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Where we work

Africa

Gide is proud of its unique multi-disciplinary know-how in Africa, which can be attributed to its 40-year experience on the continent. Considered as a leader on legal issues in Africa, we continue to extend our offer to best meet the varied expectations of our international clients, be they Chinese, Russian, American, European or other.

Gide in Africa | A unique multi-disciplinary know-how and over 40 years of experience
Gide in Africa | A unique multi-disciplinary know-how and over 40 years of experience

Gide will always be associated with the African market.
Chambers Global 2016

Working in close cooperation with our four offices in North Africa (Cairo, Casablanca, Algiers and Tunis) and our long-standing network of local correspondents, Gide is in a position to act in all major fields of business law:

We work with our clients on complex cases, in northern, sub-Saharan and southern Africa alike. Our lawyers enjoy a perfect command of the regional authorities that govern business relationships on the continent, allied with knowledge of local sector rules regulating certain activities that is next-to-none.

A strong practice that continues to excel in francophone and OHADA regions. Has a track record for representing governments, corporate entities and investment funds. Has a depth of experience in M&A, investment transactions and corporate matters related to projects in the oil and gas, banking, automotive and real estate industries. Led from Paris and London with offices in Algiers, Casablanca and Tunis.
Chambers Global 2017

Experience includes:

  • Real estate, Côte d'Ivoire & Gabon: advising Groupe Palmeraie Développement on real estate and hospitality projects in Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon. It is one of the first real estate Sub-Saharan transactions involving Moroccan players.
     
  • Project for the construction of gas-powered electric power plants, Mauritania: advising the steering committee, comprising the government of Mauritania, SOMELEC and various mining operators, on the legal structuring of a project for electric power plants (total capacity 350 MW) operated on gas drawn from Mauritania’s territorial waters..
     
  • Iron ore mine, Congo: advising Exxaro on structuring an integrated mining project (creation of a joint venture for rail management) and a joint venture for the development of a new ore port.
     
  • Sea border, Côte d’Ivoire: advising the Ivorian State on negotiations regarding its sea border with Ghana.
     
  • Airport village of Brazzaville, Congo: advising a European airline, acting as counsel to the government of the Republic of Congo, on the development of an airport village for the Brazzaville airport.
     
  • APPA (African Petroleum Producers’ Association), Regional: conducting a comparative study of the legal, regulatory and contractual framework in place in the 16 member states of the APPA, and drafting a model contract for the sharing of production.

Long-standing player on the African continent, well known as a leading authority in francophone and OHADA region mandates. Handles the full range of corporate and commercial matters, with a core practice in significant M&A and investment transactions.
Chambers Global 2016

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