Gide Loyrette Nouel‘s well-established client base features sponsors, public entities and financial institutions, frequently advising on energy and infrastructure transactions and financings, including PPPs, BOTs and concessions. The team are specialists in the electricity sector, with strong credentials advising public and private entities with the development of renewable energy projects. Wacef Bentaibi spearheads the practice with over two decades of experience, providing expertise in project financing and PPPs in the mining, oil and gas sectors. Frédéric Pia is well-versed in advising on all aspects of renewable energy power plants and infrastructure projects.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Local context knowledge, extensive experience.’
- ‘Open-mindedness, flexibility and attentiveness.’
- ‘The legal team has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and responsiveness, providing valuable insights and real added value throughout the negotiating of the deal.’
- ‘What truly sets the team apart is their ability to combine technical expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.'
Key clients
- Calvalley
- Dakhla Water & Energy Company
- Hitachi Zosen Inova AG
- National Agency of Strategic Management of State Participations and Performance Monitoring of State-owned Enterprises
- NGE Contracting
- Siemens Mobility
- Alsa Maroc
- QAIR Maroc
- Fonds Mohammed VI pour l’Investissement
- Innov X
- CDG Invest
- Engie North Africa
Work highlights
Advising OCP on the structuring of OCP’s solar programme and the drafting of all associated project contracts.
Advising FIFA on the public law aspects for the project of FIFA’s office in Morocco.
Assisting Nareva, Kanadevia, and I-Environment with the development of an Energy from Waste project which would include the construction of a new landfill in Casablanca, rehabilitation works, a power plant, a biogas unit, and an incinerator producing electricity from household wastes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Wacef Bentaibi
Other key lawyers
Frederic Pia; Chloé Joachim de Larivière