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Banking & Finance - Morocco

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a well-established presence in Morocco and is a popular choice of representation among financial institutions. The law firm regularly advises on credit facilities, as well as assisting with the financing of large-scale projects in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. In addition, it has extensive experience in advising on banking M&A, and regularly acts as issuer's counsel on high-value bond issuances and securitisation transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund on a USD48 million bond issuance by a securitisation SPV to finance the expansion of electrification across Côte d'Ivoire.

Strengths

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The team has great experience in handling complex operations and was very proactive and supportive.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The teams have a very good command of their subjects, regardless of their complexity. They are responsive and take emergencies seriously.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The lawyers will go above and beyond for you.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

It was impressive working with the team. I would not hesitate to recommend and work with Clifford Chance again.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Clifford Chance has demonstrated strong knowledge and great leadership in sophisticated matters. The team has been available and of remarkable assistance during difficult negotiations.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Mustapha Mourahib
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Mustapha Mourahib is managing partner of the Casablanca office and highly rated for his expertise in all areas of banking and finance. He has extensive experience in acting for big-name domestic and international financial institutions on the financing of significant renewable energy and infrastructure projects. In addition, he draws upon his knowledge of M&A transactions to assist with corporate finance mandates.

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Ouns Lemseffer
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Ouns Lemseffer
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Ouns Lemseffer is a key partner in the Casablanca office, co-heading the banking and finance department. She is well established in the market, with experience in advising on an impressive array of acquisition and project finance matters, particularly those related to high-profile renewable energy and infrastructure developments. She is also well versed in debt capital markets.

With her experience and expertise, she advises her clients in a very concrete and specific way. She is very easily reachable and is involved in the projects.

Ouns Lemseffer has proven to be a remarkable partner to work with. She demonstrates great leadership and expertise while showing her capacity to think outside of the box.

Ouns Lemseffer has delivered considerable value. She has excellent knowledge of local regulations.

Ouns Lemseffer's leadership and knowledge in terms of legal and market practice are really impressive.

Her excellent negotiation skills and ability to find ways to solve tricky situations hugely contributed to the transaction's successful completion.

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance
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Mustapha Mourahib
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Ouns Lemseffer
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Ouns Lemseffer
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