Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Morocco
Band 1
Contact number
+212 520 478 000Chambers Review
The firm successfully blends the capabilities of a global powerhouse with the best of local experience, and it is consistently recognised by peers as a market-leading law firm in Morocco. The team has extensive expertise in M&A, investments, divestments and joint ventures. It serves notable international and regional clients in sectors including healthcare and finance, and also acts for governmental entities. The Casablanca-based team also has an accomplished infrastructure project development practice which complements its expertise in commercial matters. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm acted for Managem on the USD280 million acquisition of mining assets in Senegal, Mali and Guinea from IAMGOLD.
Notable Practitioners
Hicham Naciri is a regular feature on the firm's most prominent work, both domestically and further afield, but particularly in regard to pan-African transactions where there are key Moroccan components. His clients include major banks, insurance firms and international corporates.
"If you are doing a huge deal, he is a great person to go to because he has the experience."
"He is a great lawyer and he developed the practice in the country."
"Hicham Naciri is a rain maker."
Yassir Ghorbal is based in Casablanca and is active in the representation of banking clients and public bodies. His experience encompasses M&A, project development and real estate mandates.
Nathalie Zanardo is well placed to assist clients with M&A and private equity transactions in Morocco. She is active across the agribusiness, insurance and pharmaceutical sectors.
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Morocco