Next Generation Partners

Employment in Morocco

Baker & McKenzie Maroc

Baker & McKenzie Maroc provides a comprehensive employment offering which encompasses a full scope of advisory services, litigation and collective disputes. The team has a particular expertise in handling employment contracts, dismissals, employee transfers and restructuring matters. The team is spearheaded by Kamal Nasrollah, combining his expertise in cross-border M&A, employment law, litigation and arbitration, to advise leading Moroccan and international banks and corporate clients. Keltoum Boudribila is active in the healthcare, renewable energy and financial services sector, assisting with day-to-day issues, terminations and acquisition-related matters.

Praxisleiter:

Kamal Nasrollah


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Keltoum Boudribila


Referenzen

‘What I particularly value about Baker & McKenzie’s employment practice in Morocco is, first and foremost, the strong calibre of the team. They combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic approach, which makes their advice both reliable and actionable.‘

‚Their ability to work seamlessly across the Baker & McKenzie network is a considerable advantage. We can rely on consistent, high-quality support across jurisdictions, with the Moroccan team perfectly integrated into broader, multi-practice and multi-country matters.‘

‚What distinguishes Baker & McKenzie is the consistently high level of expertise across all teams involved, regardless of geography or practice area. This ensures a truly global standard of service, which is rare and extremely valuable.’

Kernmandanten

Intertek


Amazon


International Schools Partnership


Inspired Education


Amgen


Citigroup


F5 Networks


Safran


Western Union


Universal Music


Novo Nordisk


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


Varian


Jeronimo Martins


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  • Advising the Inspired Education in connection with the implementation of employees’ termination.
  • Advising International Schools Partnership in connection with the acquisition of a Moroccan group of schools and its related employment due diligence.
  • Advising Amgen in connection with their regular employment issues regarding their activities in Morocco.

Bennani & Associés

With capabilities acting before the Supreme Court, Bennani & Associés fields a considerable workload, handling high-stakes litigation, mass dismissals and strategic terminations, as well as non-contentious employee transfers, contracts and audits across a wide array of sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals and retail. The practice is jointly led by seasoned litigator Abdellah Moustaid, with over two decades of experience covering collective dismissals, union negotiations and parallel criminal proceedings for multinational clients, and Mehdi Bennani who focuses on advisory and transactional employment work, including salary restructuring, regulatory risk and share schemes. Mahdi Yamnahaddou is equipped to handle both litigation and advisory matters, including executive misconduct disputes and labour inspectorate negotiations, while Nihma El Gachbour is noted for her expertise in contentious and quasi-criminal employment disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Mehdi Bennani; Abdellah Moustaid


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mahdi Yamnahaddou; Nihma El Gachbour


Referenzen

‘The firm has a wide network across North Africa.’

‘Mehdi Bennani is very responsive, as are his team. We worked with Nihal Benzaida, a corporate associate who also handles employment advice.’

‘I worked with several lawyers in Morocco, but here I’ve been really impressed by the reliability, the depth, the availability, and the level of working hard of the team.’

Kernmandanten

3M


Abdul Latif Jameel


Adidas


Amazon


Casa Tram


Cedrus Assurances Services


Crimidesa Maroc S.A


Dell


IQVIA


Inspired Education Group


Jumia


Lanco Maroc


LMV


Maphar


Marriott


Philips


Samsung C&T


Smollan


STMicroelectronics


TUI AG


TUI FLY


Viatris


Inspired Education Group


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  • Advised Nexans Maroc during dismissal proceedings against 8 employees who committed serious misconduct involving breaches of health and safety policies.
  • Acting for Dell S.A.S in labour litigation to obtain dismissals of all 73 claims made by former employees who made claims following their transfer to NTT Data.
  • Representing Adidas Morocco LLC in the negotiations and procedure before the labour inspectorate for the amicable termination of the employment agreement of 15 employees.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper assists its well-established international client base with day-to-day matters, including employee termination, agreements, regulation, data protection compliance, as well as employee disputes and litigation. The team is spearheaded by Medhi Kettani, with over fifteen years of employment law experience advising private, national and international companies in the technology, consumer goods and life sciences sector with advisory and litigation. Adil Mouline is noted for work concerning arbitration, litigation and employee terminations, while Othman Sentissi assists with complex mandates involving operations restructuring.

Praxisleiter:

Mehdi Kettani


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Adil Mouline; Othman Sentissi


Kernmandanten

TikTok


NTT DATA


Microsoft


Ericsson


Systemair


McKinsey & Company, Inc.


Unilever


Botany Bay Asset Management Limited


Aptiv Global Operations limited


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  • Assisting TikTok with amicable settlements relating to the employee terminations, as well as advising on day-to-day employment legal issues, including reviewing employee agreements, non-disclosure agreements, contractual frameworks and disciplinary sanction regulations.
  • Advising Microsoft on day-to-day employment legal issues, amicable termination of employees, termination regulations and disciplinary sanction regulations.
  • Assisting Ericsson with the amicable termination of employees and drafting an addendum to an employee agreement.

UGGC Africa

UGGC Africa covers a full scope of employment law, including individual and collective litigation, amicable termination negotiations, employment contracts, as well as day-to-day issues and due diligence. The firm’s well established client list features multinational clients in the hospitality, luxury fashion and manufacturing sectors. Ali Bougrine leads the practice, experienced in analysing and adapting employment contracts, handling whistle-blower claims and employee terminations. Rim Tazi is equipped to handle work visa procedures and internal regulation implementation, while Fabien Gagnerot recently assisted with the termination of employment contracts, redundancy negotiations and procedures.

Praxisleiter:

Ali Bougrine


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rim Tazi; Fabien Gagnerot


Referenzen

‘UGGC Africa’s team is brilliant, always responsive, proactive, and efficient, ensuring that urgent matters are handled swiftly without compromising on quality. UGGC Africa provides us with a combination of deep market expertise and a multidisciplinary approach. The team stands out for its ability to handle complex employment matters with a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, strategic approach and precision. They provide us with invaluable legal guidance.’

‘Availability, responsiveness, complementarity in the different profiles and ingenuity make them a trusted partner.’

‘Ali Bougrine demonstrates consistent oversight, is highly accessible, and possesses strong commercial acumen, which proves particularly valuable in managing cross-border cases in France, Belgium, and Central Africa. Fabien Gagnerot delivers precise drafting, facilitates seamless collaboration between teams, and consistently meets deadlines.’

Kernmandanten

Christian Dior


Holcim Group


Deloitte


Mirova


Mitrelli


Bernard Hayot Group


Systra Group


RATP Dev


Matis Aerospace


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Bakouchi & Habachi - HB Law Firm LLP

Bakouchi & Habachi - HB Law Firm LLP assists with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including unfair dismissals and criminal action disputes, as well as employee contracts, terminations and restructurings. The practice is jointly led by Salima Bakouchi and Kamal Habachi, both equipped to handle litigation, arbitration and employment matters relating to M&A, frequently acting for leading banks and multinational corporations.

Praxisleiter:

Salima Bakouchi; Kamal Habachi


Kernmandanten

Attijariwafa Bank


Attijari Factoring


Wafasalaf


Wafabail


Wafa Immobilier


Atlanta Sanad


AXA Assurance


Wafa Assurance


Atlas Nord Hydrocarbures


Total Energies Marketing


MarocAl Omrane Group


Emaar Group


Coats Maroc


City Group


Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale


Dufry


Air Arabia


Viatris


Marsa Maroc


Koopert Maroc


Microsoft Maroc


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  • Supported the complex transfer of all employees arising from City Bus’s execution of a delegated management contract with the Autonomous Urban Transport Authority of Fez.

ADNA

ADNA frequently assists national and international corporates, financial institutions and government bodies with drafting and implementing employee contracts, internal regulations and policies tailored to local legal requirements. The practice is led by Safia Fassi-Fihri, with capabilities in strategic guidance in handling sensitive employment issues, disciplinary procedures, terminations and compliance. Ghita Yazine is also a key lawyer in the team.

Praxisleiter:

Safia Fassi Fihri


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ghita Yazine


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