Alger

Présent à Alger depuis 2003, Gide Alger est le premier cabinet international à s'être implanté en Algérie. Notre équipe est composée de conseils juridiques, algériens et de nationalité étrangère, qui allient une parfaite connaissance du droit et de la vie des affaires en Algérie à une expertise internationale.

Gide Alger, dirigé par Samy Laghouati, conseille principalement des institutions internationales, des Etats, établissements et entreprises publiques, banques, fonds d'investissements, investisseurs étrangers ou groupes algériens de premier plan, sur les aspects juridiques et fiscaux de leurs investissements et opérations commerciales et financières. Gide Alger est très présent dans le secteur des énergies telles que les hydrocarbures et les énergies renouvelables.

A côté de son activité de conseil, Gide Alger a développé une expertise en matière de résolution des conflits en assistant de grands groupes étrangers ou algériens dans une grande variété de différends contractuels (joint-venture, Infrastructures, hydrocarbures etc.) dans le cadre de procédures d'arbitrage ad hoc ou institutionnelles (CCI, CIRDI). Gide Alger intervient également dans la résolution des litiges par voie de conciliation et de médiation.

Casablanca

Présent à Casablanca depuis 2003, Gide Casablanca figure parmi les tout premiers cabinets de conseil juridique au Maroc. Notre bureau local, également très actif en Afrique francophone, réunit des juristes marocains et français spécialisés dans les différentes branches du droit des affaires et est aujourd'hui l’un des rares cabinets au Maroc à pouvoir proposer une assistance juridique couvrant les divers domaines des droits marocain et international de la finance et des affaires.

Gide Casablanca, co-dirigé par Wacef Bentaibi et Simon Auquier, conseille principalement des institutions internationales, des Etats, établissements et entreprises publiques, banques, fonds d'investissements, investisseurs étrangers ou groupes marocains de premier plan, sur les aspects juridiques et fiscaux de leurs investissements et opérations commerciales et financières au Maroc et en Afrique.

Tunis

Présent à Tunis depuis 2001, Gide Tunis est l’un des rares cabinets en Tunisie à pouvoir proposer une assistance juridique couvrant les divers domaines des droits tunisien et international de la finance et des affaires. Pour les aspects de droit local, et conformément aux règles du Barreau, Gide intervient en partenariat avec la société professionnelle d'avocats Global Lawyers North Africa (GLN-A), cabinet qui réunit une dizaine d'avocats.

Gide Tunis, sous la direction de Samy Laghouati accompagné par Anis Jabnoun, assiste les investisseurs étrangers et leur offre l’ensemble des services se rattachant à l’implantation, la mise en place des financements liés à leurs activités, la restructuration et l’assistance quotidienne de leurs activités en Tunisie. Nous les accompagnons dans le développement de leurs projets, leurs négociations et contentieux éventuels, ainsi que dans leurs démarches auprès des autorités et des juridictions tunisiennes. GLN-A a également une activité contentieuse importante devant les juridictions tunisiennes ainsi que dans le cadre de procédures d'arbitrage ad hoc ou institutionnelle (CCI, CIRDI).

Une présence forte en Afrique subsaharienne francophone
 

De Dakar à Kinshasa, en passant par Abidjan, Yaoundé ou encore Libreville, l’expérience de Gide Africa sur cette zone est une référence. Au-delà d’une présence régulière de nos avocats dans cette région d'Afrique, notre réseau d’experts locaux a développé une connaissance fine de l’environnement des affaires, en contact permanent avec les interlocuteurs appropriés pour défendre les intérêts de nos clients.

Nous proposons une offre multisectorielle et une expertise pointue des différents systèmes et régimes juridiques nationaux et régionaux, à l’instar de la CEDEAO (Communauté économique des Etats d’Afrique de l’Ouest), de la CEMAC (Communauté économique et monétaire de l’Afrique centrale), de l’UEMOA (Union économique et monétaire de l’Ouest africain) et de l’OHADA (Organisation pour l’harmonisation du droit des affaires en Afrique).

Over the past year, Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel secured roles in a significant volume of international disputes, with particular activity in Europe-related litigation. The group is equipped to handle a diverse scope of contentious work, with its recent cases spanning shipping, competition, tax and employment matters, among other areas. Office managing partner Anis Jabnoun is noted for his experience in cross-border disputes, where he is often engaged by global law firms to advise on local law issues. Associate Mohamed Essid specialises in dispute resolution and has a broad contentious focus.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Tunisia - Dispute Resolution

Over the past year, Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel secured roles on a slew of high-profile transactions, with notable activity in private equity, M&A, restructurings and joint ventures. The practice is particularly well-versed in acting as part of a cross-office team to provide local advice on multi-jurisdictional matters. In a recent example, managing partner Anis Jabnoun acted alongside groups in Casablanca, Paris and Brussels to advise SPE Capital on its $33m equity investment for the acquisition of a majority stake in Outsourcia group.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Tunisia - Commercial / Corporate & M&A

Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel‘s Tunis group is noted for its ability to team up with the firm’s Paris and Algiers offices for support on multi-jurisdictional financing transactions. Enjoying close relationships with many of Tunisia’s major banks, the group is also a popular choice to assist international law firms on local issues. Anis Jabnoun has recently undertaken work for government development banks, funds and corporate borrowers, among other clients.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Tunisia - Banking & Finance

The real estate team at GIDE LOYRETTE NOUELworks with the firm’s international network to support clients on significant international real estate transactions. The practice covers construction, hospitality, large-scale tourism projects, lease agreements and real estate financing. Counsel Loris Marghieri leads the team, advising domestic and international operators in Sub-Saharan Africa on all aspects of real estate transactions, particularly in regard to real estate finance and property development. Projects head Wacef Bentaibi is also active in the field, with a particularly strong construction practice.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Morocco - Tourism & Real Estate 

GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL works on behalf of local and foreign clients on the full range of tax issues.  In addition to day-to-day matters, work includes global tax strategies, capitalisations, capital withdrawals and transfer pricing. In addition, the team supports clients on tax audit procedures and other administrative procedures. The department is led by co-managing partner Simon Auquier, who assists international clients on cross-border matters, and heads the corporate practice. Associate Julien Nouchi specialises in handling the tax aspects of M&A and restructurings, as well as day-to-day tax matters.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Morocco - Tax

Regularly acting on behalf of private operators, public entities and financial institutions, GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL has deep experience in the structuring and implementation of projects within the infrastructure and energy sectors. This includes matters related to PPP and BOT, as well as projects surrounding green hydrogen and other forms of renewable energy. Wacef Bentaibi leads the team, advising sponsors and lenders on public and private infrastructure projects across Africa with a particular expertise in the mining and oil and gas sectors. He is supported by associate Frédéric Pia, who acts on renewable and infrastructure projects.

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The M&A and corporate team at GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL assist a series of major Moroccan and multinational clients on high-magnitude M&A transactions in Morocco and the wider Sub-Saharan Africa region. In addition, the team is regularly involved in capital market transactions for local and foreign issuers. Hospitality, tourism, energy, healthcare and real estate are key areas for the team which is headed by Simon Auquier , an expert in joint ventures, acquisitions and restructuring, both domestically and internationally. Senior Counsel Chloé Joachim De Larivière specialises in M&A, private equity and corporate law in North Africa.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Morocco - Commercial / Corporate & M&A

The expertise of GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL‘s banking and finance team encompasses all aspects of banking and finance transactions, including securitisation, bond issuance and hedging arrangements. A wide range of banks, financial institutions and borrowers instruct the firm on all types of structured financings, particularly project finance, assets and acquisition finance. In addition, the team advises a number of foreign banks on regulatory issues within Morocco. Wacef Bentaibi manages the Casablanca office, advising clients on complex financing transactions.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Morocco - Banking / Finance & Capital Markets

Gide Loyrette Nouel is an international law firm with a well-established presence in Algeria and significant expertise in energy matters. The firm has a growing and impressive client roster consisting of key energy and oil and gas players such as Eni and Sonatrach. Recently, the firm has been advising on acquisitions, PSC and EPC contracts, joint ventures, ICC arbitrations and project financing. Practice head Samy Laghouati has significant experience advising on business ventures, transactions and investments in Algeria. He is supported by of counsel Djamila Annad, who has former experience at Sonatrach and the Office of the Ministry of Energy. Associate Xavier Lecomte and counsel Julien Gontier are other key lawyers.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Algeria - Energy

Gide Loyrette Nouel is known for its expertise in ICC arbitration and litigation involving oil and gas, construction and retail clients. Recent disputes work for the team has covered an array of matters, including termination and performance of contract matters as well as labour and criminal litigation. Managing partner Samy Laghouati leads the team. Counsel Julien Gontier has been developing the firm’s disputes activity; he specialises in litigation and arbitration and regularly advises major overseas and Algerian entities.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Algeria - Dispute Resolution

Gide Loyrette Nouel is an international law firm with a longstanding presence in the country and a strong energy practice. The firm advises on a wide array of matters, ranging from the setting up of capital investment funds to acquisitions and joint ventures across a range of industries, including oil and gas, automotive and pharmaceuticals. The firm advises on landmark transactions in the region, with a highlight including its advice to Total on setting up a joint venture with Sonatrach for a major petrochemical project and the corresponding project financing. Samy Laghouati heads the team and has wide-ranging experience in acting for public bodies and foreign investors, especially in the energy sector. Laghouati is supported by counsel Xavier Lecomte, who is based in the Paris office.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Commerical / Corporate & M&A

Gide Loyrette Nouel is a top French law firm which is widely thought of as a go-to team for international businesses investing into Algeria. The lawyers often assist clients with the formation of joint ventures, acquisitions and related corporate structuring issues.

Chambers Global 2023 - Algeria - Corporate / Commerical : International Firms

The Casablanca-based law firm is the product of a joint venture between French heavyweight Gide Loyrette Nouel and Spain's Cuatrecasas. The team boasts extensive expertise in projects, infrastructure and energy mandates. In these areas the team is well accustomed to assisting with the creation of PPPs and joint venture project companies, as well as counselling energy companies on the licensing and commercial contract issues essential to their operation. The firm has further experience advising on private equity matters.

Chambers Global 2023 - Morocco - Corporate / Commercial 

Leading French law firm Gide Loyrette Nouel has operated in Tunisia for more than two decades, its collaboration with Global Lawyers North Africa allowing it to advise on the full gamut of local and international business law. The group has substantial experience assisting foreign companies with the establishment of their local operations and is active on behalf of players in a range of sectors, including oil and gas, banking and IT.

Chambers Global 2023 - Tunisia - General Business Law