ADNA‘s corporate and commercial is headed by Algiers-based Foued Bourabiat, who is praised as a ‘a true reference in Algerian law’ and remains a port of call for international and multijurisdictional transactions and corporate regulatory services. The team’s portfolio of clients encompasses domestic and multinational corporates from the automotive, oil & gas, retail and logistics industries - amongst others.

Bennani & Associés LLP‘s corporate department is frequently instructed by multinational clients to advise on a spectrum of transactional matters, often acting on incorporations, investments, share and asset sales and restructurings, both domestically and across multiple jurisdictions. Algiers-based Mourad Seghir heads the team and is broadly experienced in public and private contracts, M&A and corporate regulatory matters, working closely with Mohamed Debbouche and Samir Boukider who are both highly experienced in foreign investment and cross-border acquisition mandates.

Gide Loyrette Nouel fields a broad range of capabilities across corporate and M&A mandates, advising domestic and multinational clients on a variety of acquisitional matters, including share and asset sales, joint ventures, listings, restructurings, and other work spanning the full gamut of corporate and commercial matters. Based in Algiers, Samy Laghouati remains a cornerstone of the market for investments, acquisitions, and other corporate work for a range of multinational clients in the automotive, oil and gas, retail, and energy sectors. Associate Neyla Fandi widely supports.

The corporate, commercial, and M&A offering at Loucif + Co is praised by clients as ‘highly qualified and very professional’ and is a go-to practice for restructurings, joint ventures, and share and asset transactions. The team is active across the oil and gas, energy, financial, agriculture, and a range of other regulated sectors. Algiers-based Rym Loucif heads the department and is noted for her ‘deep knowledge of the market’. Hind Ennafa is a key member of the team, advising on regulatory and transactional matters in the automotive, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors.

DLA Piper Africa, Algeria (L&P Partners) offers a strong track record in transactional and corporate regulatory matters in the agricultural, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, and is adept at both domestic and cross-border transactions requiring expertise in industry regulations. Based in Algiers, Mounir Ait Belkacem leads the team and is frequently retained by clients for his extensive experience in M&A deals. Lamia Naamoune and Rafik Nedjar provide expertise in pharmaceutical, automotive and telecommunication-related transactions.

The corporate & commercial department at Fares Legal Group is broadly experienced in regulatory and transactional matters, advising clients on domestic and international M&A, joint ventures, foreign direct investment, contractual, and regulatory compliance issues. Yannil Belbachir and Rodolfo Drudi jointly lead the Algiers practice, advising a portfolio of multinational and local clients across the energy, pharmaceuticals, aviation, and manufacturing sectors.

Matouk Bassiouny advises clients from the healthcare, logistics, automotive, and retail sectors on M&A, restructurings, joint ventures and corporate advisory matters. Department head Nahla Djabi has a wealth of experience in the market and is sought out by clients due to the breadth of his corporate and commercial practice and his astute understanding of the regulatory landscape.

Sayah Law Firm‘s corporate and commercial team is highly experienced in advising both local and multinational clients across a wide range of transactional mandates. These include mergers and acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures, as well as a full spectrum of regulatory services for clients entering the Algerian market. The department is led from Algiers by Samir Sayah, who brings over 20 years of experience advising on corporate and commercial matters. He works closely with associate Naila Bouchemla on corporate governance, share and asset sales, and commercial regulation matters.