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The simplified joint-stock company in Morocco: issues and assessment two years after the enactment of the law n°19-20

Faced with the emergence of new parties (start-ups, the multiplication of SMEs, etc.) and the evolution of the Moroccan economy, the amendment of the rules of the simplified joint-stock company (named initially “société anonyme simplifiée”), an in-between of the joint-stock company (“société anonyme”) and the limited liability company (“société à responsabilité limitée”), had become necessary. […]

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Legal 500 Morocco 2023 – UGGC Africa ranked in 7 categories

UGGC Africa is proud to be once again, ranked among the best firms in the 7 expertise listed below, by the Legal 500 Morocco:  ◾ Commercial, corporate and M&A: ” Working alongside the firm’s Paris office, UGGC Africa is active across Morocco, as well as Europe and Sub-Saharan, Central and West Africa. With experience across all aspects of

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The revision of contracts in Moroccan law or the absence of recognition of the theory of unforeseeability

The financial and legal parameters of commercial contracts are set by the parties according to the economic context existing at the time of their conclusion. However, these initial circumstances may change and lead to a contractual imbalance. This is why, in order to perpetuate their relationship and preserve a contractual balance, it is recommended that

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Ali Bougrine participated in the 2022 edition of the International Bar Association’s (IBA) annual conference, in Miami, from October 30 to November 4, 2022

A major event for legal practitioners, bar associations and international bar associations, the IBA took place in Miami. The conference featured more than 200 sessions. These vary widely, from core substantive committee sessions which cover most sectors and practice areas, to more specialised topics, providing an opportunity to focus on your own areas of interest.

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UGGC Africa advised Pharmaceutical Institute (PHI) in its acquisition by Kelix Bio, a pan-African biopharmaceutical platform

March 09, 2022 – Casablanca – UGGC Africa has advised Pharmaceutical Institute on its acquisition by KELIX bio, a pan-African biopharmaceutical platform. This investment marks KELIX bio’s first entry into Morocco – an important market in the company’s strategy – at a time when the Kingdom is accelerating the successful rollout of AMO (Assurance Maladie

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UGGC Africa, assists Mirova in the capital opening of Atlas Fruit Company to Mirova’s Land Degradation Neutrality Fund

Paris, July 4, 2022 – UGGC Africa, a leading firm in Africa, has advised Mirova (an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers), manager of the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) impact fund, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Atlas Fruits Company. The Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Fund, promoted by the United Nations Convention to Combat

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Jeune Afrique Business+ 2021: Ali Bougrine and Laurent Sablé ranked among the 100 most influential business lawyers in Francophone Africa

UGGC Africa is pleased to see two of its partners listed in the Jeune Afrique Business+ ranking. Ali Bougrine, Partner of UGGC Avocats in Paris and Managing Partner of UGGC Africa, ranked 17th out of 100 Laurent Sablé, partner in the Paris and Casablanca offices, ranked 47th out of 100. This ranking is based on

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UGGC Africa will participate in the Africa CEO Forum on June 13 and 14, 2022 in Abidjan

UGGC Africa will be present at the Africa CEO Forum 2022 in Abidjan on June 13th and 14th. This year, the largest international gathering of the African private sector brings together 1,500 business leaders, investors and policy makers from Africa and around the world. UGGC Africa is proud to contribute to highlighting the driving role

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Fraternité Matin – “Legal security in the OHADA zone explained to business leaders”

The Ivorian daily reports on the networking roundtable organized by UGGC Africa on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Abidjan, during which rich exchanges took place, thanks to the quality of the panel of external and internal speakers who spoke on this occasion. This event also marked the official launch of UGGC Africa in Côte d’Ivoire!

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UGGC Africa will be present at the 5th edition of the Africa Investments Forum & Awards on June 2, 2022

UGGC Africa will participate to the Africa Investments Forum & Awards on June 2, 2022 at the Pavillon d’Armenonville in Paris. This meeting will be an opportunity to exchange with African and European leaders on investment potential in strategic areas: Energy, Mining, Infrastructure, Real Estate and City Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity. Will be

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