Gide Loyrette Nouel is renowned for advising private operators, financial institutions, and public entities on energy and infrastructure projects. The firm has expert knowledge in the electricity sector and advises private sponsors on renewable energy projects, and helps public entities develop regulations necessary for their development. Department leader Wacef Bentaibi frequently advises state-owned entities, sponsors, and lenders on financing transactions, with specific expertise in the mining, oil, and gas industries as well as real estate and tourism.
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‘The firm is particularly well-regarded for its expertise in public law and regulatory issues, making it a go-to for businesses with complex government interactions. The team in Morocco is highly experienced in PPP/PFI.’
‘Gide Loyrette Nouel positions itself as a strategic partner to help clients navigate regulatory challenges, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities. Special mentions to Frédéric Pia, Wacef Bentaibi, and Benoit Pape.’
‘Availability and expertise on large energy infrastructure projects. Good understanding of market drivers and local networks.’
‘Very supportive, result-oriented, and client-focused.’
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 (ANGSPE)
- NGE Contracting
- CDG Invest
- Chariot Transitional Power (CTP)
- CIMR
- CME Africa
- Engie North Africa
Work highlights
Assisting the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in a joint project with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development of Morocco, to structure a major Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal. We are advising the client on tender procedures as well.
Assisting the consortium composed of Nareva Holding, Hitachi Zosen Inova, and Itochu Corporation in the submission of a bid to the Municipality of Casablanca. This bid relates to a tender for a delegated management contract for the future Casablanca landfill and recycling centre.
Assisting Engie North Africa in connection with the submission of its proposal to the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN)—a government-owned company. The proposal is for the design, construction, financing, development, maintenance, and operation of the Noor Midelt II Solar Complex Project.
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Practice head
Wacef Bentaibi
Other key lawyers
Frédéric Pia; Benoit Pape; Hicham Ngassi-Saqout; Chaimaa Bouhami