Gide Loyrette Nouel maintains a strong position in the market, providing a comprehensive tourism and real estate offering, particularly active in the residential, hospitality and industrial sectors. The firm frequently acts for domestic and international clients on real estate finance and hotel construction projects, as well as tendering procedures and preparing contractual documents and disputes work in the space. Practice head Loris Marghieri specialises in real estate law, focusing on acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets, financing and large-scale development projects. Dounia El Aissaoui is equipped to handle all types of assets in real estate transactions.
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- ‘What makes Gide’s practice unique is its ability to combine international expertise with a deep understanding of the local legal and business environment. We particularly value the team’s reactivity and its strong commitment to listening carefully to their initial needs in order to design tailored solutions. Beyond addressing the specific request at hand, Gide’s lawyers provide a comprehensive and global approach, anticipating related issues and offering strategic guidance across different areas of law.'
- ‘The individuals we work with at Gide truly stand out for their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to combine legal precision with practical business insight. What differentiates them from competitors is not only their technical expertise, but also their strong client-focused mindset and their capacity to anticipate challenges while remaining solutions-oriented.’
Key clients
- Association Marocaine de l'Immobilier Locatif (AMIL)
- Al Ajial Holding
- Société d’Aménagement du Littoral de Nouakchott (SALN)
- Attijari Reim
- CFG Bank
- Onomo Hotels
- Alshaya Morocco
- Pestana Hotels
- Innov X
- Arkhe Real Estate
- Immorente Invest
- Club Med
Work highlights
Advising Onomo Hotels on its various transactions in Morocco and across Africa.
Advised Groupe Mfadel on the preparation and negotiation of an off-plan lease agreement for the development of a real estate complex in Casablanca, comprising two hotels, serviced hotel apartments, and a convention centre to be operated by Radisson.
Assisting Société d’Aménagement du Littoral de Nouakchott in a joint venture between Meridiam and the Mauritanian state and with the implementation of a real estate programme of developments and infrastructure in Nouakchott.
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Practice head
Loris Marghieri
Other key lawyers
Dounia El Aissaoui