Bennani & Associés has a particular specialism in assisting international companies and foreign law firms with M&A and joint venture transactions. The firm’s well-established client list covers a variety of industries, including technology, energy, agribusiness and healthcare. Mehdi Bennani spearheads the practice, recognised for his depth of experience in corporate, commercial and M&A matters. Mahdi Yamnahaddou is equipped to handle corporate and distressed company law, as well as M&A.
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- ‘Mehdi M. Bennani is a highly experienced practitioner in corporate and commercial law, whose availability and hands-on oversight are deeply valued. His combination of knowledge and accessibility sets him apart from competitors who may not provide the same level of personal engagement.'
- ‘Bennani & Associes is a jewel in the crown of firms with a North, West and Central African presence. The experience, expertise and accessibility of its attorneys meet the standards of any international firm. It has earned its international footprint and its reputation for seamlessly representing international clients, which makes it the partner of choice for us in the region.’
- ‘For me, Mehdi Bennani is a standout lawyer in the region. His experience of living and working in the USA as a member of the New York Bar gives him an unparalleled ability to manage cross-border clients with a comfortable ease. He carefully and sensitively manages any cultural differences to bridge the international legal, procedural and administrative variances, which assist us as global partners to develop an international strategy for our clients.’
- ‘Our experience with Bennani in commercial issues has been very positive. They are sophisticated and responsive.’
- ‘Mehdi Benanni is a lawyer that stands out from the rest; he is a NY lawyer and works at these standards.’
Key clients
- AMMC
- Adidas
- Allianz SE
- Alstom
- Autodistribution France
- Azelis Group NV
- Bel SA
- Bunzl plc
- Cicor Technologies LTD
- Convotis
- Crown Holdings, Inc.
- Demant A/S
Work highlights
Advising global insurance giant Allianz SE on a €2 billion joint venture with Sanlam Group, creating a Pan-African insurer with operational assets across 29 African markets outside South Africa.
Advised Demant A/S, a Danish hearing aid manufacturer that is listed on the Copenhagen stock exchange, on the sale of several subsidiaries to Australia-based Cochlear Limited.
Acted for Maroc Telecom on the formation of two strategic joint ventures with telecom operator WANA: FiberCo and TowerCo, with a combined capitalisation of over €400 million. The transaction represents a landmark collaboration between Morocco’s two largest telecom operators, following years of legal disputes, and aligns with the country’s “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy to enhance digital infrastructure and broadband access nationwide.
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Practice head
Mehdi Bennani
Other key lawyers
Madhi Yamnahaddou