Clifford Chance has strong capabilities in M&A, private equity, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and general corporate and commercial matters. ‘Experienced and commercially minded’ Mustapha Mourahib co-heads the practice. Mourahib has an extensive track record in handling large-scale, cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Fellow co-heads Frédéric Giancarli and Ouns Lemseffer are also well-versed in advising companies and financial investors on M&A deals across sectors including telecoms, renewable energies, and agribusiness.
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‘Very clear view on strategy. Not acting as lawyers but as partners in the situation. Very solid in argumentation and very well integrated.’
‘Direct access to the partners. Full availability. Very solid in argumentation and leading the conversations.’
‘Their knowledge, experience and connections.’
‘Mustapha Mourahib and Hasnaa Bennani deserve special mentions for their contributions - experienced and commercially-minded, they held our hands every step of the way.’
Key clients
- Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN)
- OCP Africa
- ONHYM (the Moroccan National Office for Hydrocarbons and Mines)
- UM6P (Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique)
- Vantage Capital
- Africa50
- Wilmar International Limited
- Globeducate (Providence)
- Public Investment Fund (Saudi Sovereign Investment Fund)
Work highlights
Advised OCP Group on the setting up of the largest hydrogen joint venture between OCP Group and Fortescue. The JV aims to supply green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizers to Morocco, Europe, and other international markets.
Advised Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) in the sale of its 30.05% equity stake in Cosumar S.A (Cosumar) to MAMDA, MCMA, CIMR, RCAR, SUCDEN (French sugar operator) and other Moroccan investors for approximately US $605 million.
Advised Globeducate regarding its acquisition of a controlling interest in a Moroccan Group, and 100% of a Dutch entity, both operating K-12 schools in Morocco and the Netherlands.
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Ouns Lemseffer
Practice head
Mustapha Mourahib; Frédéric Giancarli; Ouns Lemseffer
Other key lawyers
Hasnaa Bennani