Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Morocco
Band 2
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+212 (0)5 22 48 90 00About
Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Established in Casablanca since 2003, Gide is one of the first business law firms to have set up in Morocco. The firm brings together Moroccan and French law practitioners alike, and is today one of the only firms in the country to offer legal assistance that covers the various fields of Moroccan and international finance and business law.
Gide Casablanca, co-led by Wacef Bentaibi (Projects & Energy - Finance & Infrastructure) and Simon Auquier (Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate), advises mainly international institutions, states, public institutions and companies, banks, investment funds, foreign investors or leading Moroccan groups on the legal and tax aspects of their investments and commercial and financial operations in Morocco and Africa.
Chambers Review
The Casablanca-based law firm is the product of a joint venture between French heavyweight Gide Loyrette Nouel and Spain's Cuatrecasas. The team boasts extensive expertise in projects, infrastructure and energy mandates. The lawyers are well accustomed to assisting with the creation of PPPs and joint venture project companies, as well as advising energy companies with licensing and contractual issues. The firm has further experience advising on private equity matters.
Work Highlights
- Gide Cuatrecasas Casablanca acted for Agroberries on the setting up of a joint venture with Zalar Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The partners are very knowledgeable about the market and they are always very reactive on any questions."
"They are very competent and thorough, capable of carrying out complex transactions involving commercial, financial, corporate and tax issues."
"The Gide team has a good knowledge of the Moroccan market, its players and its specific features, which makes negotiations smoother."
"The partners are very knowledgeable about the market and they are always very reactive on any questions."
"They are very competent and thorough, capable of carrying out complex transactions involving commercial, financial, corporate and tax issues."
"The Gide team has a good knowledge of the Moroccan market, its players and its specific features, which makes negotiations smoother."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Auquier co-leads the Casablanca office. He operates a robust corporate practice and regularly advises large French and multinational clients on the Moroccan aspects of major cross-border deals.
"He has good knowledge of the Moroccan market."
"Simon is a good negotiator, he knows how to adapt according to his interlocutors and brings a high level of responsiveness."
"He is practical and clear in his explanations."
Wacef Bentaibi is well recognised for his work acting on behalf of hospitality and energy clients in connection with investments and operations in Morocco. He co-heads the Casablanca office, where he additionally handles a range of project development and finance mandates.
"Wacef is a very experienced negotiator."
Chloé Joachim de Larivière advises on a range of M&A and private equity transactions and operates from Casablanca. Her expertise cuts across sectors including banking, insurance and manufacturing.
"She is competent, responsive and a good listener."
"Chloé is very pleasant to work with and always has a problem-solving approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Morocco
Industries
Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Agriculture
Banking
Chemicals
Construction
Energy
Infrastructure
Insurance
Oil and gas
Renewable energy
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