Samy Laghouati est l'associé responsable du bureau d’Alger de Gide, qu’il a créé en 2003. Il est également en charge des activités du cabinet en Tunisie. Il se consacre principalement aux projets et investissements réalisés en Algérie et en Tunisie. Il assiste et conseille tant les entités publiques (gouvernement, entreprises publiques) que les investisseurs étrangers. Il traite essentiellement des opérations de privatisation, d’acquisition, de joint venture et de grands projets d’infrastructures (immobilier, énergie, eau, etc.).

Il accompagne ses clients à tous les stades : structuration (juridique et fiscale), exécution et suivi des investissements.

Il enseigne à l’Ecole Supérieure Algérienne des Affaires (fiscalité internationale).

Samy Laghouati est régulièrement référencé comme Leading Individual en M&A / Corporate and Energy par les guides internationaux Chambers Global, Legal 500 et IFLR1000. Il figure depuis 2018 dans le nouveau classement The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, qui référence les avocats dont l'excellence est régulièrement mentionnée par les clients - le critère pour intégrer ce classement étant d'avoir été classé par Legal 500 comme l'un des meilleurs avocats (Elite leading lawyers) sept ans d'affilée.

« Samy Laghouati oversees the team and is highly skilled in the aforementioned areas, with expertise in both traditional and renewable energy projects. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Energy

« Samy Laghouati, who has a particularly strong focus on the energy sector, heads the team and is supported by counsel Julien Gontier. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Commercial, Corporate & M&A

« The founding partner of Gide's Algiers office,Samy Laghouati is a leading lawyer who often assists international clients with the creation of joint ventures. Alongside his experience in oil and gas transactions, he is also seasoned in international arbitration. "He is a very capable and good lawyer. He has good knowledge about Algeria." »
Chambers Global 2022 - Corporate / Commercial: International Firms

« Samy Laghouati, head of the firm’s Algiers office, has experience in drafting exploration licences, M&A transactions, and hydrocarbon asset securitisation. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2021

« Gide Loyrette Nouel’s corporate and commercial group is led by Samy Laghouati, whose practice is chiefly focused on the oil and gas sector, having acted for ENI and Total on major projects. »
Chambers Global 2021

« The founding partner of the firm's Algiers office, Samy Laghouati is a leading practitioner who often assists international clients with setting up joint ventures. Alongside his experience in oil and gas transactions, he is also seasoned in international arbitration. One commentator said that he is "extremely business-oriented; he always provides a high level of value to his clients." »
Chambers Global 2021

« Led by Samy Laghouati, the team at Gide Loyrette Nouel handles privatisations, joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments and large-scale infrastructure transactions, assisting both public bodies and foreign investors. A notable highlight was advising Total on a joint venture with Algerian state-owned oil and gas company Sonatrach. Other notable clients include Engie, Volkswagen and Sanofi. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2019

« Samy Laghouati is a prominent figure in the Algerian market and is well known for his corporate and commercial work. Interviewees note: 'He's very knowledgeable about Algerian law. He's a very good adviser.' He is highly praised for his work in the energy sector, advising on acquisitions and divestitures, as well as infrastructure projects and commercial partnerships. His practice also covers fund formation and foreign investment. »
Chambers Global 2019

« The Tunisia practice at Global Lawyers North Africa in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel is led by Anis Jabnoun, with assistance from Algiers-based Samy Laghouati and Paris-based Jean-Gabriel Flandrois. Commercial and merger control matters are an area of strength for the firm. Clients include the European Investment Bank (EIB). »
Legal 500 EMEA 2019