London – Leading British law firm “Norton Rose” announced, in a statement, its decision to open an office in Morocco’s economic capital, Casablanca.
Casablanca’s office, which will open next September, is the second foray of the group into the African continent this year, after its merger with South African firm Deneys Reitz.
“Norton Rose” will focus its activity on key sectors, including industry, financial institutions, energy and infrastructure.
“We are already world leaders in Africa and extremely well-established on the continent. We have been very active in the North African market for some years and Casablanca provides a further focus for our existing practice in that region,” said “Norton Rose” Deputy Managing Partner, Tim Marsden.
“The Casablanca proposal is not in reaction to recent market announcements, but has been some months in development. This move is not accelerated but is a natural progression of our number one Africa business. We are in a unique position to develop Africa’s international business ties with the rest of the world,” he added.
Recently, British law firms “Clifford Chance” and “Allen & Overy” have also announced their intention to open offices in Morocco, benefiting from the country’s economic growth and position as a hub to Africa and the Middle East.
They are part of the “Magic Circle”, which brings together leading law firms in Britain.
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