DLA Piper > Casablanca, Morocco > Firm Profile

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Morocco > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

DLA Piper has a vastly experienced partner in Fabrice Armand, who frequently acts for banks, major corporations, insurance companies, credit institutions, local authorities and sovereign entities in matters concerning debt capital markets, derivatives, alternative investment funds and insurance issues. His work includes deals in France and across Africa, as well as in Morocco. ‘The team offers local expertise combined with the steady quality and breadth of network from a global firm’.

Morocco > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

DLA Piper has a broad-ranging client base in key sectors such as life sciences, real estate, leisure, energy and natural resources, agriculture and education. It frequently advises state-owned entities, investment banks, investors, retailers and other international corporates on cross-border transactions. Christophe Bachelet, who specialises in cross-border M&A, private equity and corporate structuring, works closely with Franck Coudert, formerly of Clifford Chance, who handles infrastructure projects alongside M&A, and counsel Camilia Benani who frequently advises financial institutions and industrial companies.

Morocco > Employment Tier 1

DLA Piper ‘s employment team in Casablanca is ‘organised and knows how the local system operates‘. It handles a broad range of work that includes advice on day-to-day employment issues relating to payroll, annual or occasional leave, benefits, pensions, holidays, entitlement, severance, employment terms and conditions, social security or collective employment matters. It also assists clients with establishing policies relating to privacy and data protection, disputes arising from terminations, and compliance issues. Counsel Mehdi Kettani is the main practitioner.

Morocco > Tourism and real estate Tier 1

DLA Piper‘s real estate team is ‘responsive, professional, mastering its subject and good value for money‘. Practice head Christophe Bachelet handles cross-border M&A, private equity, corporate structuring and open bid matters with a particular focus on the real estate, energy, industrial, and consumer goods and retail sectors. His team has developed specific expertise in the development of  smart cities and eco-cities, assisting with all corporate, real estate and construction issues.

Morocco > Dispute resolution Tier 2

DLA Piper has a strong track record in arbitration, corporate and commercial disputes, employment litigation and contentious industrial property matters. Its work encompasses investment arbitration, construction matters, and the representation of government entities in investment and commercial disputes. Counsel Mehdi Kettani is the key practitioner and his recent work includes cross-border disputes in the pharmaceuticals and consumer goods sectors. Former head of litigation Saad El Mernissi moved to Mernissi – FIGES.

Morocco > Projects and public law Tier 2

DLA Piper‘s projects, energy and infrastructure practice in Casablanca was established five years ago, since when it has developed a prominent role in major projects in the renewable energy, natural resources, infrastructure, water and power sectors. Its work spans financing, construction, concessions, partnerships and related disputes. Former practice head Saad El Mernissi moved to Mernissi – FIGES. Finance partner Fabrice Armand and corporate partner Franck Coudert are the key practitioners.