Next Generation Partners

Employment in Morocco

Baker & McKenzie Maroc

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.

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