Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Morocco
Band 3
Contact number
+212 522 77 95 95About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
With locations in financial centers and emerging markets, Baker McKenzie's Global Corporate/M&A practice advices on complex domestic and multinational transactions across borders. Our locally-embedded, globally experienced lawyers bring deep sector expertise and pragmatic and commercial approach to offer a seamless, end-to-end experience and deliver maximum value with less business risk. We guide our clients through the whole deal cycle, from deal shaping, negotiation to closing, including post-transaction reorganization and integration. We work across time zones, cultures and languages to ensure timely completion and desired synergies.
Our practice is highly regarded for its proficiency in public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, carve-outs, spin-offs and divestitures, corporate governance and corporate reorganizations.
Our team in Morocco is best known for advising on complex corporate deals in Morocco as well as on cross-border work, particularly with North African, West African, and Middle Eastern countries. Our team is one of the largest international Corporate/M&A groups in Morocco providing a full-service offering.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie's Casablanca office counts among its clients several significant international players in the energy, infrastructure, technology, pharmaceutical and education sectors. The firm acts on a variety of M&A transactions in the Moroccan market and is able to draw upon further resources resulting from its integration within the firm's larger global network.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie acted for Intralot on corporate and commercial matters and on its expansion in Morocco.
Strengths
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"The team displayed a fast understanding of our project and requirements, and provided expert answers and information to our request."
"We have always been satisfied with their service. They spend a lot of time with us and are always available and have lots of local contacts. They have been very good, very helpful and very available. They also have great commercial understanding."
"They are very knowledgeable, with a prompt response time."
"The team displayed a fast understanding of our project and requirements, and provided expert answers and information to our request."
"We have always been satisfied with their service. They spend a lot of time with us and are always available and have lots of local contacts. They have been very good, very helpful and very available. They also have great commercial understanding."
"They are very knowledgeable, with a prompt response time."
Notable Practitioners
Kamal Nasrollah wins the respect of his peers for his cross-border experience. His wide-ranging Casablanca-based practice sees him work on restructurings and M&A transactions, as well as tax matters, acting for clients operating in sectors such as technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
"He is very client-oriented and prepared to support us at all times."
"Kamal, with his cross-cultural background and his high-level network, is the ideal business and strategic partner to work with on tricky matters."
"Kamal Nasrollah has great understanding of complex commercial aspects and of our own business issues. He also has strong interpersonal skills."
Keltoum Boudribila enters the rankings for the first time this year. She frequently assists international clients with their operations in Morocco, including advising on acquisitions, joint ventures and distribution agreements.
"She provides a fast response and is very supportive."
"Keltoum has very good knowledge of legal issues."
"She is very helpful and gives clear advice and guidance."