Soumaya Essadaoui

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Soumaya is an M&A and real estate lawyer who helps clients navigate complex transactions and projects in Morocco and Africa.

She has a deep understanding of the legal and business environment in the region, and advises international and Moroccan investors on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, mining law and related transactions across various industries. Soumaya is recognized for her pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, and her ability to manage cross-border and multidisciplinary teams. She has been praised by clients and peers for her unique market knowledge. Soumaya also has extensive experience in real estate law and advises clients on all aspects of real estate development, acquisition, and financing. She has been involved in some of the most prominent real estate projects in the region, including hotels, residential complexes, and leisure facilities. She also assists the Moroccan government in negotiating agreements with investors for the implementation of investments in the automotive industry in particular.

Expertise

Corporate and M&A

Emerging markets

Real estate

Experience

Representative matters

Managem SA in relation with the acquisition from IAMGOLD Corporation of mining assets in Senegal, Mali, and Guinea.

Kelix Bio on its acquisition of 100% of Pharmaceutical Institute SA from its founding shareholders.

Ithmar Capital in relation with the sale of 100% of the capital of Wessal Bouregreg to Agence pour l’aménagement de la vallée du Bouregreg.

OCP on the acquisition of a portfolio of luxury hotels (including La Mamounia, Palais Jamaï, Michlifen, etc) from ONCF.

Development Partners International (DPI) in relation with the sale of 14.8% of the share capital of CMGP Group to Fipar Holding.

Development Partners International LLP (DPI) and Companie Marocaine de Goutte à Goutte et de Pompage (CMGP) on the acquisition by CMGP of a 90% stake in Comptoir Agricole du Souss (CAS) and its affiliates.

Development Partners International LLP (DPI) on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Compagnie Marocaine de Goutte à Goutte et de Pompage (CMGP) for EUR100m.

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted to the Casablanca bar, 2013

Academic

Master, Law, Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II), 1998

Postgraduate, Law History, Université Paris II, 1999

Disclaimer

A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.