Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Algeria
Band 1
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Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Gide Algeria has one of the largest and most experienced teams of lawyers here, advising on some of the most important and complex matters in Algeria. With more than 15 years’ experience advising on the ground, we are one of few law firms able to bring clients global-standard counsel in combination with a market-leading understanding of the legal and commercial landscape in Algeria.
Our Algeria-based corporate/M&A capability plays a central part in our offering for clients, and we are regularly called to advise on the most significant corporate/M&A mandates taking place here. Just a few examples of our high-level expertise here include our work for Total on the establishment of a US$1.5 billion joint venture with the Algerian state-owned oil & gas company, Sonatrach; for Novo Nordisk on establishing a joint venture for the manufacturing of insulin in Algeria, with the Algerian State owned pharmaceutical group called Saidal Spa; and for Castel Group in connection with the first Algerian squeeze-out transaction carried out on the Algerian stock exchange.
Chambers Review
Gide Loyrette Nouel is a top French law firm which is widely thought of as a go-to team for international businesses investing into Algeria. The lawyers based in the Algiers office often assist clients with the formation of joint ventures, acquisitions and related corporate structuring issues, particularly in the oil and gas and pharmaceutical sectors.
Work Highlights
- Gide Loyrette Nouel acted for Asmidal, a subsidiary of Sonatrach, in a EUR195 million ICC arbitration against a foreign partner over the purchase of shares.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gide has the resources to handle an international arbitration case; it is very well organised with my main contacts locally but also a wider team in Paris."
"The lawyers were very responsive at all levels."
"The team has a good understanding of clients' needs."
"Gide has the resources to handle an international arbitration case; it is very well organised with my main contacts locally but also a wider team in Paris."
"The lawyers were very responsive at all levels."
"The team has a good understanding of clients' needs."
Notable Practitioners
Samy Laghouati is a leading lawyer who often assists international clients with the creation of joint ventures. Alongside his experience in oil and gas transactions, he is also seasoned in international arbitration.
"Samy Laghouati has a very good mastery of the local market and the different business aspects."
"He is very responsive in the processing of the cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Algeria
Industries
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Energy
Food
Infrastructure
Life sciences
Oil and gas
Pharmaceuticals
Private equity