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The leading lawfirm, specialized in industry and retail.
Your single point of contact for the Middle East & Africa markets.

Legal solutions for your business strategies?
A customized compliance program for your company?
Country-specific projects tailored to your needs?

ABOUT AFIR & CO

One firm for all your legal matters and compliance projects across the Middle East & North Africa markets

AFIR & Co (formerly Maghreb Legal & Compliance) was founded by Mohamed Afir, former Legal Director of international groups (Novartis, Unilever, and Weatherford), with 20 years of experience in business law and corporate compliance.

What sets us apart? A unique hands-on approach, business-oriented solutions, and deep understanding of industries and corporate challenges. We combine in-depth knowledge of local regulations and practices (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) with rigor aligned with international standards (ISO 37001/9001).

OUR EXPERTISE AND SERVICES

Solutions for businesses and high-quality support for legal and finance departments

Business law
legal advisory

Management and decision-making teams often face complex and unexpected challenges, requiring fast support and practical, straightforward advice based on local laws and international standards

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Legal Compliance
(Risk, Ethics & Compliance)

With a team composed of lawyers and auditors, legal compliance (Risk, Ethics & Compliance) represents a significant part of the firm’s activities. We provide our expertise to companies seeking to implement and establish compliance management programs within their organizations

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Digital Solutions and Process Automation

Digitizing a legal, financial, or administrative department involves identifying and optimizing time-consuming, routine tasks, allowing more focus on activities that truly add value.

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Team Training

Legal training should be an essential part of executive development programs, transforming managers into more effective leaders. While managers trained in law may not be able to solve legal issues directly, they can anticipate, prevent, and avoid them.

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Regional Coverage: Middle East & North Africa Markets

An extensive network of legal professionals, from Casablanca to Dubai, supporting your investment projects.

Morocco

Algeria

Tunisia

Egypt

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Legal and Compliance Support Tailored to Each Industry Challenge

Key Sectors & Industry Expertise

From local SMEs to international groups, AFIR & CO provides specialized expertise to players in the most demanding sectors. Our firm works closely with leaders in:

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Regulatory Compliance & Complex Contracts

Agri-Food & FMCG

Import, Manufacturing, and Distribution

Engineering & Energy

Risk Management & International Contract Law

Real Estate & Land Sector

Cross-Border Investments & Operational Compliance

Why Choose AFIR & CO?

In a complex regulatory environment and with the specificities of various markets, the firm focuses on practical solutions to achieve business objectives.

All Legal Professions Covered, from Morocco to the United Arab Emirates

 

Practical solutions beyond theory

 

Deep Knowledge of Industry Sectors (notably Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods – FMCG, and Oil & Gas)

 

Certified to Quality Standards (ISO 9001:2015)

 

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