White & Case LLP frequently advises its well-established client base of domestic and foreign companies, international corporations and financial institutions on transactions and disputes. The team handles a wide array of project development, finance, corporate and M&A, as well as capital markets and dispute resolution matters. London-based Deji Adegoke spearheads the practice with project and asset finance expertise in the energy, infrastructure, oil and gas sectors. Julien Bocobza is well-versed in project development and finance, advising sponsors and financiers on acquisitions, development and financing of infrastructure and energy projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team excels in energy, infrastructure, water, and telecoms transactions with complex financing layers. It partners seamlessly with Moroccan counsel for local filings and regulatory aspects. Compared to Casablanca-based firms, White & Case offers superior international depth. Its merger-control analytics and M&A Explorer tools provide data-driven insights for investors. The practice promotes innovation in knowledge platforms, diversity, and technology-enabled delivery. Clients gain global precedent quality, efficient documentation, and coordinated multi-jurisdictional execution. Overall, it is the go-to choice for high-value, cross-border Moroccan projects requiring world-class structuring.’
- ‘White & Case handles Morocco-related work from its global hubs in Paris, London and the UAE, focusing on large cross-border project finance, PPPs, and M&A. It is frequently counsel to lenders on landmark deals such as the Casablanca desalination project. Clients value its international standards, English-law structuring, and access to multilaterals and DFIs.'
- ‘What truly differentiates Julien Bocobza and Omar Sinaceur at White & Case is their combination of international sophistication and local pragmatism. Julien brings exceptional technical depth in project and acquisition finance, an ability to structure complex multi-lender arrangements, and an uncommon clarity in translating risk into actionable solutions for clients. Omar stands out for his strategic oversight and commercial instinct, seamlessly bridging the expectations of international sponsors, banks, and Moroccan stakeholders. Both are extremely responsive, meticulous, and collaborative, ensuring smooth coordination with local counsel and authorities.'
Practice head
Deji Adegoke
Other key lawyers
Julien Bocobza; Omar Sinaceur