UGGC Avocats appoints Rim Tazi as partner in Casablanca office of UGGC Africa

With the firm since 2007, Rim Tazi was previously Counsel, a position she has held since 2019. With over 18 years’ experience in business law, she supports her clients in all their strategic and operational operations with a comprehensive, cross-functional vision.

Specializing in cross-border transactions, with a particular focus on mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, international investments and contract law, Rim Tazi assists Moroccan and international clients in structuring investments, including aspects relating to foreign exchange regulations and incentive schemes, implementing high-stakes transactions and providing legal support for projects to set up operations in Morocco. She has recognized expertise in joint ventures, restructurings and the negotiation of complex contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, service provision agreements, subcontracting agreements, franchise agreements, exclusive or selective distribution agreements, as well as commercial agency and brand licensing agreements.
She also assists clients on a day-to-day basis in the management of their corporate, contractual and regulatory operations, in terms of labor law, personal data protection and compliance. She works with companies in a wide range of sectors, including agri-food, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aeronautics, technology, luxury goods, distribution, optics, electronic payments and hotels.

Rim Tazi regularly advises major institutional and financial groups, both Moroccan and international, particularly French and Anglo-Saxon, as well as Moroccan public and para-public entities.

“Rim Tazi’s appointment as partner is fully in line with UGGC Africa’s development dynamic and our desire to strengthen our presence in Morocco and on the African continent. Her career with the firm, her recognized expertise in business law and her perfect command of cross-border operations make her a natural partner to support our clients in complex and strategic transactions.”

Ali Bougrine, Managing Partner

About UGGC Avocats

UGGC Avocats is an independent, international French law firm covering 4 geographical zones: Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Africa. Driven by an innovative vision of legal expertise and at the heart of the changes taking place in our world, 180 lawyers, including more than 40 partners in Paris, support private and public sector players, in France and abroad.
The firm covers all areas of the law, and mobilizes complementary teams according to its clients’ needs. UGGC Avocats guarantees a cross-functional approach and unfailing availability. With a constant mastery of legal, economic and strategic dimensions, UGGC Avocats acts as a genuine vector for performance and innovation.

For further information: www.uggc.com

About UGGC Africa

UGGC Africa, a subsidiary of UGGC Avocats, assists institutional and private clients with their projects and operations throughout Africa. Driven by an innovative vision of legal advice and strong regional roots, the firm’s team of 8 partners and 30 lawyers covers more than 20 business law specialties, including M&A, private equity, international investments, litigation and arbitration. Since 2002, with the opening of a subsidiary in Casablanca and an Africa Desk in Paris, UGGC Avocats has developed a pan-African network, including major firms in Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon, and in 2021 adopted the name UGGC Africa. Combining high-level legal expertise with international standards, UGGC Africa offers its local and international clients tailor-made strategic support. Ali Bougrine is Managing Partner of the firm.

For further information: www.uggcafrica.com