PUBLICATIONS

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. …

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

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 …

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

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! …

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

The leading economic media on the African continent published an article written by Ali Bougrine, Manager Partner of UGGC Africa, Fabien Gagnerot and Victor Arnould, associate lawyers. “Après une période de ralentissement, le taux de croissance du PIB africain a depuis rattrapé son niveau d’avant la crise du Covid pour atteindre 3,6 % en 2021 (contre …

La tribune Afrique – “How useful is it for African companies to adopt a CSR policy?” Read More »

In December 2020, Morocco became the fourth Arabic country to officialise the normalisation of its diplomatic relations with Israel. Cooperation agreements had already been signed between the two nations covering multiple sectors of activity (culture, sport, tourism, etc.). Further to the Abraham agreements, the international law firms M. FIRON & CO. and UGGC Africa created …

FIRON-UGGC: The international alliance of two leading law firms in Morocco and Israel Read More »

The monthly francophone international magazine dedicated to the African continent publishes an article written by Ali Bougrine, Managing Partner of UGGC Africa, Fabien Gagnerot and Carole Floudrin, associate lawyers of UGGC Africa. “Nous le savons, la jeune population africaine – sur un total estimé de 2,5 milliards de personnes en 2050 –, est employée dans le …

Article by Ali Bougrine in the Magazine de l’Afrique – “For an African ESG strategy”. Read More »

The Cameroonian generalist daily publishes an article on the first roundtable of UGGC Africa in Douala on February 22, whose theme was the need to keep up with the speed of technology. “La technologie s’impose dans tous les secteurs d’activité et toutes les entreprises en plein processus de dématérialisation des procédures ont un intérêt particulier …

Cameroon Tribune – Feedback on the UGGC Africa roundtable in Douala « Law and financial innovation: the contribution of business lawyers » Read More »

26/01/2022 – Read the article by Ali Bougrine, Managing Partner of UGGC Africa, and by Victor Arnould, Associate Attorney, entitled “Africa is designing its own ESG strategy”, published by the Responsible Capitalism Institute. “Africa is the least polluting continent in the world, but it is one of those that suffer most from the effects of climate …

Africa is designing its own ESG strategy, article by the Institute from the Responsible Capitalism Read More »

Decree n°2020-458 of September 23, 2020 on the different forms of workers’ union organizations and the criteria for their representativeness This decree applies to workers’ trade unions. The decree defines what a professional union is. It is a grouping of persons practicing the same profession, or related or similar professions, for the study and defense …

Reminder of the rules of labor law concerning the organization of workers’ unions in Benin Read More »

January 5th, 2022 – Ali Bougrine, Mananging Partner of UGGC Africa was interviewed by M. Arnaud Dumourier, journalist at Le Monde du Droit, on the Lex Inside program, about the development of CSR in Africa. “I think it’s necessary to change the mentality regarding CSR in Africa. The challenge is to enable the african entrepreneurial …

Le Monde du Droit / Lex Inside – Interview with Ali Bougrine on the development of CSR in Africa Read More »