

UGGC Africa
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UGGC Africa ‘s wide-ranging practice encompasses M&A, private equity, joint ventures, as well as corporate restructurings, securities law and commercial contracts, frequently acting for clients in the manufacturing, construction, and electronics sector. The practice is spearheaded by Ali Bougrine, with over two decades of experience working on local and cross-border transactions, specialising in M&A, international investments and private equity. Rim Tazi excels in corporate and commercial, contract and distribution law,while Fabien Gagnerot focuses on M&A acquisitions, sales, joint ventures and contracts. Muriel Bernardin is equipped to handle small and mid-cap transactional matters, corporate governance and intra-group reorganisations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Rim Tazi and Fabien Gagnerot are gems. They are always ensuring that every detail is understood and addressed, while their high level of competence guarantees results.'
- ‘Ali Bougrine is one of the best M&A lawyers in Morocco. He is always available, delivers valuable insights, and consistently finds innovative solutions to meet the clients' needs. His strategic foresight and negotiation skills set him apart from his competitors in Morocco. Rim Tazi and Fabien Gagnerot are also responsive and professional, delivering clear advice even under tight deadlines.’
Key clients
- LafargeHolcim Group
- Colas Group
Work highlights
Advised Leads.io group, a Dutch company specialising in software lead generation, on the acquisition of the minority shareholder's stake in a Moroccan subsidiary of the Spanish group called Get Up Media Africa, a company which provides call centre services to the said Spanish group and which is owned by the UK subsidiary 75% and the local director 25%.
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Practice head
Ali Bougrine
Other key lawyers
Rim Tazi; Fabien Gagnerot; Muriel Bernardin