We opened an office in Casablanca in 2003 and we are among the first international law firms to operate in Morocco. Made up of 20 French-speaking, English-speaking and Arabic-speaking legal practitioners, including 4 partners, our team has proven expertise and experience in the main areas of business law.
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Immeuble Walili Street
N° 65 Main Street
Finance District, CFC, Hay Hassani
20220 Casablanca
We are one of the few legal firms in Morocco providing legal assistance which combines thorough knowledge of Moroccan law and the country’s business environment and an in-depth understanding of international practices.
We have a bespoke and multi-disciplinary approach which meets the specific needs of every client, while providing significant added value with international coordination.
Working with our Africa Group and our other international offices, we provide effective and innovative solutions to support our clients’ development on the African continent.
We advise leading Moroccan and international clients, including international institutions, states, public institutions and companies, banks, insurance companies, investment funds and industrial groups. We advise them on the legal and tax implications of their investments, commercial operations and financial transactions in Morocco.
Legal 500 EMEA - Morocco 2025
Commercial, Corporate & M&A
Tier 1
Gide 's team in Morocco offers expertise in cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and private equity. The firm attracts work across high-profile sectors including insurance and banking, oil and gas, and construction. "Excellent responsiveness, very invested in the files, professional honesty.
Legal 500 EMEA - Morocco 2025
Projects & Public Law
Tier 1
Gide positions itself as a strategic partner to help clients navigate regulatory challenges, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities.
Legal 500 EMEA - Morocco 2025
Tax
Tier 1
Gide’s "competent and structured team" is highly skilled at handling cross-border and local tax transactions including designing tax strategies and managing operational changes. The firm offers support concerning tax audit procedures and administrative matters, as well as capital withdrawals and transfer pricing.
Legal 500 EMEA - Morocco 2025
Tourism & Real Estate
Tier 1
Gide advises on real estate acquisition, construction and development, large-scale projects, lease agreements, financing, and hospitality-related investments. the team frequently assists Moroccan and international companies on all aspects of real estate transactions and assets.
Legal 500 EMEA - Morocco 2025
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Tier 2
Gide has a strong team in Morocco, with ample experience and deep knowledge of transaction precedents in the infrastructure and energy space, which is extremely helpful for insightful decision-making.
Legal 500 EMEA - Morocco 2025
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Tier 2
Gide has a strong team in Morocco, with ample experience and deep knowledge of transaction precedents in the infrastructure and energy space, which is extremely helpful for insightful decision-making.
Jeune Afrique & Africa Business Plus 2024
Law Firm of the Year
Très heureux d’avoir été distingués « Law Firm of the Year » en 2024 pour la quatrième fois par le classement Jeune Afrique et Africa Business Plus. Ce classement de référence en Afrique francophone reconnaît 10 de nos avocats dans le top 100 des avocats d’affaires les plus influents en Afrique Francophone.
Chambers Global - Morocco 2024
Corporate/Commercial
Band 2
Gide's team in Morocco boasts extensive expertise in projects, infrastructure and energy mandates. In these areas the team is well accustomed to assisting with the creation of PPPs and joint venture project companies, as well as counselling energy companies on the licensing and commercial contract issues essential to their operation.
