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International legal excellence.
Moroccan roots.
Global vision.

Capability, diligence, transparency, expertise and lasting client relationships, so that entrepreneurs can focus on their business with complete peace of mind.

70+
Years of experience
95%
Satisfaction rate
+12000
Cases handled
4.9/5
Client rating

Recognized legal expertise
in Morocco and internationally

Mr. Belkacem Chakouri and Mr. El Mostafa Ammas specialize in business law, banking law, insurance law, commercial law and contract law, and assist their clients with contract drafting, joint ventures, real estate law, criminal law, family law, employment law, competition law and business litigation. The firm is a trusted partner that delivers high-quality legal assistance, an integrated and diversified offering, and up-to-date legal monitoring.

Chakouri & Ammas Lawyers Firm S.C.P.A. is a member of the GESICA international network of lawyers, which brings together around 2,000 lawyers worldwide, and is its official representative in Morocco.

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A legal heritage built since 1951. A vision turned towards the future. Mr. Belkacem CHAKOURI
Maître Chakouri Belkacem
1951
Founded in Morocco
Maître El Mostafa Ammas

Mastered business law
serving your interests

Lawyer – Doctor of Laws | University Professor | Business Law Expert

Mr. El Mostafa Ammas joined the Firm in 2016. With nearly ten years of experience in legal practice, he brings clients a legal expertise combining academic excellence, intellectual rigor and a thorough command of the economic and strategic challenges facing businesses.

Holder of a Doctorate in Law, a university professor and researcher, he draws on an outstanding academic background complemented by training in business management and accounting. This dual expertise gives him a cross-disciplinary approach, enabling him to deliver legal solutions tailored to the complex issues faced by economic operators.

Awards & Recognition

Pro Bono Commitment

Pro bono work allows the firm to embody its core values and demonstrate its commitment to universal access to justice. The firm offers pro bono services to anyone in need, non-profit associations, single mothers and abused women.

Maître CHAKOURI Belkacem
Mr. CHAKOURI
Court of Cassation
Maître El Mostafa AMMAS
Mr. AMMAS
Doctor of Law
Strategic partnership

The firm benefits from an exceptional partnership between Mr. Belkacem CHAKOURI, a lawyer admitted before the Court of Cassation and founder of an international legal network spanning four continents, and Mr. El Mostafa AMMAS, lawyer and Doctor of Business Law. This alliance combines high-level litigation expertise with an in-depth command of business and commercial law, offering each client a legal approach that is strategic, rigorous and fully aligned with today's economic challenges.

A legal heritage
since 1951

The Chakouri firm was founded in 1951 in Casablanca by the late Mr. Mohammed CHAKOURI, one of the first lawyers in Morocco (Bar No. 7). A professor, resistance fighter and eminent criminal lawyer, he left a lasting legacy within the profession. The firm is today the oldest in Morocco.

Feu Maître Mohamed Chakouri
1951

Founding of the Firm

The late Mr. Mohammed CHAKOURI, one of Morocco's first lawyers (Bar No. 7), founds the firm in Casablanca. A professor, he took part in creating the Wydad Athletic Club and defended resistance fighters and nationalists.

1994

New generation

Mr. Belkacem CHAKOURI joins the firm after outstanding studies (top of his class) in law and political science in France and Canada. A lawyer admitted before the Court of Cassation, he specializes in Moroccan and European business law.

2010

GESICA Member

The firm joins the GESICA international network of lawyers and becomes its official representative in Morocco, opening access to global expertise.

Now

Restructuring & Chakouri & Ammas Law Firm S.C.P.A.

In 2025, the firm restructures by founding LAW FIRM CHAKOURI & AMMAS S.C.P.A., with a pool of specialized lawyers, an international accounting firm, a tax specialist and a banking expert.

Capability

Total commitment to every case, with all the strength and energy required.

Transparency

A relationship built on honesty and transparency towards our clients.

Expertise

Fast, lawful and appropriate solutions thanks to a multidisciplinary team.

Client loyalty

A human-scale firm, accessible to all and close to its clients.

Doctrinal contributions
& firm profile

Mr. Chakouri actively contributes to French-language legal scholarship through academic publications and benchmark comparative analyses.

Firm profile
Chakouri & Ammas
Lawyers Firm S.C.P.A.
Belkacem Chakouri

Track record

The firm has been ranked by DÉCIDEURS magazine as one of the leading firms in Morocco, strong reputation in business law and a highly regarded arbitration & litigation practice in 2024 and 2025. Also ranked by Lawyers Global since 2022 among the best firms in Morocco.

Network & partnerships

The firm has entered into a partnership with "Shanghai Landing Law Firm" (over 700 staff) and has an extensive network across the Americas, Canada, Europe, the Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa, India and China through the GESICA network.

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Chakouri & Ammas
Lawyers Firm S.C.P.A.
Belkacem Chakouri

Business law

Member of CIFILE (Canadian Institute of Expertise), a multidisciplinary legal journal whose human rights council is chaired by Mr. Chakouri. Member of the European Association of Lawyers.

Commitment & values

In 2019, silver trophy for the best law firm in North Africa. Contributed to the study that ranked Morocco the 6th country worldwide for legal certainty (L'Économiste, 2015). Pro bono work developed for people in need.

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Doctrinal article

Due diligence in Franco-Moroccan comparative law: from a transactional practice to a standard of conduct, evidence and governance

Belkacem Chakouri

International Review of Comparative Law
LexisNexis Editions, Paris & Casablanca, 2024
Business law · Governance · Comparative law

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Official document

Editorial charter of the Moroccan Francophone Review of Business Law (RFMDA)

Belkacem Chakouri

Moroccan Francophone Review of Business Law
December 2025
Business law · Doctrine · Legal writing

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Doctrinal article

The scope of merger control in competition law

El Mostafa Ammas

International Journal of Financial Accountability, Economics, Management, and Auditing (IJFAEMA)
November 2023 · DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10157435
Competition law · Business law

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Multidisciplinary
legal expertise

Our firm specializes in comprehensive, high-quality legal services. We understand that every situation is unique, which is why we offer personalized services tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Criminal law
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Criminal law

Representation before criminal courts in all matters. Specialized lawyers who fully commit themselves by getting close to the client, listening to them and taking on their defense wholeheartedly.

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Contract law
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Contract law

Precise contract drafting that anticipates every possible interpretation and potential conflicts. Drafting rigor to reassure and give the client peace of mind.

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Real estate law
03
Real estate law

Real estate is highly complex in Morocco (melkia, soulaliyate, guich, titles). The firm assists the client through every phase of the transaction, including off-plan (VEFA) and new-build sales for foreign buyers.

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Business law
04
Business law

Law placed at the service of know-how to bring partners together, structure projects and draft reliable contracts. Informed advice in any situation.

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Banking law
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Banking law

Banking and corporate litigation, debt recovery, payment incidents, unpaid debts, guarantees and unrepaid loans. Expertise valued for its speed and deep knowledge of this field.

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Legal insights
& analysis

Our firm shares its expertise through in-depth analyses of Moroccan and international law, to help you better understand your legal environment.

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Morocco legal certainty index
Press · L'Économiste
September 28, 2015 5 min read

How Morocco earned such a strong ranking, Legal Certainty Index

Mr. Chakouri is among the 11 Moroccan jurists consulted for the international Legal Certainty Index, published by the Foundation for Continental Law.

Tel Quel article, Belkacem Chakouri
Press · Tel Quel
July 2, 2016 4 min read

The wife of the jihadist arrested in Casablanca writes to the King: Legal analysis

Mr. Belkacem Chakouri analyzes the custody case of French-Moroccan children following the arrest of a jihad candidate at Casablanca airport.

Real estate litigation
Real estate law
March 5, 2026 5 min read

Real estate litigation: how to secure your property transactions in Morocco?

Given the complexity of Morocco's land tenure system, rigorous due diligence and legal support are essential for any buyer or investor.

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Before being lawyers, we stand by the personal values that allow us to carry out our mission with dignity, independence and integrity.

Chakouri & Ammas Lawyers Firm S.C.P.A.

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3, Rue Aboubaker SEDDIQ (next to the French Consulate), 1st floor, Casablanca
Parking next to the Wilaya, 150 meters away
(+212) 522 228 385
b.chakouri@cabinetavocatmaroc.fr
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