Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Morocco
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Global law firm DLA Piper serves numerous big-name clients in the pharmaceutical and education sectors in Morocco. The team acts on a ranges of cases, from share purchase agreements and transactional due diligence to partnership agreements and general commercial contracts. The firm also demonstrates a notable presence advising on joint ventures and is a particular favourite of private equity houses.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper assisted Amethis with the acquisition of 33% of Energy Transfo.
Strengths
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"They are very responsive, and it is always a pleasure to work with them. They have a very good understanding of what is happening in the market, that is why we like to work with them, they understand how we work and what we need. They are goal-oriented so they know how to go about things, and when we have to move quickly."
"The DLA Piper team enjoys a strong track record allowing it to efficiently approach complex matters. It is a very strong and skilled team, with a deal-making approach, while also keeping an eye on the interests of its clients."
"I recommend them often. I really like their availability and flexibility, and we work well together. They are sharp, smart and they are deal-makers."
"They are very responsive, and it is always a pleasure to work with them. They have a very good understanding of what is happening in the market, that is why we like to work with them, they understand how we work and what we need. They are goal-oriented so they know how to go about things, and when we have to move quickly."
"The DLA Piper team enjoys a strong track record allowing it to efficiently approach complex matters. It is a very strong and skilled team, with a deal-making approach, while also keeping an eye on the interests of its clients."
"I recommend them often. I really like their availability and flexibility, and we work well together. They are sharp, smart and they are deal-makers."
Notable Practitioners
Christophe Bachelet moves up the rankings this year. He operates from Casablanca, advising on high-value M&A transactions which often involve cross-border considerations. His expertise cuts across sectors including real estate, energy and education. He is especially sought after by private equity firms.
"He has a strong track record and skills, he is very experienced and result-oriented."
"Christophe Bachelet is available, very proactive, he adapts his way of doing business depending on who is in front of him. He also has a good knowledge of what is market practice in Morocco."
Benoit de Monval focuses on M&A and private equity transactions. He advises an impressive client list which features major international names as well as significant players in the domestic market. He joined DLA Piper in October 2023 after leaving ASAFO.
"He is a hard-working lawyer and is very strong in M&A."
Camilia Benani enters the rankings following praise from the market. She assists international corporates and investments funds with sales and acquisitions.
"Camilia is very reactive and responsive and handled the project in a very careful way. We are very happy with the service."
"She is a great dedicated lawyer."
"She has solid experience and commercial skills, and she is highly available and committed."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
Morocco