Gide Loyrette Nouel provides a comprehensive tax offering, with a particular strength in handling customs procedures and foreign exchange matters. The team have strengths in the construction, transportation and services sector, frequently advising foreign and local investors through the entire process from designing global tax strategies, managing operational changes and capital withdrawals. Simon Auquier spearheads the practice, specialising in M&A, corporate and tax law, well-versed in handling corporate acquisitions and divestments, foreign investments and industrial partnerships. Julien Nouchi is an expert in companies’ taxation, including transfer of business, transfer pricing and M&A matters.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Key clients

  • Amazon.com Inc
  • Federation Internationale De Football Association
  • Voltalia Maroc SAS
  • Suez Group
  • China Road & Bridge Corporation
  • Technopark Morocco
  • Pathé
  • Terminal Investment Limited SARL
  • Pestana Morrocco
  • Pestana Hotel Group
  • L’Oréal
  • Stellantis NV

Work highlights

Assisted Amazon by drafting a legal opinion on Amazon Web Services’ permanent establishment status and the possible tax exposure and consequences for its activities in Morocco.
Analysed the tax and overall legal aspects of the establishment and operation of a FIFA liaison office in Morocco.
Advising Voltalia Maroc on the tax and foreign exchange review of certain intra-group contracts.

Lawyers

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

Simon Auquier

Other key lawyers

Julien Nouchi