Operating from its Paris office, Linklaters LLP relies on its strong relationships with local firms and counsel and on-the-ground presence during major deals to deliver its services in Morocco. Bertrand Andriani, head of the firm’s Francophone Africa division, has been recognised for his project development and project financing expertise. Litigation and arbitration specialist Roland Ziadé is an asset to the team with his knowledge of OHADA law as well as local law and procedure. Ziadé often acts as an arbitrator in cases involving Moroccan companies.
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Key clients
- Société Générale S.A.
- Meridiam
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Advising the lenders to SAFIEC, the operator of the Safi coal-fired power project (2x693 MW) located in Southwest Morocco.
- Advised the European Union’s leading bank BNP Paribas and its subsidiary BNP Paribas Personal Finance with the antitrust aspects of the reorganisation of its strategic automotive financing partnership with Stellantis.
- Advised GIP and Meridiam in their joint acquisition of New Suez, through a consortium including also the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations as a minority shareholder.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Justin Faye, Bertrand Andriani