ADNA is active across the gamut of corporate and commercial work in Algeria, assisting domestic and international companies and investment funds in setting up companies, share capital increases and reductions, M&A, privatisations and dissolutions. The firm has carved out an exceptional reputation in a number of key growth sectors within the region, including telecoms, transport, automotive, pharmaceuticals and agribusiness. Practice head Foued Bourabiat is renowned in the market as an M&A specialist, especially in deals with a cross-border aspect. Fayçal Zedek also comes highly regarded.

With key regional offices in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Ivory Coast and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bennani & Associés LLP is regularly instructed on market-leading mandates involving M&A, spin-offs and divestments. The firm has continued to expand its expertise in a diverse range of industries, from oil and gas and pharmaceuticals to energy and technology. Mourad Seghir leads the practice and focuses on assisting international companies on all aspects of foreign investments, joint ventures and M&A. Mohamed Debbouche was promoted to counsel in July 2023 and brings a solid track record on complex cross-border transactions.

Gide Loyrette Nouel is well known in the Algerian corporate and commercial market for its capacity to handle complex and high-value M&A and joint ventures, as well as novel deals, including the first squeeze-out transaction in the Algerian stock exchange. The practice is led by Samy Laghouati, who has built a strong practice in the energy sector, including oil and gas and renewables, and regularly advises public and private clients on privatisations, acquisitions and large infrastructure projects. Supporting from Paris is senior associate Xavier Lecomte, who brings broad knowledge of general corporate law.

An independent boutique law firm specialising in business law, Loucif + Co is well versed in handling significant M&A, joint ventures and other corporate transactions across a broad range of core economic sectors, including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and transport, among others. Founding partner Rym Loucif heads the offering and is particularly sought after by foreign investors for advice on their inward investments into Algeria.

Having accumulated an impressive roster of domestic and international clients, Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH-Avocats has firmly established its reputation in a number of key sectors in the Algerian economy, from healthcare and pharmaceuticals to energy, consumer goods and heavy industries. Founding and managing partner Houda Sahri is a key figure in the practice, bringing both contentious and non-contentious experience and strong private equity expertise. Nahla Djabi was promoted to counsel in July 2023; she is adept at drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.