Morocco 2025 – GC Powerlist
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Morocco 2025

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Abdellatif Arradi

General Counsel | Banque Centrale Populaire

Financials

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Adil Ibn Tabet

Legal Advisor Maghreb Manager | ONEE (National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water)

Public sector

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Adil Idrissi Kassimy

General Counsel | Engie Maroc

Energy and utilities

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Agathe Martin

Legal Manager | InnovX

Energy and utilities

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Agzid Youness

Head of Legal Department | Royal Air Maroc

Industrials and real estate

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Ahlam Boutaybi

Senior Legal Counsel | LafargeHolcim Maroc

Insurance

Ahmed Alaa Toumlilt

Group General Counsel | Banque Centrale Populaire

Financials

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Alban Lo Gatto

SVP Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer | Orange

Telecommunication services

Ali Seffar

Legal and Compliance Director Africa | Colas

Industrials and real estate

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Amandine Decoux

General Counsel | Nareva Holding

Energy and utilities

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Anasse Benzaoui

Group General Counsel | T-Man Group

Pharmaceutical

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Anne-Laure Jacob

Legal Director | Veolia Maroc

Energy and utilities

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Béatrice Delmas-Linel

VP & Regional General Counsel South & Central Europe, France & Morocco | Capgemini

Commercial and professional services

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Bérengère Durand Pasek

General Counsel Africa | Sanofi

Pharmaceutical

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Bouchra Taleb

Director of Legal Affairs | AXA Assurance Maroc

Insurance

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Cécile Hennebique

Head of Legal | CFG Bank

Financials

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Demba Mamadou Diarra

Group General Counsel | OPTORG

Consume Products

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Deyae El Fassi El Fihri

Legal Manager | Meditel

Telecommunication services

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Dounia Charrat

Legal and Governance Director | MADAËF

Commercial and professional services

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El Mehdi Soussi

Legal and Insurance Director | Les Domaines Agricoles

Food

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Fedoua Errizani

Legal Manager | Société Marocaine des Tabacs

Food

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Fouad Chatwiti

Head of Legal Affairs |

Industrials and real estate

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Franck Coudert

Partner, and Co-Head of Investment Management | Yamed Group

Industrials and real estate

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Ghizlane Khachane

General Counsel | InnovX

Energy and utilities

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Hamza Bahi

General Consel | Orbis Holding

Commercial and professional services

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Hanaa Aboutaib

Director Legal and Compliance | Asment de Temara

Industrials and real estate

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Hanane El Hamdouni

Legal Director | Société Générale Maroc

Financials

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Hicham Zegrary

General Secretary | Casablanca International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CIMAC)

Commercial and professional services

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Houda El Bouchtaoui

Legal Director | Ingelec

Energy and utilities

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Ibtissam Moubsit

| Enel Green Power

Energy and utilities

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Ilias El Hajouji

Group Manager - Legal & Compliance - EMEA | HCLTech

Financials

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Imad Maliki

Head of legal & internal control -Board secretary | Air Liquide Maroc

Industrials and real estate

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Imane Belmejdoub

Legal Director and Compliance Officer | Ciments du Maroc - HeidelbergCement Group

Industrials and real estate

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Imane Guelzim

Head of Legal North Africa | Bosch

Consumer products

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Issam Chentouf

General Counsel | Groupe CDG

Financials

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Jamal Bouchra

Legal Director | Akwa Group

Energy and utilities

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Jamila Elabrane

Legal Director | OCS Groupe

Industrials and real estate

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Jawad Fawzi

Legal Manager | Petromin Oils Maroc

Energy and utilities

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Karim Baddou

Group Legal and Compliance Director | Ynna Holding

Industrials and real estate

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Karim Ibn Ousoufiane

General Counsel | TGCC

Industrials and real estate

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Karima El Idrissi Qaitouni

Legal Manager | SAPT

Industrials and real estate

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Karima Melouane

General Counsel | TotalEnergies

Energy and utilities

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Kenza Benis

General Counsel | BMCE Capital

Financials

Kenza Margaoui

General Counsel | Groupe OCP

Energy and utilities

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Khalid Laarabi

Senior Legal Manager | Safi Energy Company

Energy and utilities

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Laila Hassani

Human Capital, CSR, Legal & Compliance Director | Sothema

Pharmaceutical

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Lamia Achachi

Goverance Director | Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion

Financials

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Latifa Boumediane

Group General Counsel | Holding Marocaine Commerciale et Financière

Financials

Leïla Bazzi

Directeur Juridique | GSK

Pharmaceutical

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Loubna Zaimouzen

Legal and Compliance Manager | AtlantaSanad Assurance

Insurance

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Louise Rials

General Counsel and Public Affairs Africa | Danone

Food

Mahmoud Mahrous

Legal Director and General Counsel | Unilever

Consumer products

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Malik Khales

General Counsel | Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF)

Public sector

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Malika Moumni

General Counsel | Cooper Pharma

Pharmaceutical

Mariem Madih

Group Legal Manager | Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company - Morocco

Food

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Maryam Charrat

Legal Director | Marjane Holding

Consumer products

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Mekki Jemal

General Counsel | Lesieur Cristal

Food

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Meriem Filali

Head of Legal and Compliance Northwest Africa | Nestlé

Food

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Merouane Haboun

General Counsel | Cosumar

Food

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Mohamed Msefer

General Counsel | JESA

Industrials and real estate

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Mohamed Rouga

General Counsel | Office National de l'électricité et de l'eau potable

Public sector

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Mohammed Hariss

Regional Legal Manager | Huawei Technologies

Telecommunication services

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Mohammed Labiad

Legal Manager | Tectra

Industrials and real estate

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Mourad Bouhou

General Counsel | Aradei Capital

Industrials and real estate

Nadia Kawtar Alaoui

Head of Group Legal | Azura Group

Information technology

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Naima Ziane

Group General Counsel | Laprophan

Pharmaceutical

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Najlae Benslimane

Group General Counsel | Safari

Consumer products

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Nawal Tahiri

General Counsel | Groupe des Boissons du Maroc

Food

Nezha Tahiri

Head of Legal | Attijariwafa Bank

Financials

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Othman Azzouzi

Head of Legal - Francophone and Southern Africa | Network International

Financials

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Oumhani Djouli

Legal and CSR Director | Groupe Alliances

Industrials and real estate

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Rachid Beradia

Country Head of Legal | Petromin Oils Maroc

Industrials and real estate

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Redouane Rafki

General Counsel | LafargeHolcim Maroc

Industrials and real estate

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Saab Alami Ibn Jamaa

General Counsel | Tanger Med Port Authority

Industrials and real estate

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Saad Ajib

Legal Manager | Fondation OCP

Materials and mining

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Said Boukhch

Legal and Compliance Manager | LG Electronics

Consumer products

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Said El Mamouni

Executive Director - General Counsel | Taqa

Energy and utilities

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Salim Chamouni

Regional Legal Counsel | GSK

Pharmaceutical

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Salma Oubela

General Counsel | Crédit Agricole du Maroc

Financials

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Sarah Tadlaoui

Senior Counsel | Lesieur Cristal

Food

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Smahane Errachdi

General Counsel | SAHAM Group

Financials

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Sofia Bennani

Legal and Control Manager | CaixaBank Maroc

Financials

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Sofia Sabik

Senior Legal Advisor | Vivo Energy

Energy and utilities

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Sophia Moukbil

Legal Manager | TE Connectivity

Industrials and real estate

Soufiane Syagi

Legal Director | Renault

Industrials and real estate

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Soukaïna Chefchaouni-Moussaoui

Legal Director | Green of Africa

Energy and utilities

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Tarik Amma

General Counsel | BMCE Bank

Financials

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Tarik Habachi

Head of Legal | Intelcia Maroc

Commercial and professional services

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Wassim Chraibi

General Counsel | Managem Group

Materials and mining

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Yasmina Benkirane

General Counsel | CIH Bank

Financials

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Yasmina Hachimi Alaoui

Legal Affaris Manager | Stellantis

Industrials and real estate

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Younes Bencherki

Head of Legal Department | Agence National de Régulation des Télecom (ANRT)

Telecommunication services

Younès Guida

Group General Counsel | Maroc Telecom

Telecommunication services

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Zakia Aalouch

General Counsel | La Marocaine Vie

Commercial and professional services

On behalf of The Legal 500, I am very pleased to present the inaugural GC Powerlist: Morocco 2025.

This edition celebrates general counsel and in-house lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in Morocco’s legal community. Through our research, we’ve had the privilege of engaging with leading legal professionals and uncovering their innovative strategies, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

As the legal landscape evolves, Morocco’s general counsel are redefining their roles. No longer confined to traditional legal tasks, they are integral to shaping corporate strategies, fostering resilience, and navigating challenges such as economic volatility, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.

The GC Powerlist: Morocco 2025 honours those who drive business success while upholding high standards of ethics and integrity. These leaders are setting new benchmarks in governance, diversity, digital transformation, and risk management.

Soukaïna Chefchaouni Moussaoui, Legal Director at Green of Africa, reflects on the fulfilment she finds in working within a sector that aligns with her values:

‘I am fortunate to work in a sector aligned with my values and on projects that make real sense. Working in a company that produces electricity and drinking water is very nourishing. The people I work with are driven by the same desire to see these projects come to life.’

This shared purpose within her team mirrors the broader approach of legal leaders in Morocco, where strategic collaboration and proactive risk management are key to success. As Othman Azzouzi, Head of Legal Francophone and Southern Africa at Network International, states:

‘The key to a successful collaboration with business partners lies in strategic alignment, proactive risk mitigation, and commercial pragmatism.’

The GC Powerlist: Morocco 2025 is proud to showcase these trailblazers, whose leadership is shaping the future of legal practice in Morocco.

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GC Powerlist Japan 2025

The Legal 500 was proud to host the third edition of the GC Powerlist: Japan 2025 at the Capitol Hotel Tokyu, honouring the top General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Legal Directors, and senior in-house legal professionals operating at the highest level of Japan’s corporate legal landscape. Held in Tokyo, this year’s reception welcomed around 100 of the most respected and senior corporate counsel from across Japan. It was an unrivalled success, and cements Legal 500’s status as the leading force in legal media supporting the achievements of in-house counsel in Japan. The GC Powerlist: Japan 2025 marks the continuation of our commitment to recognising excellence in-house, and this year’s edition represents the most competitive and selective list to date.

Joe Boswell, lead editor of the GC powerlist publication at The Legal 500, opened the evening with an introduction that reflected on the growing prestige of the Japan list. He emphasised how the Powerlist has grown stronger each year, both in scope and quality, making the task of selection more difficult. This year’s honourees emerged from a deeply competitive field, making their recognition even more meaningful.

Boswell extended heartfelt congratulations to all honourees and acknowledged the critical support of key partners and sponsors who made the evening possible. Special thanks were given to Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Morrison Foerster, iManage, JustLegal, and SS&C Intralinks for their generous sponsorship and ongoing collaboration.

In a moment of reflection, Joe paid tribute to Tim Mackey, chief legal officer at SoftBank, who sadly passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Tim had contributed to the Powerlist in each of its three editions and was known not only for his exceptional legal acumen but also for his warmth and generosity.

The evening featured insightful remarks from distinguished speakers representing our partners and the broader legal community: Mischa Mulligan, Japan Director at SS&C Intralinks; Hiroki Kodate, Partner and Management Committee Member at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune; Jeremy White, Global Co-Chair of M&A for Morrison Foerster; and, representing those awarded in the Powerlist, Naoki Hamada, General Counsel for Japan at HSBC.

Each speaker provided reflections on legal innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of in-house counsel in Japan’s corporate landscape. Their remarks added valuable context to the achievements celebrated throughout the evening.

The formal awards segment celebrated this year’s GC Powerlist honourees. With assistance from long-time collaborator Isaac Uchiyama who read out awardees’ names, recipients were invited to collect their certificates, pose for photographs, and be formally recognised by their peers.

Certificates were presented on stage by Hiroki Kodate or Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and Jeremy White of Morrison Foerster, whose participation further underlined the deep support of the Japanese and international legal communities.

The GC Powerlist: Japan 2025 reception reaffirmed Legal 500’s commitment to spotlighting the very best of in-house legal talent. With record levels of interest and unmatched quality among candidates, the Japan edition continues to solidify its place as one of the most respected publications in the global GC Powerlist series.

We extend our sincere congratulations to all honourees and thank our partners, sponsors, and speakers for making the evening a success.

We look forward to returning to Tokyo again next year. As a parting gift, you can view Naoki Hamada’s excellent keynote address below, where he touches on a lot of issues and themes that many other GC, whatever country they operate in, will recognise:

‘Good evening, everyone. I am Naoki Hamada of HSBC. I am very pleased to be here speaking to you today. It is a great pleasure and honor, and at the same time, I feel a bit overwhelmed being surrounded by the busiest and most expensive lawyers in the industry—even if I know that nobody will be charging us for their time. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Legal 500 for organizing such a great event, and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Morrison Foerster, iManage, SS&C Intralinks, and Just Legal for sponsoring and supporting it. And, huge congratulations on the recognition each of you is receiving, which is truly a great accomplishment and the result of your hard work and the accumulated trust the entire industry has placed in you.

It must be emphasized that this award is given only to general counsels. Being a general counsel means a lot more than just being a subject matter expert. You are a most reliable strategic partner for the business, and I am sure that you have distinguished yourself from the crowd by your ability to identify underlying risks, devise legal solutions, ensure the right processes and governance for corporate decisions, influence others, and educate the next generation of lawyers. This is what you are being recognized for.

Looking back on my career, I have been hugely helped by lawyers in other companies through various industry communities. When I joined the in-house world 12 years ago from a Japanese law firm, large international banks were all struggling with a huge wave of regulatory reform. Back then, I was relatively new to that particular area of finance, and my hiring was somewhat potential-based. Nonetheless, I was assigned to lead the regulatory reform efforts locally. My predecessor had left the bank before I joined, there was no sufficient handover, and I was completely lost as to what to do. What helped me most were the industry peer group discussions, where in-house counsels from major banks would get together to discuss common issues. I learned so much from what was discussed there and absorbed as much as I could. Without that network, I am sure that I wouldn’t have survived that time.

However, our situation today is far more difficult. The changes in the landscape we face today are unprecedented. Technological developments and the corresponding shifts in geopolitical and industrial landscapes are completely unpredictable, and the speed at which they happen is far faster than before. We might face a time that requires us to pivot, forcing us to redefine how we add value and rebuild the way we work. That is somewhat intimidating. But, I am confident that a way forward will be found through the collective wisdom and effort of the people in this room. I would like to be a part of that, and this network of people is enormously valuable and truly priceless.

Finally, let’s have a drink and celebrate our achievements for now – before your CEO calls asking you to join a call! Thank you so much.’