Morocco

Firm overview

Kettani Law Firm (KLF) is one of the strongest independent law firms in Morocco. It was originally established by Professor Azzedine Kettani in 1971. Senior partners Nadia Kettani and Rita Kettani are respectively the head of the international consulting department and the head of the commercial department, and the litigation department and the labour law department.

KLF specializes in financial and business activities, and is an acknowledged leader in the fields of corporate finance, banking, project finance, corporate and commercial law. Accordingly, the firm regularly represents banks and other financial institutions, international businesses, major public and private companies and government offices in Morocco and North Africa.
 
The KLF corporate and M&A team has been constantly expanding with various recruits joining the team from Europe, and, for the US, Azzedine Kettani and Nadia Kettani continue to work as first points of contact for foreign investors seeking legal advice in relation to their businesses in Morocco.

Firm overview

HB Law Firm has developed extensive experience in negotiating, drafting contracts, counseling and assistance in sales and acquisitions operations, joint ventures, banking and project finance. 

HB Law Firm has conducted many missions of privatization, restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, due diligence and IPO and has led several restructuring projects, transfer of undertakings and industrial units, and participated in the establishment of several national and international projects and contracts, including in the finance and banking sector. 

HB Law Firm has developed significant experience in advising banks and finance institutions, especially in drafting contracts, securities and conducting many proceeding in banking and securities matters. 

HB Law Firm has also significant experience in litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolutions, as well as in the implementation and monitoring of court proceedings and pleadings in commercial courts. 

HB Law Firm represents and assists local and foreign clients consisting mostly of international groups, banks, finance institutions, investment funds as well as corporations, in various business sectors.