Gide Loyrette Nouel is reputed for its expertise in structuring complex local and foreign investments on acquisitions of listed and non-listed companies, as well as the sale and purchase of assets. The practice spans an array of industries, including oil and gas, banking and energy. The team is jointly led by Simon Auquier, who is well-versed in corporate acquisitions and divestments, foreign investments and industrial partnerships, alongside Chloé Joachim De Larivière, who specialises in M&A, private equity and corporate law in the retail, consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors. Salim Zobiri advises on cross-border transactions and investment projects.
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- 'Salim Zobiri is a rising star.'
- ‘Simon Auquier is a stand-out partner with deep knowledge of both international M&A practice as well as Moroccan specificities.'
- ‘The individuals are competent, but most importantly, all the partners handle the issues at hand with an exceptional sense of urgency.’
- ‘The team is multi-disciplinary with good collaboration between the partners. This helps cover a wide range of issues as needed.'
- ‘The team is miles ahead of any other Moroccan M&A practice.’
Key clients
- Baobab Group
- Mohammed VI Fund for Investment
- Med Shipping Company
- Terminal Investment Limited
- Votorantim Cimentos
- ENGIE
- International Finance Corporation
- YAM Invest
- AXA SA
- AON
- AXA Assurance Maroc
- Spirit Aerosystems
Work highlights
Advised the Brazilian conglomerate Votorantim Cimentos on the sale of its cement-related activities and assets in Tunisia and Morocco.
Advising the majority shareholders of Baobab Group, including Apis Partners, Abler Nordic, and AXA IM Alts, on the sale of a controlling interest in Baobab Group, a micro-finance services provider in 7 African countries, to Beltone, a financial services provider focused on the MENA region and headquartered in Egypt.
Advised M6FI on the acquisition from Siemens and Endesa of a minority stake in Energie Electrique de Tahaddart, a Moroccan company which develops and operates a combined cycle power plant in Morocco.
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Salim Zobiri
Practice head
Simon Auquier; Chloé Joachim de La Riviere
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