Founded in Paris in 1920, Gide is a leading international law firm with 12 offices spread throughout the world.
Gide is physically present in six regions of the world, with 11 offices, enabling it to act on cases globally.
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Partner Wacef Bentaibi specialises in project finance (including PPPs, BOT and concession) in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and transportation (ports, airports, highways, bridges, tramways, etc.), acting for governments, sponsors or lenders.
Wacef has extensive experience in all aspects of industrial projects and real estate developments, as well as public contracts and large scale construction projects in Morocco (hospitals, universities, shopping centers…).
He has also developed a strong practice within the energy and natural resources sector including upstream oil & gas and mining and regularly advises international operators and governmental entities in Morocco and across the MENA region.
« Wacef Bentaibi leads a team of local and internationally trained lawyers, and works with the firm's global projects group to advise international sponsors on concessions, BOT and PPP-related matters in the transport, water and power sectors. Senior associate Frédéric Pia is also recommended. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2021
« Wacef Bentaibi is head of the finance and infrastructure department. He is recognised for his work acting on behalf of hospitality industry clients in connection with their investments and operations in Morocco. His recent work also includes PPP and major lending transactions. »
Chambers Global 2021
« Gide Cuatrecasas Casablanca has 'a very competent and hardworking team that is second to none in its knowledge of Moroccan energy law.' Key partner Wacef Bentaibi is 'very supportive and provides the best advice'. He assisted South Korean alloy wheel manufacturer Hands Corporation with the development of a manufacturing plant in the Tangier Free Trade Zone. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2019
« Wacef Bentaibi is noted by client sources to be 'very dedicated' and 'he always suggested the solution we needed.' He is a specialist for projects and energy, and his recent work for international clients includes matters in the automotive as well as oil and gas sectors. »
Chambers Europe 2019
