Soumaya Essadaoui
Counsel
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 recognised 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
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.
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.