Partners
Salimatou Diallo
Managing and Founding Partner, Guinea
+224 620 56 54 95
salimatou.diallo@adnalaw.com
“Salimatou Diallo is particularly active advising across the commercial sphere in West Africa. She is highly sought after by international lawyers for her in-depth knowledge of the local law aspects of major transactions and projects, as well as financings.”General Business Law, Guinea, Chambers Global 2021
Salimatou is the firm’s managing partner. Her practice focuses primarily on complex project development and project finance, M&A General corporate and commercial and other matters, principally in the energy and mining sectors in Francophone Africa, advising both DFIs and sponsors.
Salimatou worked as a lawyer in renowned international law firms in Paris and London.
Avocat à la Cour
Member of the Conakry Bar
Former Member of the Paris and New York Bars
Salimatou is fluent in French and English.
Foued Bourabiat
Founding Partner, Algeria
+213 775 388 597
foued.bourabiat@adnalaw.com
« Foued Bourabiat has impressive experience in mandates relating to banking and finance, arbitration and M&A. He is also well regarded for his work in joint ventures and project finance. He is particularly skilled in advising international entities on inbound investment.» Corporate/Commercial, Algeria, Chambers Global 2021
Foued’s experience includes assisting and advising major investors and credit institutions in respect of investments and financings in Algeria and in the MENA region. He has been involved in complex cross-border financing transactions.
Foued has also secured important M&A mandates in the consumer and healthcare sectors.
Foued worked as a lawyer in renowned international law firms in Paris and London.
Avocat à la Cour
Member of the Paris Bar
Foued is fluent in French, English and Arabic.
Sydney Domoraud
Founding Partner, Côte d’Ivoire
+225 48377773
sydney.domoraud@adnalaw.com
Sydney is a versatile finance and corporate lawyer, advising project developers, company executives, development finance institutions (DFIs), commercial banks, investment funds and international organisations.
Sydney’s practice focuses on Finance and Corporate transactions such as project finance, corporate finance, project-driven corporate finance, acquisition finance, private equity, mergers and acquisitions.
In terms of sectorial experience, Sydney regularly assists clients in the energy, mining, infrastructure and real estate sectors.
Sydney worked as an Attorney at Law in renowned international law firms in Paris and London.
Licensed Legal Counsel, Côte d’Ivoire
Former Member of the Paris Bar
Sydney is fluent in French and English.
Safia Fassi-Fihri
Founding Partner, Morocco
+212 (5) 22 94 96 77
safia.fassifihri@adnalaw.com
« Safia Fassi-Fihri « operates a vibrant practice », she is «very professional, wise and consistent. » Corporate/Commercial, Morocco, Chambers Global 2021
Safia is a renowned corporate lawyer focusing on both domestic and cross-border M&A deals including sales and joint-ventures and also banking finance. She also advises her clients in connection with corporate governance strategy and issues.
Safia counts international institutions, Private Equity funds and multinational corporations from all sectors among her clients. She delivers valuable advice and understanding enabling them to structure their transactions while satisfying all legal and regulatory requirements. Safia also regularly assists the international clients of the firm with their employment issues. She also advises clients on their filings with the regulators and represents them in respect of any litigation.
Safia practiced law working as a lawyer in renowned international law firms in Paris, London and Casablanca.
Safia is ranked as Leading Lawyer in M&A in Morocco,Legal 500.
Safia is a board member and former head of the legal commission of CGEM (the leading Moroccan Chamber of Commerce).
Avocat à la Cour
Member of the Casablanca Bar
Former Member of the Paris Bar
Safia is fluent in French, English and Arabic.
Valérie Veaux Muller
Partner, Algeria
DZ +213 778 236 186
valerie.veaux-muller@adnalaw.com
Valérie’s experience includes assisting and advising clients on employment, social security and commercial law.
“Valérie is highlighted as a Leading Individual for Employment in Algeria, Legal 500 EMEA 2021”
“[…] particularly active assisting companies with employment issues that arise from corporate restructuring projects. Employment disputes, settlement agreements, and due diligence in relation to acquisitions are other areas of strength. Practice head Valérie Veaux Muller is the key name.” Legal 500, 2020
Valérie has worked for corporate firms in Paris, as well as in house as Head of Social Affairs.
Avocat à la Cour
Valérie is fluent in French and English.