Afrique Advisors regularly acting for clients in international litigation and arbitrations, the group often represents states, and both state and private entities in international and cross-border disputes in collaboration with Mayer Brown. Laila Slassi heads the practice, and is particularly adept at advising Moroccan banks and private equity funds. Maroua Alouaoui stands out for her specialist knowledge of international commercial arbitration and business litigation under international and European law.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge of the local legal and judicial environment.’
Laila Slassi is a highly committed and commercially minded partner.’
Key clients
- Kingdom Of Morocco
- Brookstone Partners International
- Edgeboro International Inc
Work highlights
- Acted for the Kingdom of Morocco in arbitration proceedings introduced by a German company concerning its investment in Morocco.
- Represented environmental construction firm Edgeboro International, in disputes against its co-shareholder relating to its subsidiaries in Morocco.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laila Slassi