UGGC Africa provides expertise across the full scope of real estate transactions, finance and investments, as well as litigation, hospitality management and co-ownership leases. The team frequently assists its well-established client base featuring real estate development companies, institutional investors and operators. Ali Bougrine leads the practice, well-versed in handling large-scale transactions involving acquisitions and sales of buildings, urban planning and construction law. Key lawyers Rim Tazi and Fabien Gagnerot advise on town planning, underlying real estate assets and tax structuring of real estate investment.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ali Bougrine is our key contact. He supervises the team with leadership, finds ingenious solutions and provides us with real added value. Rim Tazi, Fabien Gagnerot and Mohamed Reda Deryany are also highly skilled; they have impressive technical expertise and knowledge.’
  • ‘UGGC Africa is our go-to firm in Morocco and Africa. The team is remarkable and provides us with very top-quality service. The team is always responsive, creative and professional. It's a great team to work with.’

Key clients

  • Holcim Group
  • CMI Europe Environnement
Practice head

Ali Bougrine

Other key lawyers

Fabien Gagnerot; Rim Tazi; Mohamed Reda Deryany