Morocco 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Head of legal & internal control -Board secretary | Air Liquide Maroc
Legal Director and Compliance Officer | Ciments du Maroc - HeidelbergCement Group
Legal Advisor Maghreb Manager | ONEE (National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water)
SVP Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer | Orange
VP & Regional General Counsel South & Central Europe, France & Morocco | Capgemini
Legal and Governance Director | MADAËF
Dounia Charrat is a polyglot legal expert with over 25 years of experience in both private and public sectors, specializing in insurance, real estate and tourism. Renowned for her expertise...
Partner, and Co-Head of Investment Management | Yamed Group
General Secretary | Casablanca International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CIMAC)
General Counsel | Office National de l'électricité et de l'eau potable
Head of Legal Department | Agence National de Régulation des Télecom (ANRT)
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.
The GC Powerlist Italy 2025 took place on 7 October 2025 at the elegant Hotel Excelsior Gallia in Milan, bringing together Italy’s most distinguished general counsel and in-house legal leaders for an evening of recognition, insight, and networking. Organised by The Legal 500, the event continued its tradition of celebrating outstanding legal professionals who have demonstrated innovation, influence, and strategic impact within their organizations.
Deloitte Legal, the exclusive sponsor of the evening, played a prominent role in supporting the event and reinforcing its commitment to the evolving in-house legal community. The evening opened with a welcome from the organisers, setting the tone for an engaging celebration of legal excellence in the Italian corporate landscape. Senior legal executives from a wide range of industries gathered to reflect on the growing responsibilities and strategic value of in-house counsel, especially in a business environment increasingly shaped by regulation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
The program included remarks from Francesco Paolo Bello, Managing Partner at Deloitte Legal, who spoke about the pivotal role that general counsel play in driving governance, innovation, and long-term value creation within companies.
Throughout the evening, honorees were recognised for their leadership and contributions to their respective industries, with the awards segment highlighting the diversity and depth of talent within the Italian legal sector. Guests were also given the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations over a formal reception, fostering collaboration and community across the legal profession.
The GC Powerlist Italy 2025 not only underscored the significance of in-house legal teams in today’s corporate environment, but also strengthened the relationship between legal advisors and business leaders. Deloitte Legal’s involvement added weight to the evening’s message: that the future of legal practice lies in strategic partnership, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.
