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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.



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Corporate/Commercial - Morocco

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Gide Cuatrecasas Casablanca acted for Agroberries on the setting up of a joint venture with Zalar Group.

Strengths

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"The partners are very knowledgeable about the market and they are always very reactive on any questions."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

"They are very competent and thorough, capable of carrying out complex transactions involving commercial, financial, corporate and tax issues."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

"The Gide team has a good knowledge of the Moroccan market, its players and its specific features, which makes negotiations smoother."

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Simon Auquier
2
Simon Auquier
2
Band 2

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."

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Wacef Bentaibi
3
Wacef Bentaibi
3
Band 3

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."

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Chloé Joachim de Larivière
U
Chloé Joachim de Larivière
U
Up and Coming

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."

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Simon Auquier
2
Simon Auquier
2
Band 2
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Wacef Bentaibi
3
Wacef Bentaibi
3
Band 3
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Chloé Joachim de Larivière
U
Chloé Joachim de Larivière
U
Up and Coming
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