Financial institutions, international companies and lenders frequently turn to ADNA for transactions, projects and regulatory matters, the team are active across the renewable wind energy and automotive sectors. The practice is jointly led by Youssef Benamar and Safia Fassi-Fihri. Benamar advises clients on industrial, construction and urban planning projects, including negotiating an agreement with the Moroccan state, structuring projects and preparing project development contracts. Transactional lawyer Fassi-Fihri excels in infrastructure-related project, debt financing and joint ventures, recently assisting with the drafting and negotiations of EPC agreements in the infrastructure sector.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very hands on experienced team with good expertise on energy sector. Ability to bridge the gap between international standards and local environment in Morocco.’
- ‘Ghita Bennis is very knowledgeable and accurate on energy regulation and very pragmatic when it comes to conducting project due diligence. Safia Fassi-Fihri is very approachable to her clients and demonstrates excellent communication and teaching skills.’
Key clients
- Sunrise
- Uber
- CCCC
- CRBC
- Sabis
- Farplas
- Midea
- Sentury
- Huayou
- CNGR Tech
Practice head
Safia Fassi Fihri; Youssef Benamar