Our areas of expertise

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, international freight transport is a vital link between producers, markets, and end consumers across multiple modes. Drawing on its expertise and strategic understanding of this complex sector, our Firm serves as a trusted partner for companies and specialized insurers.

Our team offers comprehensive services, from managing national and international disputes to tailored strategic advice. We handle diverse matters, including:

• Road transport (CMR Convention and national regulations)
• Maritime transport (carrier liability and compliance with international conventions)
• Air transport (claims governed by the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions, IATA, CAA, and regulations on hazardous goods)

We represent freight forwarders before Moroccan courts in disputes over loss, damage, or delays. Our Firm is known for effectively defending clients’ interests regarding liability claims or other key logistics issues.

Our specialized team also provides contract drafting, transport terms, and litigation management services, securing every step of the transport chain. We advise major freight forwarders and the Freight Forwarders’ Association, for which we conducted industry-wide studies including on liability and drafting general terms adapted to the sector.

With significant experience gained at Royal Air Maroc, our Firm assists aviation companies with reviewing and validating specialized contracts such as:

• Engine purchase agreements
• Landing gear contracts
• Maintenance agreements
• We also provide legal guidance on aviation regulations.

Thanks to our experience in aviation law and financing, the Firm offers tailored solutions for aircraft financing projects, including:

• Structuring financing arrangements (operational leasing, financial leasing, bank loans)
• Drafting and negotiating complex contracts (leasing, loans, aircraft purchases), safeguarding client interests
• Negotiating terms with financial institutions, airlines, and manufacturers
• Advising on national and international compliance for aircraft financing
• Handling regulatory aspects including ownership rights and guarantees

We also manage administrative procedures and filings with the Civil Aviation Authority to register aircraft, ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.

Our Firm has proven expertise in handling maritime law disputes, offering strategic and effective support to companies operating in the maritime sector. We handle a broad range of maritime litigation, including claims related to carrier liability, cargo damage, loss of goods, and delivery delays. Our lawyers are well-versed in international conventions such as the Hague-Visby Rules and the Hamburg Convention, ensuring rigorous protection of our clients’ interests.

Our team also represents maritime companies, shipowners, and insurers before Moroccan courts in both contractual and non-contractual disputes. We assist clients in matters involving navigation incidents, vessel damage, conservatory seizures, and conflicts related to charter party agreements and maritime transport contracts.

Thanks to our combined legal expertise and deep understanding of the sector’s operational challenges, our Firm helps clients anticipate risks and resolve disputes effectively, whether through amicable settlement, mediation, or litigation before the competent courts.