The contentious capabilities at Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel are relied upon by multinational clients from sectors ranging from the automotive to healthcare and financial services. The team frequently handles litigations before Tunisian courts and the Tunisian Competition Council as well as arbitrations. Key contact Anis Jabnoun frequently assists clients with debt recovery mandates, while Mohamed Essid is praised for being ‘knowledgeable about litigation in Tunisia’.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Mohamed Essid is knowledgeable about litigation in Tunisia.’

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Key clients

  • Advaita
  • Europassistance
  • Mazda
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Kalmar
  • Société des Ciments de Zahana

Work highlights

  • Advising Mazda Motor Corporation on its relationship with its distributor in Tunisia and with the Tunisian authorities regulating the automotive sector.
  • Representing Advaita Trade DMCC with respect to the recovery of a $8m debt against a publicly owned entity Tifert.
  • Representing Kalmar Spain Cargo Handling Solutions S.A., in the collection for a claim against a Tunisian law company.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anis Jabnoun

Other key lawyers

Mohamed Essid