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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Testimonials
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- '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.'
- 'What makes Loucif &Co practice unique is the combination of deep regional expertise (in Algerian Law) with a truly collaborative, cross-border approach. They are known for their ability to navigate complex regulatory and legislative issues while delivering commercially pragmatic solutions to us.'
- 'This law firm is built on the pillars of reliability, promptness and competence, seasoned with kindness.'
- '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 has her finger on the pulse of the energy market in Algeria that is grounded in deep sector experience.'
- 'Strength in oil and gas sector experience, meaning that the firm delivers commercially sound, practical advice based on recent experience.'
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