Specialised business law firm Loucif + Co assists both domestic and foreign companies to navigate the highly regulated Algerian energy sectors, with a notable strength in oil and gas matters. Overseen by founding partner and corporate expert Rym Loucif, the practice caters to a number of major energy powerhouses.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Very responsive law firm, efficient, business oriented.'
- 'Rym Loucif: highly competent, able to suggest proposals.'
Key clients
- Neptune Energy
- British Petroleum (bp)
- ENI
- Powerchina
Work highlights
- Advised BP on the sale of its upstream business in Algeria to Eni, including its interests in the gas-producing In Amenas and In Salah concessions.
- Advised Powerchina on the first solar PV tender (Solar 1000 MW) launched by the Algerian Government.
- Advised major German energy companies in connection with the negotiation of gas purchase and sale agreements (natural gas and LNG) with the Algerian national oil company, Sonatrach.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rym Loucif