Samy Laghouati est associé responsable du Bureau d'Alger qu'il a créé en 2003. Il se consacre exclusivement aux projets et investissements réalisés en Algérie aussi bien en assistant et conseillant les entités publiques algériennes (gouvernement, entreprises publiques ) que les investisseurs étrangers. Il traite essentiellement des opérations de joint-venture, de grands projets d'infrastructures (Ouvrage d'art, dessalement d'eau, centrales électriques et combinées), opérations d'acquisitions et cessions d'entreprises.

Au cours des vingt dernières années, il a été impliqué dans la création des principales sociétés industrielles mixtes entre des entités publiques algériennes telles que Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, Asmidal, Sider et des partenaires étrangers tels que Total Energies, General Electric, Volkswagen, Siemens, Renault, Air Liquide, Linde Gas.

Il intervient depuis deux décennies dans le secteur amont des hydrocarbures en assistant régulièrement des sociétés comme Repsol, ENGIE, ENI, Total E&P, Sinopec.

Il a également développé une pratique et expertise en matière de règlement des différends entre associés et actionnaires dans le cadre de partenariats complexes (Joint-ventures, consortiums, contrats étatiques) tant devant les juridictions locales que les juridictions arbitrales internationales.

Samy Laghouati est régulièrement référencé comme Leading Individual en M&A / Corporate et Energy par les guides internationaux Chambers Global et Legal 500. 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.

« Practice head Samy Laghouati has significant experience advising on business ventures, transactions and investments in Algeria. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Algeria - Energy

« 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 2023 - Algeria - Commercial / Corporate & M&A

« 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 competent, he understands situations quickly and finds solutions." »
Chambers Global 2023 - Corporate / Commercial: International Firms

« 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