trainee Lawyer
Languages
English, French, Arabic
Education
2010:”Grande Ecole” Program, ESSEC Business School
2008: Master Degree in Business Law, University Paris II Panthéon Assas
2007: Bachelor Degree in Law, University Paris II Panthéon Assas
Personal
Safia is a lawyer registered with the Casablanca bar association, and leader in her field as a transactional lawyer focusing on debt financing and M&A deals including sales and joint-ventures, Private Equity Investments, Project Finance and Capital Markets.
Safia’s clients include international institutions, private equity funds and multinational corporations across multiple sectors. She advises boards of directors and investors on a wide range of issues, including business strategy, finance, M&A, board governance, intellectual property and litigation strategy.
Safia is a board member of ALN, chaired by Cheick Modibo Diarra, the former prime minister of Mali. She has served as a board member of Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc (CGEM) of which she chaired the legal commission for several years. She is also the Sector Leader for Francophone Africa in Private Equity and Venture Capital.
Lawyer Rankings
Morocco > Banking, finance and capital markets
ADNA adeptly advises banks, financial institutions, and sponsors on project finance, acquisition, and bond issues. The team’s capabilities also extend to capital markets and structuring Islamic finance transactions, as well as in-depth knowledge of OHADA law. Safia Fassi-Fihri leads the department and is particularly experienced in finance and regulatory matters.
Morocco > Commercial, corporate and M&A
ADNA‘s extensive capabilities include cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, private equity, and joint venture agreements. The firm’s client list is comprised of international organisations across a range of industries including telecoms, transport, automotive, financial services, and agribusiness. Practice head Safia Fassi-Fihri is an expert in M&A and joint ventures and has related employment expertise.
Morocco > Tourism and real estate
ADNA advises on real estate projects across major sectors including construction and engineering, automotive, energy, mining, and education. The team recognises the complexity of each project and ensures that all legal aspects are attended to, including the drafting of documentation and regulatory aspects. Safia Fassi-Fihri, a corporate and employment specialist, leads the department. The team was recently bolstered by the arrival of real estate expert Youssef Benamar from Gide Loyrette Nouel.
Lawyer Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Morocco
- Banking, finance and capital markets Morocco
- Tourism and real estate Morocco