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.
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.
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.
His practice focuses primarily on business law, with recognized expertise in dispute resolution, competition law, intellectual property, employment law, civil law, real estate and construction law, corporate law, governance and compliance (Corporate & Compliance), commercial law, large-scale retail, as well as customs and maritime law.
Convinced that the value of legal advice lies as much in its technical rigor as in its strategic vision, Mr. El Mostafa Ammas supports his clients in risk prevention, securing their operations and defending their interests before the courts and competent authorities. His approach is distinguished by thorough case analysis, constant availability and an absolute commitment to quality of service.
Alongside his work as a lawyer, he pursues an academic career as a professor and researcher, actively contributing to the development of legal doctrine and to training the next generation of jurists and business leaders. This complementarity between professional practice and teaching strengthens his expertise and allows him to offer clients guidance grounded in the most recent developments in the law.
Excellence, rigor, independence and commitment are the principles that guide his daily practice of the profession, in the service of individuals, businesses and investors.
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.
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.
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.
The firm joins the GESICA international network of lawyers and becomes its official representative in Morocco, opening access to global expertise.
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.
Total commitment to every case, with all the strength and energy required.
A relationship built on honesty and transparency towards our clients.
Fast, lawful and appropriate solutions thanks to a multidisciplinary team.
A human-scale firm, accessible to all and close to its clients.
Mr. Chakouri actively contributes to French-language legal scholarship through academic publications and benchmark comparative analyses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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