A&O Shearman has a multidisciplinary real estate team which combines specialists in all areas of real estate areas, particularly in transaction works, title and land review, project financing, marketing issues, and public procurements. Managing partner Hicham Naciri specializes in advising large scale projects in Morocco and Africa in the areas of banking, insurance, and tourism. Meanwhile, Yassir Ghorbal focuses on advising real estate developers and financial institutions in project development.

Gide Loyrette Nouel has a dedicated real estate team which frequently advises clients on the sale and acquisition of large-scale real estate projects, and on negotiations of lease agreements. The team has a particular expertise in the construction of hotels and development of coastal resorts. The practice is headed by Loris Marghieri, who specializes in advising international clients in land acquisition, construction, and real estate regulatory matters. Additionally, Wacef Bentaibi is an expert in assisting both domestic and foreign investors in hospitality investments, infrastructure, and real estate related finance work.

Norton Rose Fulbright Casablanca provides corporate related real estate and construction advice to developers, government-linked businesses, and financial institutions. Alain Malek recently advised on the structuring of real estate development, development of residential complexes, and negotiation of lease agreements to various operators, real estate funds, and property developers. Meanwhile, Mathieu Dahan provides support on the firm’s most significant matters, including advising the real estate branch of a Saudi group concerning issues relating to an office building in Casablanca.

The DLA Piper corporate and real estate team assists clients in drafting and negotiating various agreements which are vital to developing large energy, transport, and real estate infrastructure. Christophe Bachelet heads the practice and has great expertise in advising in the sale of real estate and the drafting and negotiation of agreements for the energy and hospitality and leisure sectors. Other notable individuals in the team include Camilia Benani and Ghita Moussaid.

UGGC Africa has an experienced team which advises on sensitive construction and real estate issues concerning disputes, debt recovering, and shareholder negotiations. Managing partner Ali Bougrine leads most of the significant matters for the firm. Besides tourism and real estate law, Bougrine is also specialized in local and cross-border transactions, which is highly applicable in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Other notable individuals include Laurent Sablé and Fabien Gagnerot.

ADNA advises a range of international corporations, contractors, and financiers in their operations in Morocco, including real estate and construction issues. Safia Fassi-Fihri leads the practice. Fassi-Fihri is currently engaged in drafting and negotiating construction documents for Sabis to up a new international network of schools in Morocco, as well as assisting Chinese construction companies in drafting and negotiating the development and operation of the Tanger Tech Free Zone in Morocco.

Garrigues Maroc Sarl has solid expertise in advising Spanish and Portuguese clients on their operations in Morocco. The firm is currently engaged in advising on the acquisition of hotels and lease of premises. Practice head José Ignacio García is well versed in Spanish and Moroccan business law; he leads the firm’s most notable matters. García is supported by Jaafar Laidi, a counsel whose real estate practice crosses over with employment and commercial work.