Banking & Finance | Global

Clifford Chance has a well-established presence in Morocco and is a popular choice of representation among financial institutions. The law firm regularly advises on credit facilities, as well as assisting with the financing of large scale projects in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. In addition, it has extensive experience in advising on banking M&A, and regularly acts as issuer's counsel on high value bond issuances and securitisation transactions.

EAR & Co is a robust Casablanca-based law firm with deep experience in advising on debt restructuring mandates and loan facilities. Its lawyers regularly undertake high value financing transactions on behalf of lending syndicates. The firm is particularly skilled when it comes to assisting with regulatory matters and bond issues.

Naciri & Associés A&O Shearman is one of the leading law firms in Morocco. It maintains a multidisciplinary team that is regularly retained by financial services clients. The firm is consistently regarded as a market leader for M&A work, and in this regard it is frequently called upon to assist banks with significant acquisitions and disposals. The group has further capabilities in acquisition finance and debt capital market matters.

ASAFO & CO. is a pan-African law firm with an established presence in Morocco. The team is sought after by an array of blue-chip financial services clients for its expertise in negotiating loan agreements and investments, and for its experience in assisting with project financing. The Casablanca-based group also has experience in advising banks on regulatory matters such as the establishment of Moroccan operations and a wide range of compliance issues.

DLA Piper has a prominent banking and finance team in Morocco. The firm is widely acknowledged for its expertise in cross-border transactions and its regular representation of financial institutions. The Casablanca-based group is adept at assisting with the structuring of loan facilities and is equally well versed in regulatory work and project financing.

Norton Rose Fulbright's banking and finance team is gaining recognition in the Moroccan market based on its expertise in acquisition finance and fund formation. The team regularly acts for both public and private entities, and is additionally well-placed to assist with regulatory matters.