Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Morocco
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Band 1
What the team is known for

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

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  • The firm acted for Managem on the USD280 million acquisition of mining assets in Senegal, Mali and Guinea from IAMGOLD.

Notable Practitioners

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Hicham Naciri
Hicham Naciri
Star Individuals

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
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Yassir Ghorbal
3
Band 3

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.

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Nathalie Zanardo
U
Up and Coming

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

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Corporate/Commercial

Hicham Naciri
Hicham Naciri
Star Individuals
Yassir Ghorbal
3
Yassir Ghorbal
3
Band 3
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Nathalie Zanardo
U
Up and Coming