About

Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel

Gide opened an office in Casablanca in 2003. We are among the first international law firms to operate in Morocco. Made up of 20 French-speaking, English-speaking and Arabic-speaking legal practitioners, including 4 partners, our team has proven expertise and experience in the main areas of business law.


We are one of the few legal firms in Morocco to provide legal assistance which combines thorough knowledge of Moroccan law and the country’s business environment and an in-depth understanding of international practices. We have a bespoke and multi-disciplinary approach which meets the specific needs of every client, while providing significant added value with international coordination. Working with our Africa Group and our other international offices, we provide effective and innovative solutions to support our clients’ development on the African continent.


We advise leading Moroccan and international clients, including international institutions, states, public institutions and companies, banks, insurance companies, investment funds and industrial groups. We advise them on the legal and tax implications of their investments, commercial operations and financial transactions in Morocco.



Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Morocco

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

This Casablanca-based law firm is the product of a joint venture between French heavyweight Gide Loyrette Nouel and Spain's Cuatrecasas. The team offers extensive expertise in projects, infrastructure and energy mandates. The lawyers are well accustomed to assisting with the creation of joint venture project companies, and to advising energy companies on licensing and contractual issues. The firm has further experience in advising on private equity matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Gide Cuatrecasas Casablanca advised DFDS on the local aspects of its purchase of FRS Iberia.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Auquier
1
Simon Auquier
1
Band 1
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.

Simon Auquier managed to grasp the complexity of the transaction, navigate the requirements and suggest options that would suit the DFI and local investors.

Simon Auquier has a very high level of commercial and practical sense.

Wacef Bentaibi
3
Wacef Bentaibi
3
Band 3

Wacef Bentaibi is well recognised for his work acting on behalf of 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 Bentaibi is very client-oriented and keen to help on every legal topic.

Chloé Joachim de Larivière
4
Chloé Joachim de Larivière
4
Band 4

Chloé Joachim de Larivière operates from Casablanca and advises on a range of M&A and private equity transactions. Her expertise cuts across sectors including banking, insurance and manufacturing.

Chloé Joachim de Larivière is very available, is technically very good, gives good advice and is very much orientated towards the deal. 

Ranked Lawyers at
Gide Loyrette Nouel

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Morocco

Corporate/Commercial

Simon Auquier
1
Simon Auquier
1
Band 1
Wacef Bentaibi
3
Wacef Bentaibi
3
Band 3
Chloé Joachim de Larivière
4
Chloé Joachim de Larivière
4
Band 4

Members

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Industries

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