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A member of the Casablanca Bar, Mr. Ayoub El Mansour advises and represents individuals, professionals and businesses in the conduct of their affairs and the protection of their interests in Morocco. He acts both in an advisory and litigation capacity, primarily in business law, with particular experience in commercial law, corporate law, contract law, employment law, real estate and landlord-and-tenant law, as well as white-collar criminal law. His practice includes advising entrepreneurs, incorporating and structuring companies, assisting with day-to-day corporate matters, drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on relationships between shareholders and commercial partners, debt recovery and commercial disputes. He also acts in matters relating to dismissal and employment litigation, leases and real estate disputes, as well as white-collar criminal matters, including fraud, breach of trust and the issuance of cheques without sufficient funds. Having gained experience within business law firms in France, he brings the same level of rigour to his practice in Morocco: a clear assessment of the situation from the outset, practical solutions, negotiation before litigation where it serves the client’s interests, and firm representation before the Moroccan courts where litigation becomes necessary. Each matter is handled with close personal attention, regular updates on its progress and fees agreed in advance on clear and predictable terms.

Maître Jaouad Ben Malek has been a lawyer at the Bar of Fès since 1993, registered under number 425, and is admitted to practise before the Court of Cassation. The firm is located at 24 rue Mohamed El Alami, in the new town of Fès, near the avenue des Forces Armées Royales. He practises in business and corporate law, labour law, divorce and family law, real estate law, inheritance and estate matters, criminal law, administrative law, contract law and litigation, debt recovery, civil liability and mediation. Moroccans residing abroad may be received remotely, by telephone, Microsoft Teams or Zoom, to open and follow up a case in Morocco: inheritance, real estate, power of attorney, exequatur of a foreign judgment. The firm receives clients from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., in French and Arabic. https://avocatbenmalek.com/

Maître Azzedine Benkirane has been a lawyer at the Fes Bar for more than 40 years. Drawing on exceptional experience in the legal field, he assists and advises his clients with rigour, availability and determination. A former President of the Fes Bar Association, he enjoys solid professional recognition and a perfect understanding of the challenges of the profession. His career is founded on excellence, integrity and the constant defence of his clients' interests.

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.

A lawyer registered on the Roll of the Nador Bar Association, I practise mainly in the fields of business law, criminal law, family law, real estate law and commercial law. Drawing on experience acquired over several years of professional practice, I provide advice, assistance and representation to my clients before the competent courts, as well as handling the various legal issues falling within my areas of specialisation.

Me Imad Chahbouni, a lawyer at the Tetouan Bar, assists individuals, entrepreneurs and companies with legal advice and with the handling of their litigation. The firm practises in particular in real estate law, family law, business law, commercial law, employment law and contract law. Each case is the subject of careful analysis, with clear and confidential communication. The firm is located at Wilaya Center, in Tetouan. Consultations are offered at the office and by telephone. Discussions may take place in French, Arabic, Darija, Spanish or English. For an initial contact or an appointment request, please contact the firm by telephone, WhatsApp or email, briefly specifying the purpose of your request and your availability.

A lawyer and Doctor of Business Law, I place at the service of a clientele - made up of individuals, executives and companies - in-depth legal expertise and a strategic vision of economic issues. My practice covers all dimensions of business law, including commercial law, the law of companies in difficulty, financial law, tax law, employment law, civil law, real property law, [•••] etc., as well as business criminal law. I act both in advisory and litigation matters, assisting my clients in structuring, securing and optimising their most sensitive and complex transactions. My involvement follows a logic of anticipating risks, mastering regulatory constraints and creating lasting legal value, as long as it remains possible to prevent and avoid the risk. Should it occur and produce its consequences, I intervene to manage and limit the legal impacts, ensuring optimal protection of my clients' interests. I make a point of providing tailor-made support, based on confidentiality, responsiveness and a fine understanding of my clients' strategic objectives. With a high level of exigency, sharp expertise and rigorous commitment, I strive to establish relationships of trust, by providing legal solutions that match the ambitions and requirements of the clients I assist.

A lawyer specialising in digital law and business law, I assist companies, professionals and individuals in securing the legal aspects of their activities, their projects and their interests, both in advisory matters and in litigation. My approach is based on an in-depth understanding of the issues specific to each case. Beyond the legal analysis, I pay particular attention to the economic, technological and strategic dimensions of the matters entrusted to me, in order to propose concrete, pragmatic solutions adapted to my clients' realities. Areas of practice: - Digital, Technologies & Innovation I assist companies, electronic service providers, content creators and promoters of innovative projects in securing the legal aspects of their digital activities, bringing them into regulatory compliance and protecting their intangible assets. Digital compliance & Strategic advice • Legal advice in digital law. • Bringing digital activities into compliance with the applicable regulations. • Carrying out compliance audits and risk mapping. • Regulatory monitoring and strategic support for digital transformation projects. Protection of personal data • Compliance with the applicable regulations on the protection of personal data. • Drafting and updating privacy policies, information notices and cookie policies. • Support in dealings with the competent authorities. • Audits and advice on data governance. IT contracts & Digital transformation • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing IT contracts. • Software, application and platform development contracts. • Legal securing of IT and digital transformation projects. E-commerce & Digital platforms • Legal support for electronic commerce activities. • Drafting General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTCS), General Terms of Use (GTU) and legal notices. • Advice on consumer protection and electronic payments. • Legal compliance of digital platforms and marketplaces. Intellectual property & Digital assets • Protection, valorisation and management of intellectual property rights. • Filing and renewal of trademarks, designs and models. • Protection of software, databases, digital content and original creations. • Drafting assignment, licence and exploitation contracts. Content creators & Influencers • Drafting and negotiating collaboration, sponsorship and partnership contracts. • Protection of image rights, digital content and intellectual property. • Advice on the legal obligations applicable to advertising, commercial partnerships and social networks. • Support in managing disputes relating to digital platforms. Digital litigation & Cybercrime • Assistance and representation in disputes relating to digital activities. • Protection against infringements of personal data, online reputation and intellectual property rights. • Support in matters of cybercrime, computer fraud, digital identity theft and the liability of digital players. - Corporate & Business Company formation, structuring & governance • Incorporation of companies and legal support with formation. • Drafting and amending articles of association. • Preparation of shareholders' agreements. Corporate secretarial services • Monitoring the legal life of companies. • Preparation of general meetings. • Drafting minutes and corporate resolutions. • Completion of legal formalities with the competent administrations. • Updating corporate registers and legal documents. Commercial contracts • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. • Distribution, commercial agency, franchise and partnership contracts. • Service provision and subcontracting contracts. • Assistance with the performance, renegotiation and termination of contracts. Compliance & Corporate governance • Legal compliance audits. • Compliance with the applicable regulations. • Development of internal procedures and governance mechanisms. • Management of legal risks. Business litigation • Prevention and management of commercial disputes. • Representation before the commercial courts. • Debt recovery. • Directors' liability and disputes between shareholders. - Employment & HR • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating employment contracts, preparing internal regulations, HR policies and internal procedures. • Support in the application of labour legislation, bringing HR practices into compliance and legal monitoring. • Assistance in conducting disciplinary procedures, dismissals and terminations of the employment contract. • Defence and representation of clients before the courts and other authorities competent in labour matters. - Business criminal law • Prevention and management of criminal risks related to corporate activity. • Assistance to companies, directors and employees in the context of investigations, inspections, hearings and criminal proceedings. • Defence of the interests of companies and their directors before the criminal courts. - Arbitration & Mediation I assist companies, investors and individuals in preventing and resolving disputes, favouring alternative dispute resolution methods suited to their interests. Arbitration • Acting as arbitrator in arbitration proceedings. • Assistance and representation of the parties before the arbitral tribunal. • Drafting and negotiating arbitration agreements. Mediation • Acting as mediator in mediation proceedings. • Assistance and representation of the parties throughout the mediation process. • Advice on amicable dispute resolution strategies. - Training in digital law I assist companies, institutions and professionals in strengthening their skills and their legal culture in digital matters. I design and deliver training courses tailored to the issues facing each organisation, in order to foster a better understanding of legal obligations, anticipate legal risks and promote practices that comply with regulatory developments.

Lawyer registered with the Tangier Bar since 1997, practising exclusively in business law, both in advisory work and in litigation. We have proven experience in advising and representing national and international companies. Our professionals work in Arabic as well as in French, English and Spanish.

Lawyer at the Marrakech Bar, specialised in business law, civil law, real estate law, family law and criminal law

As a partner attorney at the firm SCP Chtaiba & Arrai - Partners, I assist my clients with a cross-cutting vision of the law, combining strategic advice with defence in litigation. My role is to offer you tailor-made support, whether to secure your projects upstream or to defend your interests tenaciously before the courts. Responsiveness, rigour and transparency are the pillars of my practice, in order to guarantee each case a high level of expertise and a legal solution perfectly suited to your stakes