A&O Shearman advises on all aspects of real estate transactions in a variety of contexts, such as sales, lettings, construction, infrastructure financing and development, and investments. Hicham Naciri heads the team and advises on large-scale projects in the tourism sector. Yassir Ghorbal has significant experience assisting national and international investors with a range of real estate projects. Real estate expert Lamiae El Abbouti has advised on some of the largest real estate and infrastructure projects in Morocco.
Tourism and real estate in Morocco
A&O Shearman
Praxisleiter:
Hicham Naciri; Yassir Ghorbal
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lamiae El Abbouti
Kernmandanten
Agence d’Urbanisation et de développement d’Anfa (AUDA)
Ithmar Capital
Accor SA
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- Advised Accor S.A. on the sale of Accor’s entire stake in Risma.
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Gide Loyrette Nouel‘s tourism and real estate team advises on real estate acquisition, construction and development, large-scale projects, lease agreements, financing, and hospitality-related investments. Loris Marghieri leads the team and frequently assists Moroccan and international companies on all aspects of real estate transactions and assets (industrial, office, retail, hotels, etc). Wacef Bentaibi focuses on real estate finance matters. Jean-François Levraud has expertise in sale and lease-back transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Loris Marghieri; Wacef Bentaibi; Jean-François Levraud
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dounia El Aissaoui
Kernmandanten
Salam Invest
SANA Hotels
Société d’Aménagement du Littoral de Nouakchott
Oaklins Atlas Capital
Club Med
InnovX
ONOMO Hotels
Nhood CI
Réalités Afrique
Immorente Invest
Société Générale Maroc
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- Advised Anfa 19 – a joint venture between Réalités Afrique and the M’Fadel Group – on the preparation and negotiation of an off-plan lease agreement and technical service agreement with Radisson for a hotel real estate complex.
- Assisting SANA Hotels with the development of two hotels in Casablanca. This includes providing general real estate and tax assistance regarding the investment agreement with the government of Morocco and the execution of a construction agreement for the construction of the hotels.
- Assisting CFG Bank—an investment bank from Morocco—with the preparation and negotiation of a credit facility to be granted to the company M Park—a project company owned by a fund administrated by Mediterrania Capital Partners—for the construction and off-plan sale of two office buildings located in the Casablanca Finance City area.
LPA Law
LPA Law undertakes all stages of work connected to the real estate process such as purchase financing, land acquisition, the design and construction of a building, and leases and contracts. The firm’s growing client list is comprised of institutional players such as banks, financial institutions, and real estate professionals. Real estate expert Romain Berthon leads the team. Marc Veuillot brings his tax law expertise to large real estate projects.
Praxisleiter:
Romain Berthon
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marc Veuillot
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Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright advises on a variety of real estate matters including property development, due diligence, sales, leases, and sub-leases. Practice head Alain Malek, a corporate and M&A specialist, advises companies and institutions operating across a variety of sectors including real estate. Real estate expert Mathieu Dahan is highly experienced in real estate acquisition, development, and management across Morocco and wider Africa.
Praxisleiter:
Alain Malek; Mathieu Dahan
Kernmandanten
Yazaki
Tessi
Alargan
Mediterannea Capital Partner
AMDIE
MEDZ
MADAEF GOLF
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- Advised YAZAKI, an automotive supplier, on the negotiation of a lease agreement in relation to its plant in Tangier.
- Advised Mediterannea Capital Prtner (M PARK), an investment fund, in relation to the disposal of an office building.
- Advised Tessi, a financial services firm, in relation to the leasing of an office building in Oujda to be erected by the owner.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper‘s ‘professional, expert, and flexible’ real estate team works on projects across an array of sectors including hospitality and leisure, automotive, healthcare, textiles, and oil and gas. Christophe Bachelet leads the team with his related corporate expertise. Camilia Benani advises financial institutions and state-owned companies in infrastructure projects across North Africa. The department has also been strengthened by the arrival of Benoit de Monval fromASAFO & CO.
Praxisleiter:
Christophe Bachelet; Camilia Benani; Benoit de Monval
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ghita Moussaid
Referenzen
‘Very professional and experts in their area.’
‘Professional, expert, and flexible towards our needs.’
‘Ghita Moussaid consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail throughout our engagement. She was responsive, proactive, and provided clear, practical advice.’
UGGC Africa
UGGC Africa‘s ‘attentive, professional, and committed’ team is knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate law. The firm is the trusted partner of many investment companies and funds, real estate developers, builders, asset managers, and public institutions. Ali Bougrine leads the team with his experience in large-scale transactions, including issues related to the legal and tax structuring of investments, co-ownership law, and urban planning and construction. Laurent Sablé is well-versed in real estate financing as well as issues involving leases, building, and town planning.
Praxisleiter:
Ali Bougrine; Laurent Sablé
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rim Tazi; Fabien Gagnerot
Referenzen
‘The UGGC Africa team provides us with very high-quality service and is highly technical. They are efficient, available, and know how to handle complex matters.’
‘Ali Bougrine is always available, understands perfectly our business activities, and provides us with very useful insights. He has a strategic vision and is very professional. Ali Bougrine is an excellent negotiator.’
‘The team is very attentive, professional, and committed to its clients. They have a great understanding of our business and the market. ’
Kernmandanten
LafargeHolcim
CMI Europe Environnement (John Cockerill Group)
Systra Group
Gentherm
Matis Aerospace (a joint company of Boeing and Safran)
RATP Dev
ADNA
ADNA advises on real estate projects across major sectors including construction and engineering, automotive, energy, mining, and education. The team recognises the complexity of each project and ensures that all legal aspects are attended to, including the drafting of documentation and regulatory aspects. Safia Fassi-Fihri, a corporate and employment specialist, leads the department. The team was recently bolstered by the arrival of real estate expert Youssef Benamar from Gide Loyrette Nouel.
Praxisleiter:
Safia Fassi-Fihri; Youssef Benamar.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ghita Berrada
Kernmandanten
BUTEC Group
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC)
SABIS
Al Mada
CNGR
Capital Cantor Group
Marakassan
Commerzbank
Société Marocaine de Valorisation des Kasbahs
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised BUTEC Group, a regional player in the Middle East and North Africa in the environmental, energy, and industrial construction sectors, on the acquisition of all the Moroccan activities of Eaux de Marseille, a subsidiary of the Veolia Group.
- Advising China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) on the joint venture with BMCE (Moroccan bank) and TMSA (governmental agency) in relation to the development and operation of Tanger Tech Free Zone in Morocco.
- Advising Sabis in relation to the setting up of a new international network of K12 schools in Morocco as well as in the implementation of a joint venture with a local partner.