Nihma El Gachbour
Bennani & AssociésBennani & Associés represents major international companies and law firms in litigation and arbitration concerning corporate, commercial, employment, and white-collar disputes. The firm has advised multinational groups such as Dell Group, Adidas, and Samsung Construction & Trading Corporation, as well as foreign firms. Abdellah Moustaid acts as the head of litigation and is experienced in commercial, administrative, and public law matters. Mahdi Yamnahaddou and Nihma El Gachbour are also key players within the department.
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Key clients
- Adidas
- Carlyle
- Casatram SA (a subsidiary of RATP)
- Dell Group
- Itissalat Al Maghrib (IAM)
- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Morocco
- Samsung Construction & Trading Corporation
- TUI Fly
- SAS Agora Distribution
- Compagnie Privée Véroche
- Crimidesa Maroc S.A
- Daewoo Engineering & Construction
- Géraldine Baptista
- Imkan Maroc
- Iqvia Maroc
- Lanco Maroc
- Middle East Radio Television Morocco (MRTM)
- SAS Agora Distribution
- SPT (Etisalat subsidiary)
- ST MICROELECTRONICS SA MOROCCO
Work highlights
- Defended Itissalat Al Maghrib against an approximately €600 million compensation claim brought against it by WANA for alleged anti-competitive practices.
- Representing Daewoo Engineering & Construction, a leading Korean construction company, in commercial litigations relating to the construction of power plant projects in Morocco.
- Defending Samsung C&T in litigation initiated by Fusimar (one of its former subcontractors) claiming compensation for an alleged poaching of Fusimar employees.
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