Business law, beyond borders.
Advisory and litigation under Tunisian, Algerian, Libyan and international law, for companies, investors and families.
One office in Tunis. Our matters, from Paris to Beijing.
- TunisHead office — Maghreb and Libya
- ParisEurope and Franco-Tunisian matters
- DubaiGulf, investment and arbitration
- BeijingChinese investors in North Africa and Africa
- AbidjanWest Africa and the OHADA zone
We advise on matters where Tunisian law meets Algeria, Libya, French-speaking Africa, Europe and the Gulf — and we build each strategy around the law that will actually govern its outcome.
Experience
- Negotiation, for a North African manufacturer, of a supply agreement with a European automotive network
- Estates spanning Tunisia and France, with assets and heirs under both legal systems
- Review and negotiation of international contracts governed by European and Gulf laws
Advisory and litigation
Litigation
Civil, commercial and criminal proceedings before Tunisian courts.
02Corporate
Company formation, governance and corporate transactions.
03Contracts
Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts.
04Intellectual property
Trademarks, copyright and anti-counterfeiting, from Tunisia to OAPI Africa.
05Cross-border & Maghreb
Matters spanning Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Europe and the Gulf.
06French-speaking Africa
Business in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa and the OHADA zone.
A lessor wants to recover an aircraft grounded in Tunisia after the airline defaults: what are the options?
It depends on the lease, the registry filings and the governing law. We check the lessor's rights, registered security interests and any claims that may attach to the aircraft, such as airport charges, then combine protective measures with negotiation with the airline and the authorities to secure redelivery.
Read more Intellectual propertyA brand exported to West Africa is being copied locally: is an OAPI filing enough?
An OAPI filing protects the mark in every member state through a single procedure, but it does not settle everything. Monitoring, evidence of infringement, action before the competent national court and customs measures all need to be organised.
Read more Renewable energyA solar developer must choose between self-generation and a concession: what are the consequences?
The regime determines who buys the electricity, the authorisation procedure, and the term and guarantees of the sales contract. We compare the options against the project's financial model before the application is filed.
Read moreSectors we know
Renewable energy
Solar and wind projects in Tunisia, Algeria and West Africa.
Aviation & aerospace
Airlines, lessors and aerospace suppliers.
Media & content
Press, broadcasting, production and reputation.
Industry & distribution
Manufacturers, importers and distribution networks.
Foreign investors
Establishment in Tunisia, the Maghreb and the OHADA zone.
Private clients
Cross-border estates and family assets.
Recent analysis
Distribution agreements in the Maghreb: five clauses to negotiate first
A distribution agreement with a Tunisian or Algerian partner often turns on a handful of clauses. These are the ones we examine first.
Franco-Tunisian estates: the first questions to ask
When a deceased person leaves assets or heirs in both France and Tunisia, two legal systems may claim the estate. A few questions shape the strategy before any step is taken.
Discuss your matter with us.
Write to us with a brief description of your situation. We respond promptly.