Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Morocco
Band 2
About
Provided by EAR & Co
Banking & Finance
EAR & CO. operates on a very wide range of financing transactions, both as counsel for borrowers, banks or issuers.
We assist our clients in the negotiation and implementation of syndicated or bilateral local or international credits, project financing (port, telecom, energy, real estate, etc.) or acquisition financing (Leverage Buy Out, etc.).
Our firm has also developed a particular expertise in the area of finance restructuring and have developed special expertise in banking regulation and derivatives.
In the capital market, we assist our clients in issuing financial instruments of all types on the Moroccan market (securitization, bond issues, Sukuk issues, etc.).
Projects / Project Finance
EAR & CO. acts for host governments, contractors, suppliers, sponsors and lenders in project finance,PPP projects, concessions and delegated management agreements, in various fields, including production, roads, transport, energy, telecom, water management, social housing, schools, tourism, waste and pollution management.
Banking Regulatory
•Counsel to major international banks in connection with various banking and financial regulatory issues relating to lending and cross-border activities involving Morocco (including the conclusion of repurchase agreements (GMRA), derivative transactions (ISDA, FBF), and other financial instruments).
Chambers Review
EAR & Co is a robust Casablanca-based law firm with deep experience advising on debt restructuring mandates and loan facilities. Its lawyers regularly undertake high-value financing transactions on behalf of lending syndicates. The firm is particularly skilled when it comes to assisting with regulatory matters and bond issues.
Work Highlights
- EAR & CO assisted Maghreb Titrisation with its EUR150 million securitisation programme.
Notable Practitioners
Mariam Rouissi acts for top domestic and international financial institutions on regulatory and bond matters, as well as acquisition finance. She has further expertise in securitisation and derivatives mandates.