Led by Yann Alix, Ashurst LLP has extensive experience in Algeria-based mandates, managing transactions and projects primarily from the firm’s Paris and London offices. The team includes dual-qualified lawyers fluent in French, English, and Arabic, specialising in project finance, M&A, oil and gas, mining development, finance, and international arbitration. Yann has extensive knowledge of M&A transactions and project development across the full project life cycle, including advising on investment protection and corporate structuring, as well as offshore and local joint venture arrangements. Claudia Cicone, based in Paris, regularly supports Alix on a variety of Algerian legal matters.

White & Case LLP has been involved in a wide range of transactions and disputes in Algeria, advising international corporations and financial institutions on matters including project finance, M&A, and cross-border business ventures. The team assists both domestic and foreign clients on issues related to oil and gas, mining, and other sectors. Christophe von Krause, based in Paris, leads on many of the firms Algerian matters, often supported by Mounia Larbaoui. David Robertson and Mukund Dhar contribute work from the London office.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP boasts lawyers from various practice areas who regularly advise on corporate, commercial, and energy-related matters. The team includes fluent Arabic speakers and North African nationals, ensuring a deep understanding of the region’s legal and cultural nuances. The North Africa Desk is co-headed by Bertrand Montembault, a corporate and projects partner based in Paris, and Craig Tevendale, a disputes partner in London who is fluent in both Arabic and French. Key team members include Laurence Franc-Menget, who has vast experience in Algerian disputes, and Thomas Herman, who is based in Paris.

King & Spalding LLP is experienced in Algeria and North Africa for project-related work, with a transactional focus on energy, oil and gas, and complex corporate restructurings and acquisitions. Nora Djeraba co-leads the team from Paris and focuses her practice on advising clients in oil and gas acquisitions and investment. Tim Burbury contributes work from the firm’s Middle Eastern offices.

Linklaters LLP advises on transactions and disputes across sectors such as oil and gas, banking, and infrastructure in Algeria. The team, based in Paris and supported by lawyers across Europe, works closely with multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government entities. Bertrand Andriani, managing partner in Paris, is an expert in project financing and development in Francophone Africa, with notable activity in Algeria. Roland Ziadé is a specialist in litigation and arbitration and has experience with Algerian disputes.