Afrique Advisors has a wealth of experience handling national and cross-border litigation. The firm represents states, state entities, and public and private companies in overseas tribunals and courts. The arbitration team also conducts proceedings domestically and abroad. Practice head Laila Slassi has particular expertise in international arbitrations involving commercial and investment matters. Slassi also has experience in the public sector and successfully negotiates with government entities, as well as advising clients on regulatory standards.
Testimonials
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‘Very strong presence in Morocco on matters relating to disputes, including arbitration disputes and trade and customs matters.’
‘Laila Slassi is a very savvy operator with important connections and a stellar ability to deliver high-quality legal advice.’
'Potential clients should know that the team is particularly strong in its strategic thinking and commitment to understanding the client’s specific business context, which is crucial in dispute resolution.'
- 'The practice excels in complex international arbitration, mediation, and litigation. The team consistently delivers results by leveraging a mix of local and international legal standards, giving it a competitive edge.’
‘I had the pleasure of working with Laila Slassi. She is highly experienced and consistently kept a close eye on the topics I entrusted to the firm.'
Key clients
- L’USINE ORIENTAL SARL
- Flower Partner SARL
- Xpertize Africa
- BROOKSTONE PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL
- EDGEBORO INTERNATIONAL INC
Work highlights
- Assisted l’Usine Orientale, a company operating in the Marrakech catering industry, whose distinctive sign was fraudulently registered by a third party without the prior authorisation of the sign's rightful owner.
- Advising a US private equity fund in all its litigation matters related to its subsidiaries in Morocco.
- Advising the environmental construction firm in all litigation matters against its co-shareholder related to its subsidiaries in Morocco.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laila Slassi