Project Finance & PPP Lawyer in Casablanca, Morocco

We advise lenders, investors, project sponsors and public authorities on the legal and financial structuring of project finance and PPP transactions in Casablanca and across Morocco.

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Project Finance and Public-Private Partnerships Lawyer in Casablanca, Morocco

Oulamine Law Group advises clients on project finance and public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Casablanca and across Morocco. Our practice serves international financial institutions, lenders, project sponsors, private investors and public authorities (the State, local authorities and public institutions) involved in major projects and structured transactions.

Morocco has developed a dedicated legal framework for public-private partnership contracts (Law 86-12), public service concessions and the delegated management of public services. These frameworks have been used in major projects, including the Tanger Med port, delegated management of public lighting and waste services in several Moroccan cities, and significant industrial and energy financing transactions.

Our lawyers advise on the legal and financial structuring of transactions, negotiation of security interests under Moroccan law, drafting of concession, public service delegation and partnership agreements, and public procurement procedures. We also advise international lenders on legal due diligence and the validity of security packages provided in connection with their financing.

M. Reda Oulamine

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Project Finance & PPP Legal Services in Casablanca, Morocco

From initial legal structuring through financial close, our lawyers advise on the full lifecycle of project finance and PPP transactions in Casablanca and across Morocco.

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contract Structuring

Advice on Law 86-12, including the negotiation and drafting of partnership agreements between public authorities and private project sponsors.

Law 86-12

Public Service Concessions & Delegated Management

Legal support for the structuring and negotiation of concessions and delegated management arrangements for public services.

Concession

Public Procurement & Tender Procedures

Assistance with bid preparation, procurement procedures and the performance of public contracts.

Security Interests under Moroccan Law

Negotiation and drafting of security packages, including mortgages, pledges and assignments of receivables by way of security, for lenders.

Security

Legal Due Diligence for International Lenders

Legal review of finance documents and verification of the security package before financial close.

EPC & O&M Contracts Supporting Project Finance

Negotiation of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts within project finance structures.

EPC / O&M

MOROCCO: A MARKET FOR MAJOR STRUCTURED PROJECTS

“From the Tanger Med port to the delegated management of public services in several major cities, Morocco has developed substantial experience in public-private partnerships and project finance for infrastructure development.”

Legal and financial structuring of projects
Negotiation of security interests under Moroccan law
Public procurement procedures and concessions
Legal due diligence for lenders

Overview

Project Finance & PPP Law Services in Casablanca, Morocco

A project finance or PPP transaction brings together public law, security law, banking law and financial law. The legal robustness of the structure — and the validity of the security granted — directly affects the ability of lenders to finance the project.

Oulamine Law Group advises clients at every stage, from initial structuring through financial close and contract performance.

Our legal services include:

Law 86-12 on public-private partnership contracts and its implementing regulations
Public service concessions and delegated management of public services (Law 54-05)
Public procurement rules and tender procedures
Legal and financial structuring of project finance transactions
Negotiation of security interests under Moroccan law (mortgages, pledges, assignments of receivables by way of security and cash collateral)
Legal due diligence for international lenders
Construction (EPC) and operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts supporting the financing structure
Sovereign and quasi-sovereign guarantees
Project finance in the energy, transport, tourism and infrastructure sectors
Litigation and arbitration arising from the performance of PPP and concession contracts

We also assist international financial institutions and foreign investors in navigating the Moroccan legal framework for project finance and public-private partnerships.

Why Oulamine Law Group

Why Choose Our Project Finance & PPP Lawyers in Casablanca?

Project Finance & PPP Legal Expertise

In-depth knowledge of the Moroccan legal framework governing public-private partnerships, concessions and security interests applicable to financing transactions.

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Established experience in international arbitration for disputes arising from the performance of PPP and concession contracts.

Multilingual Legal Support

Legal advice available in French, English and Arabic for your teams, lenders and public-sector partners.

Public & Private-Sector Perspective

Experience advising both public authorities and private-sector stakeholders, helping clients anticipate the expectations of each party to the contract.

Representative Matters

Project Finance & PPP Matters Handled in Casablanca and Morocco

Legal structuring of a public-private partnership contract in the infrastructure sector.

PPP

Negotiation of security interests on behalf of an international lender.

SECURITY

Legal assistance with a delegated management procedure for a public service.

CONCESSION

Legal due diligence for an international financial institution prior to financial close.

DUE DILIGENCE

FAQ

FAQ — Project Finance & PPP in Casablanca, Morocco

What is a public-private partnership (PPP) contract in Morocco?

A public-private partnership (PPP) contract, governed by Law 86-12, allows a public authority to entrust a private partner with the financing, design, construction, maintenance or operation of an infrastructure asset or service in return for remuneration paid over the term of the contract.

What is the difference between a concession and delegated management of a public service?

A concession grants the concessionaire the right to operate a service or infrastructure asset, generally involving financing and remuneration from operating revenues, whereas delegated management may take other contractual forms, depending on the level of risk transferred to the delegatee.

What types of security are commonly used in project finance in Morocco?

Project finance transactions may notably rely on mortgages, pledges over equipment or business assets, assignments of receivables by way of security and, where applicable, sovereign or quasi-sovereign guarantees.

Why is legal due diligence essential for lenders?

Legal due diligence helps verify the validity of the security provided, the regularity of the required authorisations and the absence of legal risks that could compromise repayment of the financing.

Does the firm advise public authorities as well as private investors?

Oulamine Law Group advises public authorities (the State, local authorities and public institutions), as well as private sponsors and lenders, on the structuring of their transactions.

Which sectors use project finance and PPP structures in Morocco?

These structures are mainly used in energy, transport, port and airport infrastructure, tourism and urban public services such as water, sanitation, waste management and public lighting.

What can be done in the event of a dispute arising from a PPP or concession contract?

The firm's lawyers assist clients with negotiation, mediation and, where necessary, arbitration or litigation before the competent courts to resolve disputes arising from the performance of these contracts.

Contact
6 Rue Abdeslam Khattabi, Résidence Walili 6, Apt. 1, 1st Floor, Quartier 2 Mars, Casablanca, Morocco
Email Address
reda@labseo.net
Telephone
+212 6 61 31 69 13
Office Hours
Mon. – Fri. | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Every enquiry is handled with the strictest confidentiality.

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