Multinational corporations from sectors such as pharma, automotive and energy seek out Ferchiou & associés for assistance with corporate and M&A work including local aspects of joint ventures, mergers and private equity investments. Commercial mandates ranging from the negotiation of commercial leases to the drafting of distribution agreements are further areas of strength. Omar Ferchiou, praised for his ‘solid international background’ heads up the team alongside Noureddine Ferchiou  and Rym Ferchiou, who is well versed in local regulatory constraints surrounding cross-border acquisitions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is able to assist international clients in English and French meeting the standards that are generally required by the best practices.’

  • ‘Omar Ferchiou has a solid international background, a primary experience in Tunisian law matters and the ability to represent clients before local authorities.’

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Key clients

  • BioNTech SE
  • Eni Group
  • Ford Motor Company
  • CMA CGM S.A.
  • Emirates Cable TC and Multimedia LLC
  • Transmec Group

Work highlights

  • Advised BioNTech SE with local matters in regard to its acquisition of instadeep.
  • Advised Eni Group with local matters in regard to its partnership with Snam for gas pipelines between Algeria and Italy.
  • Advised Transmec Group with local matters in regard to its acquisition of TNA Cargo.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Founding partner of Ferchiou & associés, Nourredine Ferchiou has over thirty years of experience guiding Tunisia’s most successful corporations in industry leading transactions and is recognized for his cross border expertise.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rym is a Partner at Ferchiou & Associés law firm. She started as a junior associate in 2015 after being admitted to Tunis bar.
Omar is a Partner at Ferchiou & Associés law firm. He started as a junior associate in 2009 after being admitted to Tunis bar and New York Bar.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Noureddine Ferchiou, Omar Ferchiou, Rym Ferchiou