Mars 2025 – UGGC Africa est fier d’être à nouveau classé parmi les meilleurs cabinets d’avocats en Afrique par le guide The Legal 500 2025, dans les 7 catégories ci-dessous détaillées :
Droit des sociétés et Fusions & Acquisitions :
- Analyse de The Legal 500 : “UGGC Africa covers a multitude of corporate and commercial areas including M&A, restructuring, private equity, joint ventures, and general business contract advice. The firm’s clientele consists of major industrial and financial groups and investment funds across sectors such as automotive, pharmaceutical and health, telecoms, defence, and finance. Ali Bougrine specialises in corporate, M&A, and private equity and is experienced in cross-border deals.”
- Témoignages clients :
- “Ali Bougrine, Rim Tazi, and Fabien Gagnerot are available, flexible, and extremely dedicated to meeting our needs
- ‘‘UGGC is a long-term partner for us. The relationship has been maintained as we are satisfied with its service and reliability.’
- ‘Ability to react quickly to our requests, able to manage relationships with both the local team and foreign partners (France/US), able to support us efficiently with Moroccan administrative processes when needed.’
- ‘The UGGC Africa team, led by Ali Bougrine, distinguishes itself in complex corporate and cross-border operations. The team is very technical, pragmatic, and brilliant in adapting its strategy to win.’
Contentieux :
- Analyse de The Legal 500 : “Defined by its ‘integrity, trustworthiness, and professional expertise,’ UGGC Africa is able to assist with commercial, civil, M&A, and construction litigation. The firm also has a dedicated arbitration practice that deals with domestic and international disputes. Ali Bougrine leads the practice with his cross-border experience in M&A, international investments, and private equity specialism.“
- Témoignages client :
- “Integrity, trustworthiness, cost efficiency, and professional expertise are key attributes that set UGGC Africa apart. The team demonstrates a profound ability to tailor their approach to the unique circumstances of each case.’
- “The lawyers we worked with demonstrated an exceptional commitment to upholding legal principles and fairness. Their diligent approach provided reassurance that our claims were being presented thoroughly and effectively“
Banque, finance et marchés de capitaux :
- Analyse de The Legal 500 : “UGGC Africa displays strength in banking and finance providing expert advice on bank financing, regulatory, projecting financing, securitisation, and bond issues. Ali Bougrine leads the practice and regularly advises major industrial and financial groups and investment funds.
Droit fiscal :
- Analyse de The Legal 500 : “UGGC Africa assists corporate groups with a myriad of tax issues related to cross-border M&A, VAT, and tax structuring. The firm also provides thorough support from the amicable negotiation stage with tax authorities up until litigation proceedings. Ali Bougrine heads the department and specialises in M&A, international investments, private equity, and tax law. Bougrine’s client list includes major industrial and financial groups, investment funds, Moroccan administrators, and para-public entities.”
- Témoignages client :
- “The UGGC Africa team provide us with very high-quality service. They are efficient, available, and know how to handle complex matters.‘
- ‘Ali Bougrine is always available, understands perfectly our business and activities, and provides us with very useful insights. He has a strategic vision and is very professional. Ali Bougrine is an excellent negotiator.’
- ‘Ali Bougrine coordinates the team perfectly. He is always available, provides great insights, and knows how to deal with complex questions. ’’
Droit immobilier et tourisme :
- Analyse de The Legal 500 : “UGGC Africa‘s ’attentive, professional, and committed’ team is knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate law. The firm is the trusted partner of many investment companies and funds, real estate developers, builders, asset managers, and public institutions. Ali Bougrine leads the team with his experience in large-scale transactions, including issues related to the legal and tax structuring of investments, co-ownership law, and urban planning and construction.“
- Témoignages client :
- ‘The UGGC Africa team provides us with very high-quality service and is highly technical. They are efficient, available, and know how to handle complex matters.’
- ‘Ali Bougrine is always available, understands perfectly our business activities, and provides us with very useful insights. He has a strategic vision and is very professional. Ali Bougrine is an excellent negotiator.’
- ‘The team is very attentive, professional, and committed to its clients. They have a great understanding of our business and the market. ’
- ‘Ali Bougrine is brilliant. He coordinates the team with efficiency and knows how to find solutions to very complex issues. Rim Tazi and Fabien Gagnerot are also very skilled. A great team to work with!’
Droit social :
- Analyse de The Legal 500 : “UGGC & Associés assists with all aspects of employment law including international employment contracts, dismissal and redundancy, day-to-day issues, and individual and collective litigation. The firm supports large Moroccan and international businesses across varied sectors such as luxury goods, manufacturing, and finance. Department head and M&A specialist Ali Bougrine advises on the employment implications resulting from corporate restructurings and transfers. Rim Tazi regularly assists with structuring international investments, contract negotiation, and other employment issues.’
Droit public des affaires et projets :
- Analyse de The Legal 500 : “UGGC Africa advises on the financing, construction, and operation of complex industrial plants such as airport complexes, processing plants, and power plants. Ali Bougrine spearheads the department with his multidisciplinary expertise including projects and public law. Bougrine’s clients comprise domestic and foreign industrial and financial groups, investment funds, and para-public entities.“
- Témoignage clients :
- ‘UGGC is a legal firm that has expertise in several areas with its teams who have supported us on various missions. We always receive responses adapted to the needs and context expressed.’
A propos d’UGGC Africa :
UGGC Africa est un cabinet de conseil juridique de premier plan, regroupant un réseau de 50 avocats répartis sur 3 bureaux africains situés au Maroc, au Cameroun et en Côte d’Ivoire. A travers ces trois bureaux, UGGC Africa couvre l’ensemble des domaines du droit et assiste des clients en Afrique du Nord, en Afrique subsaharienne, en Afrique de l’Ouest ainsi qu’en Afrique centrale. UGGC Africa regroupe des équipes pluridisciplinaires offrant à ses clients une combinaison unique d’expertises et de compétences. Le cabinet fait des besoins de ses clients et de l’excellence juridique une priorité absolue. Depuis plus de 20 ans, UGGC Africa accompagne ses clients dans le cadre de leurs projets en Afrique. Les différentes équipes couvrent l’ensemble des domaines du droit, avec une technicité répondant aux plus hauts standards de la profession. Grâce à ces implantations stratégiques, UGGC Africa garantit à ses clients une assistance juridique de premier rang dans une perspective globale.
