Well-regarded for its strength in corporate and M&A as well as competition and regulatory law, Bennani & Associés counts Meta, Adidas, Volkswagen, and Japan Tobacco International on its client roster. Managing partner Lamia Harguem is well-versed in joint ventures, M&A, and public and private contracts. With the assistance of Sarra Ben Salem, Harguem is currently advising Estonia-based transport platform, BOLT Technology OU, on its potential new subsidiary in Tunisia.

Commended for its 'excellent client service', Eversheds El Heni (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) excels in cross-border M&A, reorganisations, spin-offs, and joint ventures. Fares El Heni has ‘good commercial acumen’ and recently advised the French banking group, Crédit Agricole, on its acquisition of 20 per cent of Vectorys Group in Tunisia and Morocco, with co-practice head, Raouf El Heni.

Dentons Zaanouni's ‘competent and attentive’ team focuses on M&A, corporate governance, formation and structuring, due diligence, and commercial agreements. Mohamed Zaanouni assists clients with private equity matters and Imen Sarsar is proficient in domestic and international investments. Sarra Elloumi and Ismaël M’rad are additional key team members.

Boussayene Knani Law Firm assists multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government entities with M&A and corporate governance issues. Practice co-heads Mehrez Boussayene and Youssef Knani are supported by Amine Knani, who is knowledgeable of the establishment of foreign companies in Tunisia. Youssef Ines and Boussayene Meriam are also key names to note.

Cabinet Mrabet Avocats‘ ‘capable, proactive, and solution-oriented’ team is led by Mohamed Jed Mrabet, who is knowledgeable in M&A, joint ventures, and private equity; Iyadh Abid, who focuses on commercial contracts, as well as Ali Bejaoui; Yesmine Ben Mabrouk; and Mouna Belaidi.

Praised for its ‘strong commitment to its clients’, Gallala Law Firm advises Tunisian and international companies on M&A, carve-outs, spin-offs, and restructurings. The department is headed by ‘responsive’ and ‘pragmatic’ Zied Gallala, who counts corporate law among his specialisms.

Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel adeptly advises on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and investments. The Tunisian practice is led by managing partner, Anis Jabnoun, who has corporate, commercial, and competition experience.