MK Partners provides a comprehensive real estate offering, advising on major development projects, acquisitions and leases. The team is jointly led by Mohammed Ali Kehlil Charef and Mamoune Kettani.
Tourism and real estate in Morocco
MK Partners
Responsables de la pratique:
Mohamed Ali Khelil Charef; Mamoune Kettani
Principaux clients
LafargeHolcim Maroc
AXA Assurance
COPAG
LESIEUR CRISTAL
Al Hoceinia Hospitality
Interdec
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Al Hoceinia Hospitality on the negotiation and structuring of a BEFA lease and related franchise for a Radisson-branded hotel property in Morocco.
- Advised AXA Assurance Maroc on the negotiation of multiple forward lease (BEFA) agreements for three automotive supplier plants in Tangiers Automotive City.
- Advised LafargeHolcim Maroc on the legal regularisation of agricultural land held by real estate investment companies (SCI) for industrial development, involving AVNA, co-ownership disputes, and cadastral restructuring.
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman provides a comprehensive tourism and real estate offering, with expertise in real estate developments, investments, financing and lettings. The team’s wide-ranging specialisms include real estate assets and company transactions, title and land review, project financing and construction law. The practice is jointly steered by Hicham Naciri and Yassir Ghorbal. Naciri draws on his additional joint venture, structured finance and regulatory experience, equipping him to handle large-scale tourism projects, while Ghorbal is well-versed in structuring large-scale complexes. Real estate expert Lamiae El Abbouti advises at all stages of a real estate and infrastructure project life cycle.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hicham Naciri; Yassir Ghorbal
Autres avocats clés:
Lamiae El Abbouti
Principaux clients
Agence d’Urbanisation et de développement d’Anfa (AUDA)
Consortium of investors (Middle Eastern tourism leaders Samih Sawiris, Hussain Al Nowais, and Hossam El Shaer)
Agence Marocaine de Développement des Investissements et des Exportations (AMDIE)
Saham Immobilier
Fondation Leila Mezian
Les Grandes Semouleries du Maroc (GSM)
Principaux dossiers
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Gide Loyrette Nouel maintains a strong position in the market, providing a comprehensive tourism and real estate offering, particularly active in the residential, hospitality and industrial sectors. The firm frequently acts for domestic and international clients on real estate finance and hotel construction projects, as well as tendering procedures and preparing contractual documents and disputes work in the space. Practice head Loris Marghieri specialises in real estate law, focusing on acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets, financing and large-scale development projects. Dounia El Aissaoui is equipped to handle all types of assets in real estate transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Loris Marghieri
Autres avocats clés:
Dounia El Aissaoui
Les références
‘Professional, available and keeps commitments.’
‘Polite. Elegant. Positive. Excellent customer service.’
‘What makes Gide’s practice unique is its ability to combine international expertise with a deep understanding of the local legal and business environment. We particularly value the team’s reactivity and its strong commitment to listening carefully to their initial needs in order to design tailored solutions. Beyond addressing the specific request at hand, Gide’s lawyers provide a comprehensive and global approach, anticipating related issues and offering strategic guidance across different areas of law.’
Principaux clients
Association Marocaine de l’Immobilier Locatif (AMIL)
Al Ajial Holding
Société d’Aménagement du Littoral de Nouakchott (SALN)
Attijari Reim
CFG Bank
Onomo Hotels
Alshaya Morocco
Pestana Hotels
Innov X
Arkhe Real Estate
Immorente Invest
Club Med
OCP Group
BCP
Société Générale Maroc
Aman Hotels
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Onomo Hotels on its various transactions in Morocco and across Africa.
- Advised Groupe Mfadel on the preparation and negotiation of an off-plan lease agreement for the development of a real estate complex in Casablanca, comprising two hotels, serviced hotel apartments, and a convention centre to be operated by Radisson.
- Assisting Société d’Aménagement du Littoral de Nouakchott in a joint venture between Meridiam and the Mauritanian state and with the implementation of a real estate programme of developments and infrastructure in Nouakchott.
LPA Law
LPA Law ‘s wide-ranging practice encompasses work surrounding major leasing and construction contracts, joint ownership urban projects and land sales. The team works across various assets, including shopping malls, mixed-use complexes, hotels and offices. Romain Berthon spearheads the practice, well-versed in all aspects of development, investment, financing and construction operations, including structuring and implementing transactions, land acquisition and construction matters. Marc Veuillot advises multinational companies on investment and restructuring projects in Morocco, drawing on his expertise in tax and business law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Romain Berthon
Autres avocats clés:
Marc Veuillot
Principaux dossiers
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright assists its client base, featuring multinational hoteliers, real estate developers and automotive suppliers on the sale of land, project development, acquisitions and lease agreement matters. Alain Malek spearheads the practice, drawing on his M&A expertise when frequently acting for Moroccan and international corporations and financial institutions on tourism and real estate deals. Mathieu Dahan handles both M&A and real estate, excelling in acquisitions and disposals of property-owning companies and portfolios of real estate assets, commercial leasing and real estate development, including luxury hotels.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alain Malek; Mathieu Dahan
Les références
‘The team is very knowledgeable about the real estate and hospitality market.’
‘Mathieu Dahan is the go to lawyer for Real Estate and Hospitality matters. Very good lawyer with excellent technical and negotiation skills.’
Principaux clients
Medz
Derhem
Alargan Real Estate
Scherpenhuizen
Masen
Principaux dossiers
- Advising MEDZ, in relation to the development of an industrial plant in Kenitra by Saham on behalf of German automotive supplier Benteler.
- Assisting Scherpenhuizen in relation to the indirect acquisition from Agrial of Quality Beans Morocco, a Moroccan company operating more than 50 farms near Agadir.
- Assisting Derhem in relation to the conclusion of hotel agreements for the development of hotels in Casablanca and Dakhla to be managed and operated under Marriott brands.
UGGC Africa
UGGC Africa provides expertise across the full scope of real estate transactions, finance and investments, as well as litigation, hospitality management and co-ownership leases. The team frequently assists its well-established client base featuring real estate development companies, institutional investors and operators. Ali Bougrine leads the practice, well-versed in handling large-scale transactions involving acquisitions and sales of buildings, urban planning and construction law. Key lawyers Rim Tazi and Fabien Gagnerot advise on town planning, underlying real estate assets and tax structuring of real estate investment.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ali Bougrine
Autres avocats clés:
Fabien Gagnerot; Rim Tazi; Mohamed Reda Deryany
Les références
‘Concrete guidance on documentation and leases. Clear process and reasonable turnaround times.’
‘Ali Bougrine demonstrates consistent oversight, is highly accessible, and possesses strong commercial acumen, which proves particularly valuable in managing cross-border cases. Fabien Gagnerot delivers precise drafting, facilitates seamless collaboration between teams, and consistently meets deadlines.’
‘UGGC Africa’s team is brilliant, always responsive, proactive, and efficient, ensuring that urgent matters are handled swiftly without compromising on quality.’
Principaux clients
Holcim Group
CMI Europe Environnement
Systra Group
Gentherm
Matis Aerospace
RATP Dev
Tokio Marine
Principaux dossiers
ADNA
ADNA advises national and international corporate, financial institutions and government bodies at all stages of transactions. The team frequently handles luxury hotel developments, including EPC contracts, reviewing and negotiating hotel management, licensing and lease agreements, as well as sale and purchase agreements. Youssef Benamar spearheads the practice, well-versed in real estate assets, urban planning, construction and development matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Youssef Benamar
Principaux clients
Yamed
Arena
Bouygues
CDG Développement
CDG Urbanis
MREO
Legacy Partners
Villajena
ARADEI
Sunrise
Midea
Sentury
Huayou
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