Nihma El Gachbour
Bennani & AssociésThe team at Bennani & Associésis noted for its broad expertise which spans the full spectrum of disputes. The group frequently acts in litigation and arbitration, and often engages in alternative dispute resolution for major multinational companies and law firms across Morocco and the broader North African region. Abdellah Moustaid leads the practice, having recently handled a range of high-profile antitrust matters in the telecommunications industry. Promoted to partner in June 2023, Mahdi Yamnahaddou routinely appears before both commercial and labour courts, having recently acted for Daewoo Engineering & Construction in enforcement procedures relating to the construction of power plant projects. Nihma El Gachbour is noted for her vast knowledge of compensation claims and enforcement actions.
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Testimonials
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‘Mahdi Bennani and his team stand out in the African market for being both excellent on substance and very responsive. They are also much more entrepreneurial and business-minded than their local competitors.’
‘Good technical level and good customer service. They are far superior to the usual legal service in Morocco.’
‘Bennani & Associés have been assisting us with several Moroccan dispute matters over the past two years, and they are great.’
Key clients
- Adidas
- Carlyle
- Casatram SA
- Dell Group
- Itissalat Al Maghrib
- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Morocco
- Samsung Construction & Trading Corporation
- TUI Fly
- Compagnie Privée Véroche
- Crimidesa Maroc S.A
- Daewoo Engineering & Construction
- Imkan Maroc
- Iqvia Maroc
- Lanco Maroc
- Middle East Radio Television Morocco
- Motion Picture Association
- Nurol Insaat ve Ticaret A.S.
- Pilot Freight Services
- SPT
- ST Microelectronics SA Morocco
- Total Wind Maroc
Work highlights
- Representing Itissalat Al Maghrib before the Moroccan Commercial Court of Rabat in a litigation initiated by another telecoms operator, WANA, seeking €600m in compensation for alleged anti-competitive practices.
- Representing Itissalat Al Maghrib before the Appellate Court of Rabat in an appeal made in Morocco, filed against an administrative decision of ANRT (the Moroccan telecommunications authority), concerning a €245m penalty levelled at IAM.
- Representing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Morocco in commercial arbitration proceedings against its former distributor, Stokvis Automotive S.A.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Abdellah Moustaid
Bennani & AssociésNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mahdi Yamnahaddou
Bennani & AssociésPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Abdellah Moustaid