Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) - Energy

Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2005, partner Wacef Bentaibi specialises in project finance (including PPPs, BOTs and concessions) in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and transport (ports, airports, highways, bridges, tramways, etc.), acting for governments, sponsors and lenders. Wacef has extensive experience in all aspects of industrial projects and real estate developments, as well as public contracts and large-scale construction projects in Morocco (plants, hospitals, universities, hotels and shopping centres...). He has also developed a strong practice within the energy and natural resources sector, including upstream oil & gas and mining, and regularly advises international operators and governmental entities in Morocco and across the MENA region.

Gide Loyrette Nouel partner (since March 2016) Associate, Naciri & Associés - Allen & Overy (2011-February 2016) Associate, Naciri & Associés - Gide Loyrette Nouel (2009-2011) Associate, Allen & Overy (2008-2009) Associate, Naciri & Associés - Gide Loyrette Nouel (2006-2008)

English, French and Arabic

Admitted to the PAris Bar (2005) LL.M., University of Oslo (2003) Certificate in EU/EEE Public Producremet Law, University of Bergen (2002) Master's degree in Business Law, University of Paris X (2002)