Directory of Best Lawyers in Morocco

A lawyer at the Casablanca Bar, I have for several years been assisting individuals and companies with their most strategic legal issues. Drawing on recognised expertise in business and corporate law, insurance law and labour law, I act both in preventive advice and in dispute resolution — company formation and restructuring, commercial litigation, insurance contracts, termination of employment contracts, disciplinary proceedings and employer-employee relations. My approach combines legal rigour with pragmatism: every case is handled with the same level of demand, whether it concerns a one-off consultation or long-term support. Available for remote consultations, I place my expertise at the service of my clients throughout Morocco and internationally, providing them with clear answers and concrete solutions.

Maître Dounia Adiym is a lawyer at the Casablanca Bar, specialising in labour law, contract law and arbitration. She assists her clients in risk prevention, legal security and dispute management, with a rigorous approach.

A lawyer registered with the Barreau de Casablanca, Maitre Aicha Khaled specialises in business law. She advises companies, executives and investors on all the legal issues arising throughout their company's life, with particular expertise in banking law and project finance, acquired within a firm dedicated to this field. Rigorous and pragmatic, she combines a solid technical command with a results-oriented approach, closely attuned to her clients' operational realities. Areas of practice Corporate law — incorporation, governance, capital transactions, restructurings Business law and commercial law — negotiation and drafting of contracts, commercial relations, litigation Trademark law and intellectual property — filing, protection and defence of trademarks Banking law and project finance — structuring and legal securing of financing transactions. Employment law — employment contracts, management of labour relations, litigation before the labour courts

Founded in 1974 by her father, the late Maître Mohamed HALOUI, the law firm of Maître Chama HALOUI carries on a commitment to the service of justice in Morocco. His career, marked by his dedication to justice and to those who seek it, was honoured by His Majesty the King, who appointed him in 2017 as a member of the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power. Continuing this legacy, the firm of Maître Chama HALOUI assists individuals and professionals within a practice founded on rigour, availability and the quality of the support provided. The firm attaches particular importance to listening and ensures that each client receives personalised legal assistance, as well as constant attention, moral support and a relationship of trust, which are especially valuable during the often difficult stages of judicial proceedings.

A lawyer at the Casablanca Bar and founder of Cabinet Jawhari, for more than seven years I have been assisting both individuals and companies and international groups with their most demanding legal issues. My firm practises in business and commercial law, employment law, family law, digital law and personal data protection (law 09-08 / CNDP compliance). Whether it is a matter of securing a personal situation, structuring an SME or managing the legal risks of a major account, I bring an advisory approach — proactive and results-oriented. Drawing on a dual French-speaking and Arabic-speaking legal culture, I act with the rigour and responsiveness required by sensitive individual matters as well as by corporate environments and high-stakes transactions.

Maître Rachid Daoud is a lawyer in Témara, registered with the Bar of Rabat, and has been practising since 28 April 2021. He also holds a doctorate in law, obtained in 2026 with the distinction “Très honorable, avec recommandation de publication” (Highly honourable, with recommendation for publication). He assists individuals and professionals in several areas: family law, real estate, commercial, labour, civil, criminal and administrative law. He also acts in judicial proceedings, enforcement and seizures. The firm assists clients in Témara, Skhirat, Aïn Atiq, Aïn Aouda, Rabat and the surrounding areas.

An attorney accredited to practise before the Court of Cassation, admitted to the Rabat Bar Association since 2003, I practise as a general attorney with a specialization in business law. My law firm provides legal representation and defence, legal advice, as well as comprehensive management of procedures and follow-up of cases across all areas of law and before all courts and jurisdictions.

Rankings Find Lawyers Firm Chakouri & Ammas S.C.P.A. in the following rankings: Litigation & Arbitration Morocco International arbitration and litigation Strong reputation 2026 See the full ranking Positioning Institutional presentation Built on the legacy of the oldest law firm in Morocco, Lawyers Firm CHAKOURI & AMMAS SCPA embodies more than seventy years of accumulated legal excellence. Rooted in Casablanca and present internationally, the firm deploys an integrated and multidisciplinary approach combining business lawyers, tax specialists and chartered accountants based in Casablanca and Paris, making it possible to offer every client a complete, strategic and rapid solution. Support for foreign and local investors With in-depth expertise in business and investment law in Morocco, the firm supports foreign investors at every stage of their establishment, in particular in free zones and industrial zones. Thanks to its close institutional relations with business centres, the CRI, the AMDIEE and several leading banking partners, the firm ensures a smooth, secure and optimised implementation of every investment and financing project, with personalised support for complete structuring. Expertise and integrated approach Our Business Model Optimisation (BMO) is based on a 360° vision of legal, tax and financial advice and, more generally, of all areas of law. Our lawyers have high-level multidisciplinary training and a capacity to listen and adapt aligned with international standards, in order to save our clients time and generate value for them by anticipating, because we know their requirements. Banking and insurance Business and corporate law Domestic and international taxation Labour law and social security law Commercial and civil law Digital law and compliance (compliance, KYC/KYB) Business criminal law Litigation, arbitration and general matters Protection of personal data Competition Council Maritime law and related litigation International network A member of the international lawyers' network GESICA, of the Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise and of the European Association of Lawyers (A.E.A.), the firm is solidly integrated into global legal networks. Our correspondents in Africa, Europe and Asia, in particular with the firm Shanghai Landing Firm, which is present in 27 countries worldwide with more than 1,000 staff, and the German firm Landgraaft & Schneider, which specialise in mergers and acquisitions and stock market listings, as well as our strategic partnership with a major African player in compliance and KYC/KYB covering 54 African countries, strengthen our international presence and our commitment to efficiency for a practice compliant with the best governance standards in each country for our clients, and for smooth and effective cross-border representation, in line with the profession's most demanding standards. Management and philosophy The firm is headed by Maître Belkacem CHAKOURI, a business lawyer registered with the Casablanca Bar, admitted to practise before the Court of Cassation, in partnership and together with Maître El Mostafa AMMAS, who holds a doctorate in business law and is an emeritus teacher-researcher. Holder of advanced degrees in business law obtained in France and in Canada, multilingual and deeply internationally oriented, Maître CHAKOURI embodies the new generation of Moroccan lawyers combining tradition, modernity and efficiency, and he is also a doctrinal contributor to business law journals. Under his leadership, the firm has established itself as an essential reference in matters of defence, legal strategy and corporate advice. The firm's main asset, which makes its particularity and its difference, beyond its references and its qualities, is the fact that Maître Belkacem is not only a man of case files with a strategic vision and all the required knowledge, complementarily with Maître Mostafa EL AMMAS, who is an outstanding procedural lawyer and structurer of major projects, but this is above all accompanied by their deep knowledge of how things work in Morocco, thanks to their long practice with the various participants in legal, financial, administrative and other spheres, which gives them a certain and rare advantage in placing clients in good hands and assisting them reliably. Social commitment and values Faithful to an ethic based on transparency, integrity and responsibility, the firm is committed to carrying out PRO BONO actions for associations, single mothers, women victims of violence and any person in a genuine situation of vulnerability requiring legal assistance and who turns to it. This human dimension is an integral part of our identity: defending the law while serving society. "The law has value only if it is placed at the service of the human being" In conclusion Because CHAKOURI & AMMAS SCPA offers more than a legal service: we bring a vision, security and an execution capacity that few structures can guarantee. Choosing our firm means benefiting from: Certified expertise recognised at national and international level, Strategic support in sensitive and high-stakes matters, A reliable global network (GESICA – CIFILE – AEA – Shanghai Landing Firm), A unique ability to anticipate, resolve and turn challenges into opportunities, Total involvement, based on loyalty, rigour and excellence. Ultimately, our firm is the natural partner of any demanding company, financial institution, investor or individual seeking solid, secure, ambitious support that is resolutely future-oriented, and looking for a legal partner particularly familiar with Moroccan realities. "We defend your interests with strength, strategy and vision, because your stakes deserve a firm capable of performing at the highest level." Business lawyer. Admitted to practise before the Court of Cassation. Ranked in the excellent category in the international Legal Awards ranking. Lawyers Firm Chakouri &Ammas SCPA b.chakouri@cabinetavocatmaroc.fr www.cabinetavocatmaroc.ma leaderseague.com.

Maître Raja El Mansouri Lawyer at the Marrakech-Ouarzazate Bar Maître Raja El Mansouri is a lawyer registered with the Marrakech-Ouarzazate Bar, with significant experience in advising and defending her clients before the competent courts. Her practice is mainly focused on real estate law, civil law, criminal law and family law, areas in which she acts both in legal advice and support and in litigation. Areas of practice - Real estate law Maître Raja El Mansouri assists her clients with all matters relating to real property and the rights attached thereto, in particular: * Acquisitions and transfers of real property; * Verification of the legal and land registry status of properties; * Analysis of land titles and ownership documents; * Promises to sell, preliminary agreements and real estate sale contracts; * Disputes relating to ownership and possession; * Joint ownership and division of real property; * Estates including real property; * Residential, professional and commercial leases; * Evictions and rental disputes; * Litigation concerning rents and the obligations of the parties; * Easements and real property rights; * Issues relating to construction, works and permits; * Construction litigation and defects affecting buildings; * Judicial expert assessment in real estate and construction matters; * Legal support for investors and owners in their real estate transactions. - Civil law She also acts in various areas of civil law, in particular: * Law of obligations and contracts; * Contractual and tortious civil liability; * Non-performance and improper performance of contractual obligations; * Redress and compensation for damages; * Disputes relating to civil contracts; * Debt recovery; * Ownership and rights in rem; * Joint ownership, division and liquidation; * Disputes relating to possession and ownership; * Formal notices and judicial proceedings; * Protective measures and urgent proceedings; * Enforcement of judicial decisions. - Criminal law Maître Raja El Mansouri also provides defence and assistance to her clients in criminal proceedings, in particular: * Assistance and defence of persons subject to criminal prosecution; * Complaints and reports to the competent authorities; * Joining proceedings as a civil party; * Defence of victims of offences; * Offences against persons and property; * Offences relating to family and property relations; * Fraud, breach of trust and other property offences; * Violence and assaults against persons; * Assistance at the various stages of criminal proceedings; * Follow-up of proceedings before the criminal courts; * Defence of the interests of victims and of accused persons. - Family law In the field of family law, she assists her clients in situations requiring both legal expertise and an approach particularly attentive to human considerations, in particular: * Divorce and separation proceedings; * Judicial divorce and divorce by mutual consent; * Maintenance payments and support obligations; * Child custody and visiting rights; * Filiation and establishment of parentage; * Recognition and contestation of filiation; * Marriage and the legal effects of marriage; * Conditions and procedures relating to divorce; * Division and liquidation of property between spouses; * Estates and settlement of estates; * Division of inherited property; * Disputes between heirs; * Guardianship and representation of minors; * Protection of children's rights and interests; * Enforcement of decisions rendered in family matters. An approach based on listening and defending the client's interests Maître Raja El Mansouri favours an approach based on listening, in-depth analysis of each situation and the search for legal solutions tailored to her clients' needs. She acts both upstream of disputes, in order to prevent and secure legal risks, and in the context of litigation proceedings, in order to defend her clients' rights and interests before the competent courts. Her experience enables her to assist private individuals as well as owners, investors and professionals facing civil, real estate, criminal or family law issues.

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Sciences (Private Law) – French Section, awarded in 2013, Maître Zakaria BELKASSEH also holds a Master’s degree in Legal Sciences – Business Law Option, with the grade « Bien », from the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences – Rabat Agdal – Université Mohammed V in 2015 In February 2016, he was sworn in and registered with the Casablanca Bar Association, placing his know-how and his constant determination to succeed at the service of the clients of CABNET BELKASSEH LAW FIRM, in order to provide them with a quality service that meets their expectations and requirements.

Mohamed Reda Deryany is a business lawyer with more than fifteen years of experience. He is also an arbitrator accredited by the Ministry of Justice in Morocco. He holds several law degrees. After training in Business Law at Hassan II University in Casablanca and at the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, he was sworn in as a lawyer in March 2010. He is also certified in investment arbitration in Morocco, in human rights in Switzerland and in OHADA law. He leads several seminars in Morocco and abroad, notably at the prestigious University of Paris II- Panthéon Assas. He is also a well-regarded author who has been published in several peer-reviewed legal journals and business magazines. He has also contributed to the publication of a collective law book in France. He is also a member of the Arbitration Committee of AHK Maroc.

⚖️ A lawyer at the Rabat Bar, I assist businesses, individuals and local authorities with their legal matters: • Business & commercial litigation • Employment relations litigation • Administrative litigation & public procurement • Family law & divorce • Intellectual property & trademark law • Contract law & company formation • Legal studies & strategic consultations ( Legal Roadmap ) 🛡️ I provide representation and defence for my clients before the competent courts, ensuring the security of transactions, compliance with Moroccan regulations and the effective protection of their interests. 📍 Office in Rabat. 📞 Consultations by appointment, by telephone or message.)