ADNA adeptly advises banks, financial institutions, and sponsors on project finance, acquisition, and bond issues. The team’s capabilities also extend to capital markets and structuring Islamic finance transactions, as well as in-depth knowledge of OHADA law. Safia Fassi-Fihri leads the department and is particularly experienced in finance and regulatory matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Key clients

  • Dislog
  • International Finance Corporation (Crédit du Maroc)
  • Africa50

Work highlights

  • Advised IFC in relation to the 50,000,000 USD financing in Crédit du Maroc.
  • Advised Abn Amro Bank N.V, Cooperatieve Rabobak U.A, Ing Bank N.V, Abn Amro Asset Based Finance N.V, Rabo factoring B.V, Ing commercial finance B.V. as lenders in relation to a loan to Klaas Puul.
  • Advised PROPARCO, as a lender, in connection with a EUR 65,000,000 secured and real estate credit facility granted to MISSION LAIQUE FRANCAISE, a French non-profit association recognised as a public utility, which heads a network of 112 French educational establishments abroad with over 60,000 students in 39 countries.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Safia Fassi-Fihri

Other key lawyers

Ghita Bennis