Ghellal & Mekerba

About this office:

Over the last two decades, Ghellal & Mekerba has been the trusted legal advisor of most prominent foreign and national corporations operating in Algeria. Ghellal & Mekerba's constant efforts to achieve outstanding performance have allowed it to substantiate its status as Algeria's leading law firm (Martindale Hubbell, Legal 500, Practical Law).

Ghellal & Mekerba's team is truly international and comprises Algerian, European and American trained members. Its sixteen dedicated attorneys, some of whom have more than thirty years of experience, provide the knowhow needed to guide their clients towards the complete success of a business venture. Several of the firm's attorneys have significant corporate experience at high-level posts. This particular feature has allowed Ghellal & Mekerba to build an extensive professional network and has ensured its thorough understanding of the Algerian and North African business environment. All the firm's lawyers are at least bilingual and work in French, Arabic, English, Spanish or German.

The Firm is regularly ranked leading firm in Algeria by international institutions in the following specialities: corporate and commercial, mining and natural resources, financing/project financing and international arbitration.

The Firm is in close relations with major law firms throughout the world and the representative in Algeria of "Mackrell International," a worldwide International Lawyers Association established in the United Kingdom.

Oil and Gas, International Arbitration, Government Contracts, International Trade, Joint Ventures, Taxation/Revenue, Customs Law, Labour Law, Employment, Banking/Finance, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, PPP, Exchange Control, Insurance, Construction, Engineering Contracts, Supply of Goods Contracts, International Arbitration, Case Evaluation, Negotiation, Business/Commercial, Professional Indemnity, Professional Liability, Torts, Administrative Law, Admiralty/Maritime, Family, Telecommunications, Privatization, Mergers and Acquisitions, Aviation Law, Intellectual Property, Economic Law - regulatory and antitrust, European Law.

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