Baker & McKenzie Maroc offers experience in international employment law and assists multinational employers on contracts, redundancies, human resources, and restructuring matters. The firm’s arbitration and litigation services also aim to protect clients’ interests in individual and collective disputes. Corporate specialist Kamal Nasrollah leads the team and is equipped to handle employment issues emerging from M&A and general corporate restructurings. Keltoum Boudribila is known for her employment capabilities, particularly in matters involving restructuring, human resources, and disputes.
Employment in Morocco
Baker & McKenzie Maroc
Praxisleiter:
Kamal Nasrollah; Keltoum Boudribila
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kenza Zerkdi
Kernmandanten
Intertek
Intralot
Amazon
International Schools Partnership (ISP)
Amgen
American Bar Association
British American Tobacco
ByteDance (TikTok)
Nexteer
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the American Bar Association in connection with the implementation of a massive dismissal plan.
- 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.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper assists clients with a host of employment issues including employment agreements, rights and benefits, privacy and data protection, compliance, and regulations. The firm also handles employment disputes arising from terminations through out-of-court settlements and litigation proceedings. Practice head Mehdi Kettani has significant advisory and litigation experience, with a client list including major international companies such as Microsoft and Ericsson, as well as state-owned entities, banks, and financial institutions. Kettani is supported by Adil Mouline, who is experienced in employment terminations and related disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Mehdi Kettani
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Adil Mouline
Kernmandanten
TikTok
NTT DATA
Microsoft
Fruit of the Loom
Ericsson
BearingPoint
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting TikTok with amicable settlements relating to the termination of employees and the actual terminations.
- Advising Microsoft on day-to-day employment legal issues and the amicable termination of employees. Assisting Microsoft in the context of a cross-border restructuration of its operations in Africa.
- Assisting Ericsson with the amicable termination of a key employee.
Bassamat & Laraqui
Bassamat & Laraqui advises and represents institutional clients and private companies on a local and international level. Its clients operate across key sectors such as mining, real estate, and energy. Bassamat Fassi-Fihri and Asma Laraqui have significant litigation and arbitration experience including in employment and commercial contract law. Nadia Farhat, a banking and financial restructuring specialist, heads the litigation department. Hanane Ait-Addi is involved in both business and employment litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Bassamat Fassi-Fihri; Asma Laraqui
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nadia Farhat; Malika Chaqiq; Hanane Ait Addi; Omar El Amrani
Kernmandanten
CWT Morocco
BIBEN ADB
Man Power
Royal Air Maroc
Atlas Multiservices
RISMA
Office Scolaire Universitaire International (OSUI)
JESA
Mafoder Group
Servier Maroc
Silver Food
Amendis (Veolia Group)
Compagnie Minière de Touissit (CMT)
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented a leading entity in property management in a complex wrongful termination case, proving serious misconduct and legal compliance. Successfully filed a counterclaim for unfair competition, leading to tribunal-awarded damages to our client. The case is currently pending appeal.
- Advised Risma in a dispute over an employee’s claim for damages related to tasks performed for multiple subsidiaries.
Bennani & Associés
Bennani & Associés boasts end-to-end capabilities in assisting international companies and their subsidiaries with their employment needs. This includes advisory services, employee transfers, contentious and non-contentious dismissals, and other disputes. The firm’s client list includes tech giants such as Dell Group, Philips, and Samsung C&T. Abdellah Moustaid heads the litigation department and is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution. Corporate specialist Mehdi Bennani assists major companies with non-contentious issues. Mahdi Yamnahaddou and Nihma El Gachbour are also key names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Mehdi Bennani; Abdellah Moustaid; Mahdi Yamnahaddou
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nihma El Gachbour
Kernmandanten
3M
Adidas
Amazon
Casa Tram (RATP)
Crimidesa Maroc S.A
Dell
IQVIA
Inspired Education Group
Jumia
Lanco Maroc
LMV
Maphar (subsidiary of Eupharma)
Philips
Samsung C&T
Smollan
STMicroelectronics
TUI AG / TUI FLY
Viatris
Inspired Education Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Nexans Maroc during dismissal proceedings against 8 employees who had committed serious misconduct involving breaches of health and safety policies.
- Acting for Dell S.A.S in employment 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.
UGGC Africa
UGGC & Associés assists with all aspects of employment law including international employment contracts, dismissal and redundancy, day-to-day issues, and individual and collective litigation. The firm supports large Moroccan and international businesses across varied sectors such as luxury goods, manufacturing, and finance. Department head and M&A specialist Ali Bougrine advises on the employment implications resulting from corporate restructurings and transfers. Rim Tazi regularly assists with structuring international investments, contract negotiation, and other employment issues.
Praxisleiter:
Ali Bougrine
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rim Tazi
Kernmandanten
LafargeHolcim
Matis Aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
Mirova
Mitrelli
Bernard Hayot Group (GBH)
Systra Group
RATP Dev
Afrique Advisors
Afrique Advisors assists with a host of issues such as the drafting of employment contracts and internal corporate rules. It also assists with the termination of contracts and the calculation of severance pay. Laila Slassi has financial, corporate, and tax experience and has been involved in many international arbitrations. Rabab Ezzahir is well-versed in employment law and has represented employers and employees before labour inspection authorities.
Praxisleiter:
Laila Slassi; Rabab Ezzahiri
Referenzen
‘Afrique Advisors’ employment practice stands out for its deep understanding of labour laws and ability to adapt to the ever-evolving employment landscape. The team combines legal expertise with a strong commercial focus.’
‘What makes the practice unique is its ability to provide not only legal advice but also strategic guidance, helping businesses navigate sensitive employment issues while minimizing risk.’
‘I had the opportunity to work with Laila Slassi and Rabab Ezzahiri. Laila Slassi’s leadership ensured a high level of attention to detail, while Rabab Ezzahiri impressed with her ability to simplify complex legal matters.’
Kernmandanten
Flower Partner SARL
Xpertize Africa
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted the Director of Institutional Relations at a renowned school who was dismissed through non-payment of salary, effectively a disguised termination by her employer. Represented her in attempts at an amicable settlement and during the litigation process.
- Providing legal assistance and representation to Flower Partners in several employment litigation cases before the Court of Social Affairs in Casablanca.
- Assisted Xpertize Africa both during the pre-litigation and litigation stage in relation to an employee refusing to perform certain tasks upon request and accusing her employer of downgrading her position and inflicting psychological violence.
Bakouchi & Habachi - HB Law Firm LLP
Bakouchi & Habachi - HB Law Firm LLP is reputed for its ‘expertise, availability, and efficiency’ in handling employment matters such as the drafting of contracts, employee transfers, dismissals, and issues related to trade unions. Salima Bakouchi and Kamal Habachi lead the practice; both have represented banks, financial institutions, and corporations in employment litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.
Praxisleiter:
Salima Bakouchi; Kamal Habachi
Referenzen
‘Expertise, availability, efficiency.’
‘Sense of professional ethics.’
Kernmandanten
Attijariwafa Bank
Attijari Factoring
Wafasalaf
Wafabail
Wafa Immobilier
AtlantaSanad (Insurance and Finance)
AXA Assurance (Insurance and Finance)
Wafa Assurance (Insurance and Finance)
Atlas Nord Hydrocarbures (“Cepsa”)
TotalEnergies Marketing Maroc
AL OMRANE Group
Emaar Group
Coats Maroc
City Group
Le Caisse Nationale de Securite Sociale (CNSS)
Dufry
Air Arabia
Viatris
Marsa Maroc
Koopert Maroc
Microsoft Maroc