The law firm is based in Casablanca and has over a dozen experienced professionals. The firm advises on a wide range of business matters, including corporate law, commercial contracts and mergers and acquisitions.
The firm acts for international companies in a variety of industries, assisting them with their Morocco-based operations. It also provides support for clients on pre-litigation issues.
Bakkali Law Firm
Bakkali Law Firm is one of the oldest and most established law firms in Morocco. Its main office is located in Tangier and it has a wide range of legal services to offer.
The Firm has a highly experienced team of lawyers and consultants that can assist you with your business matters in Morocco. They can help you with matters including litigation, arbitration, banking and finance, intellectual property rights, employment, real estate, private equity and investment funds.
They also provide assistance for international clients and are able to handle cases in Morocco, the EEA and the MENA region. They are very knowledgeable about the Moroccan and European laws, which can make them a great asset to your business.
The firm has a reputation for offering high quality services at competitive prices, which is why they are often recommended by clients. Moreover, the firm is well-established in the Moroccan legal market, which makes it an ideal choice for those looking for a reliable lawyer.
BFR & Associes
Based in Casablanca, BFR & Associes is a business law firm that offers a range of legal services. Its lawyers are experts in different areas of business law, including dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets and financings, and corporate finance among others.
The firm’s partners are major players in the Moroccan business law community, advising their clients in all aspects of their operations, whether they are domestic or cross-border. It assists private and public companies, governmental agencies, and individual shareholders or managers.
Its Morocco-based lead partner Safia Fassi-Fihri is regarded as an expert in M&A transactions, joint ventures and regulatory matters. She has acted for a number of Chinese construction companies on a EUR10bn joint venture to develop the Tanger Tech Free Zone.
The firm also has a partner in Ivory Coast who handles projects, infrastructure, finance and M&A matters. Sydney Domoraud was formerly with Orrick RCI and has experience of energy and infrastructure deals across Europe and Africa.
Benzakour Law Firm
Benzakour Law Firm is a firm that offers a full portfolio of business law services. It is a dynamic, innovative and multilingual firm that regularly assists national and international clients in various sectors. Its strength has earned the firm top rankings in Chambers and Legal 500.
Founded in 1968, the firm has a highly regarded transactional practice and a robust litigation practice. It counts Schlumberger and Philip Morris among its clients.
The firm also provides advice in relation to public contracts and concessions, public assets and public financial law and privatization. It has advised the Moroccan state on major projects, including power, highways, urban public transportation and sewage services.
Managing Partner Rachid Benzakour is a renowned figure in Morocco and has a good reputation for his reactivity and his expertise. He has been repeatedly praised by international clients for his in-depth knowledge and deep understanding of their needs.
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