Town served · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Business lawyer in Rabat
Business and company law: the firm assists residents and companies of Rabat, from the first consultation to enforcement.
The firm advises entrepreneurs, SMEs and companies at every stage of their life: incorporation, contracts, relations between partners and commercial litigation. We appear before the commercial court and also assist foreign investors setting up in Morocco.
- Company formation (SARL, single-member SARL, SA): articles of association, shareholders' agreement, formalities
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts: distribution, services, partnership
- General meetings, transfers of shares and amendments to the articles
- Disputes between partners, abuse of majority and removal of directors
- Commercial litigation before the commercial court
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Rabat, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Rabat (including its Family Justice Section)
- Commercial Court of Rabat
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
A city of civil servants, professionals, traders and families, Rabat produces a wide range of cases: divorce, maintenance and child custody, tenancy disputes, property transactions and inheritance. Its business community and liberal professions raise questions of contracts, debt recovery and company law. With central government based here, claims before the Administrative Court are also common, particularly on civil service careers and expropriation.
How a matter unfolds
- 1
Understanding the project
We analyse your business, objectives and constraints, or the exact nature of the commercial dispute.
- 2
Advice and drafting
We propose the appropriate structure or strategy and draft the necessary deeds, contracts or letters.
- 3
Negotiation
We handle discussions with partners, shareholders or opponents, favouring a quick solution that preserves your business relationships.
- 4
Litigation or arbitration
If the dispute continues, we bring it before the commercial court or the arbitral tribunal and follow the case through to enforcement.
Frequently asked questions
SARL or SA: which form should you choose to set up a company in Morocco?
The SARL (limited liability company), governed by Law No. 5-96, suits most SMEs: it can be formed by one or more partners and is flexible to manage. The SA (public limited company), governed by Law No. 17-95, is better suited to projects with many shareholders or plans for significant fundraising. The choice also depends on taxation, the number of partners and the governance rules you want.
Which court has jurisdiction over a commercial dispute?
The commercial courts, created by Law No. 53-95, hear in particular disputes relating to commercial contracts, disputes between partners in a commercial company and disputes relating to negotiable instruments. The parties may also agree to refer their dispute to arbitration. Territorial jurisdiction generally depends on the defendant's domicile or registered office, unless a valid clause provides otherwise.
Other practice areas for residents of Rabat: Administrative law, Real estate and land law, Divorce and family law, Employment law, Debt recovery, Criminal law, Estates and inheritance, Accidents and compensation and Moroccans abroad and international matters.
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Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.