DLA Piper is noted for its capabilities in private equity, capital markets and M&A transactions, frequently acting for international and local private equity firms, investment funds, industrial groups and investment banks. The firm is jointly led by Christophe Bachelet, Camilia Benani and Benoit de Monval. Bachelet is well-versed in cross-border M&A, private equity, corporate structuring and open bid processes, particularly in the real estate, energy, industrial and consumer goods sectors. Benani acts for investment funds, listed and non-listed companies, with a focus on cross-border deals in the life sciences, financial services and retail space. De Monval provides expertise on M&A, inbound and outbound cross-border investments, primarily in the industrials, energy and natural resources industries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We had an excellent relationship with the DLA team in Morocco. The collaboration was excellent at all levels, the professionalism, understanding of the business and availability to meet the timing deadlines.’
- ‘Christophe Bachelet is the legal counsel a CEO would like to collaborate with. He understands the business challenges while always keeping the focus on the legal matters that will allow the next steps to be as clear as possible. He is available and a great professional, both technically and in the way he explains the complex situations to make them as understandable as possible. The documentation he produces is of high quality in all aspects.’
- ‘Flexibility of the team and management, with a strong deal-oriented mindset and a good international network that is essential for cross-border deals.’
- ‘Christophe Bachelet is flexible and deal-oriented.’
- ‘The Corporate and M&A team at DLA Piper Casablanca combines strong technical skills with a very pragmatic, business-orientated approach. They are responsive and well-organised, which makes transactions run smoothly. Compared to other firms, I particularly value the consistency of the team’s work. The practice also makes good use of technology to streamline processes and communication, which is very helpful for clients.’
- ‘Benoit de Monval is an excellent lawyer with deep expertise in corporate and M&A matters. What sets him apart is his ability to provide clear and practical advice, even in complex situations, and his calm, reliable way of managing transactions. He is also very accessible and responsive, which clients appreciate. His associates are diligent and thorough, and the team as a whole reflects a high level of professionalism.’
- ‘Exceptional team with extensive expertise on structuring equity deals.'
- ‘Benoit de Monval is an expert in legal advisory with a very innovative approach to structuring an adapted mechanism for each case. He takes the time to understand the challenges of each deal and suggest the adapted approach on a collaboration framework with the management team of the fund. We trust him as a key advisor and expert to help our management team.'
Key clients
- Helios Investment Partners
- S.T.A.M
- IFU
- Amethis Mena Fund II SICAV
- CDG Invest Growth
- Sothema
- CIMAT
- Azelis
- Development Partners International
- Red Med Private Equity
- STOA
- SPE Capital
- Mediterrania Capital Partners
- EBRD
- Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
- Nama Fund I
Work highlights
Advised CDG Invest Growth and the founding shareholders in connection with the sale of all shares held in the share capital of Soludia Maghreb, the leading Moroccan company in haemodialysis products, to Sothema, one of the leading Moroccan pharmaceutical companies. The amount of the transaction was €100m.
Advised Nama Fund I in 2 joint ventures in the military sector with foreign investors to build, finance and develop factories.
Advised the shareholders of STAM in the sale of a majority of the share capital of STAM to TGCC, a listed Moroccan construction giant. This acquisition, carried out by STAM’s historical shareholders, is coupled with a capital increase that will allow STAM to boost its stake in VIAS to 80%. The entire transaction values the STAM Group at 4.3 billion dirhams.
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Practice head
Christophe Bachelet ; Camilia Benani; Benoit de Monval
Other key lawyers
Ghita Moussaid