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Loucif + Co

Loucif + Co

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Algeria

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Energy

The energy practice at Loucif + Co is praised by clients for its ‘reliability, promptness and competence’ and advises on a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters, serving as a key point of contact for oil and gas companies. The team’s expertise spans M&A transactions, energy contract drafting, and all relevant regulatory challenges. The Algiers-based practice is led by firm founder Rym Loucif, who is retained for his experience in environmental, energy, and corporate regulations. Associate Hind Ennafa is highly active in energy project-related mandates and works closely on transactional matters.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'This law firm is built on the pillars of reliability, promptness and competence, seasoned with kindness.'
  • 'Loucif & Co provide excellent levels of service and high quality advice, in a practical and effective manner and at a reasonable cost.'
  • 'Rym Loucif has her finger on the pulse of the energy market in Algeria that is grounded in deep sector experience.'
  • 'What truly distinguishes the individuals I work alongside is not only their technical mastery but also their unwavering commitment to integrity, empathy, and shared success.'
  • 'What truly sets this practice apart is the synergy between deep technical expertise and a proactive, people-focused approach. The team is made up of multidisciplinary specialists, each renowned for excellence in their field, as well as their ability to anticipate the evolving needs of a diverse client base.'
  • 'Rym Loucif is extremely capable, well connected and has provided practical, concise and effective advice on a number of high profile and/or complex or sensitive matters. She is very responsive and solutions oriented - a trusted advisor.'

Key clients

  • OMV
  • ENI
  • Neptune Energy
  • British Petroleum (bp)
  • Powerchina
  • Petrofac
  • SCF Partners

Work highlights

Advised ENI on its acquisition of a 12% stake in TOUAT BV – part of ENGIE BV’s divestment of its 46% interest in the Algerian Touat upstream gas project, with the remaining 34% sold to PTTEP.
Advised Neptune Energy on the sale of its upstream business in Algeria to Eni, including its interests in the gas-producing Touat concession.
Practice head

Rym Loucif

Other key lawyers

Hind Ennafa