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.

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.

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 best 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.