Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Morocco
Band 1
Email address
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+212 5 22 95 96 00Chambers Review
Bennani & Associés is an increasingly prominent pan-African law firm with experienced disputes practitioners advising across a range of litigation and arbitration matters. Based in Casablanca, the Moroccan team frequently represents major international companies, most notably in the engineering and technology sectors, in bankruptcy proceedings, construction cases and employment disputes. It is often selected by international law firms to act as a local representative in commercial litigation.
Work Highlights
- Bennani & Associés acted for Itissalat Al Maghrib before the Commercial Court of Rabat in a dispute concerning its alleged anti-competitive practices against WANA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am very satisfied with them; they respond quickly and are always reachable by phone. They also have a very good understanding of our business and commercial objectives."
"For a big dispute matter, I would use them for their knowledge of the legal system and the courts."
"I am very satisfied with them; they respond quickly and are always reachable by phone. They also have a very good understanding of our business and commercial objectives."
"For a big dispute matter, I would use them for their knowledge of the legal system and the courts."
Notable Practitioners
Abdellah Moustaid is head of litigation at Bennani & Associés. He regularly appears before Morocco's Commercial Court as well as acting on appellate litigation and international arbitration proceedings. He has extensive experience handling commercial disputes, labour proceedings and bankruptcy cases.
"He is always available, is flexible and has deep knowledge of law and of the client's strategy and vision."
"He is responsive and provides structured analysis."
Mahdi Yamnahaddou enters the rankings for the first time this year. He assists both domestic and international clients with a range of disputes, including construction and employment litigation.
"He is a very impressive litigator; he is dealing with the situation very well."
"Mahdi is very good. He is doing the heavy lifting and he is very responsive and available."