Ashurst has launched its new office in Casablanca, bolstered by the arrival of new managing partner Ouns Lemseffer.

Junction Law Morocco advise on all aspects of projects and public law, particularly excelling in transport and construction projects. The firm is led by Hughes de La Forge and Ghjuvana Luigi, both dedicated experts in the field.

A&O Shearman ‘s wide-ranging practice encompasses public law expertise in public contracts, financing of public infrastructures and foreign investments, as well as frequently advising sponsors, construction companies and lenders on project and project financing matters. The team is jointly led by Hicham Naciri, Yassir Ghorbal and Antoine Haddad. Managing partner Naciri is well-versed in large-scale projects in the banking, insurance and infrastructure sectors, while Ghorbal advises financial institutions, real estate developers and energy companies on projects and project finance matters. Haddad provides expertise across the full scope of energy and infrastructure sectors, including thermal power plants, water treatment facilities and ports.

Gide Loyrette Nouel‘s well-established client base features sponsors, public entities and financial institutions, frequently advising on energy and infrastructure transactions and financings, including PPPs, BOTs and concessions. The team are specialists in the electricity sector, with strong credentials advising public and private entities with the development of renewable energy projects. Wacef Bentaibi spearheads the practice with over two decades of experience, providing expertise in project financing and PPPs in the mining, oil and gas sectors. Frédéric Pia is well-versed in advising on all aspects of renewable energy power plants and infrastructure projects.

ASAFO & CO. MOROCCO Sarl fields a considerable workload handling strategic PPP projects, complex real estate and investments, as well as project financing. The team are particularly active across the automotive and battery manufacturing sectors, handling large scale infrastructure and industrial development projects. The practice is jointly led by Patrick Larrivé, frequently acting for private equity funds, private companies, public sector bodies and governments, and Louis Dubois who focuses on administrative and public law, public contracts and PFI matters.  Guy-Fabrice Holo focuses on public law and PPP projects.

Fidal Africa is reputed for its expertise in the renewable energy sector, particularly handling risk mitigation, regulatory frameworks and compliance for hydrogen and offshore wind projects. Additionally, the team provide dedicated services focused on the auditing of PPP contracts. Julie Claude spearheads the practice, excelling in public business law, PPP and complex public contracts and leverages two decades of public project experience in the energy, mining and health sectors.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s projects and public law practice advises on large-scale projects in the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors. Alain Malek spearheads the practice, noted for his expertise in natural resources projects and advising financial institutions on mining and power plant related matters. Mathieu Dahan is a key lawyer who assists with procurement, finance and corporate aspects of energy and public sector projects. Nicole Ackah-Yensu has left the firm.

Financial institutions, international companies and lenders frequently turn to ADNA for transactions, projects and regulatory matters, the team are active across the renewable wind energy and automotive sectors. The practice is jointly led by Youssef Benamar and Safia Fassi-Fihri. Benamar advises clients on industrial, construction and urban planning projects, including negotiating an agreement with the Moroccan state, structuring projects and preparing project development contracts. Transactional lawyer Fassi-Fihri excels in infrastructure-related project, debt financing and joint ventures, recently assisting with the drafting and negotiations of EPC agreements in the infrastructure sector.

Mokhtari & Brahma Avocats is a boutique firm specialising in projects and financing matters, particularly adept in project financing in the energy sector. The firm is active in the mining, infrastructure, oil and gas sectors, assisting its well-established client base featuring local and international financial institutions, fund managers and governmental bodies. Founding partner Ghalia Mokhtari spearheads the practice, providing expertise to energy companies, sponsors and developers on construction issues, acquisitions and PPP matters.

UGGC Africa covers a wide array of project and public law matters, including PPP, public procurement and public construction law. The team regularly advises on the financing, construction and operation of power plants, airport complexes and container terminals. Ali Bougrine spearheads the practices, acting for major foreign and international industrial and finance groups on complex contracts and structuring of international investments. Other key lawyers include Rim Tazi and Fabien Gagnerot.