International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

Baker McKenzie has an excellent reputation in the cross-border transactional space, and is frequently sought after for its global expertise in banking and finance, corporate/M&A, and projects and energy. It is a top choice for clients facing multi-jurisdictional challenges across a plethora of practice areas. The firm is adept at advising on matters such as complex international project financings, cross-border M&A mandates and syndicated lending agreements.

Bennani & Associés is distinguished as a leading firm in North Africa. The firm is a trusted partner for clients, particularly for cross-border matters, as it has a global reach that extends across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Côte d'Ivoire, Congo DRC, Rwanda and Cameroon. The firm offers clients a seamless service, enhancing its 'one firm' profile and providing a one-stop-shop service for its clients. The firm's leading practice areas include corporate/commercial and dispute resolution, and it maintains diverse sector and industry expertise.

Clifford Chance is a market-leading international law firm with an on-the-ground presence in North Africa. The firm is recognised as a pioneer for its cross-border experience across arabophone Africa and is often engaged with foreign clients in global deals. Its lawyers are well versed in advising on cross-border M&A mandates, project financings and international joint ventures. The firm is often called upon by high-profile multinational corporations for its ability to blend local knowledge with international commercial experience.

DLA Piper Casablanca is a robust firm with a strong global presence and network. The firm's international expertise spans a plethora of areas, including corporate/commercial law, banking and finance, and dispute resolution. Clients appreciate the firm's ability to leverage and tap into the DLA Piper network to service multi-jurisdictional needs on an international scale.

Gide Cuatrecasas Casablanca offers clients robust cross-border capabilities. The firm has strong skills in transactional matters, including M&A, whilst it is also adept at handling real estate and projects-related work with ease. The team in Casablanca can rely on a global network of offices, allowing clients to benefit from true cross-border capabilities.

Matouk Bassiouny is a leading full-service law firm established in Cairo. The firm offers an impressive footprint across multiple markets as its global reach extends across the MENA region, with offices in the UAE, Sudan and Algeria. Clients also benefit from the firm's Libyan desk. The firm displays strong cross-border capabilities assisting on complex transactional and litigation matters. Its leading client base includes governments, international banks and major energy companies.

A&O Shearman is a high-calibre law firm with full-service global capabilities. It offers strong capabilities in a range of transactional matters, including M&A and financings. Advising on some of the most substantial inbound and outbound matters, the firm counts elite corporates, including major manufacturing companies, global banks and financial players, among its clients. The firm's cross-border experience is strengthened by its linguistic capabilities as its lawyers are able to assist clients in French, Arabic and English.

Al Tamimi & Company is a premier Middle Eastern firm with an established presence in North Africa. In the Egyptian market, the firm offers solid experience in banking and finance, corporate/M&A and dispute resolution mandates. The firm provides strong cross-border expertise in multi-jurisdictional matters and is a popular choice for international banks and global manufacturers. Clients also benefit from the firm's global presence, as it is able to call upon teams based in 17 office locations spread across the Middle East.