Mohamed Debbouche
Bennani & Associés LLPBennani & Associés LLP provides comprehensive legal services in oil and gas, power, and renewable energy. The firm regularly advises major multinational energy companies on a range of complex matters, such as regulatory compliance, exploration agreements, EPC contracts, and M&A transactions. With extensive experience in high-profile projects and disputes, the firm is known for its expertise in securing production-sharing contracts, advising on upstream activities, and handling large-scale infrastructure deals in the energy sector. The ‘excellent and reliable’ Mourad Seghir spearheads the team and is regularly supported by Mohamed Debbouche.
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Testimonials
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‘Well-experienced and reliable team that has worked extensively with international clients.’
‘Mourad Seghir is an excellent and reliable contact to have in Algeria. Works diligently with the local partners and ensures that the client's needs are met, and delivers results. Excellent communicator whose knowledge and experience well deserve the highest recognition in Algeria.’
‘Good turnaround time and very accessible when seeking assistance.'
'The firm has a strong knowledge of the industry and constitutes a solid player in the market.'
'It provides efficiently solid advice in relation to important projects as well as valuable support in the context of international arbitrations.'
'Mourad Seghir delivers high-quality work and is extremely responsive and accessible. He has a very solid knowledge of local legislation and the practice of the industry.'
Key clients
- BP
- Centrotherm Photovoltaics
- Dragon Oil
- Equinor ASA
- Enel Green Power
- ENI
- Freepoint
- Equinor ASA
- Hellenic Petroleum SA
- JohnCockerill National Oilwell Varco Repsol
- Linde Gaz
- Nabors
- Noble Energy
- National Oilwell Varco
- Repsol
- Saudi Aramco Products Trading Company
- Snam
- Stream Flo
- TÉCNICAS REUNIDAS
Work highlights
- Advising PetroChina on entering into a major gas sale and purchase agreement with In Salah Gas Limited.
- Advising Técnicas Reunidas on the award by Sonatrach of a major EPC contract for the construction of a refinery and its execution in Algeria.
- Advising National Oilwell Varco on several matters related to the execution of a contract with Sonatrach.
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Practice head
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Mourad Seghir