A North African country with a Mediterranean coastline and a Saharan desert interior. Many empires have left legacies here, such as the ancient Roman ruins in seaside Tipaza.
Algeria has vast hydrocarbon reserves, with oil and natural gas being key drivers of its economy. The country’s commitment to diversifying its economy opens up numerous opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. Algeria’s strategic location along the Mediterranean makes it a hub for trade and investment.
Algeria follows a civil law system inspired by French law. The legal system is based on the Constitution of 1996, as amended in 2016, and includes various codes such as the civil code, commercial code, penal code, and family code. The judiciary is independent, with courts of general jurisdiction and specialized courts.
Africase Attorneys can provide the following legal services in Algeria:
- Corporate Law: Assisting international corporations with company formation, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance with Algerian corporate regulations.
- Energy and Natural Resources: Advising on contracts, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution in the oil and gas sector.
- Trade and Investment: Legal support for foreign investments, including negotiation of investment agreements and navigating trade regulations.
- NGO Support: Legal advice for NGOs on registration, operations, and compliance with local laws.
- Government Relations: Assisting international organizations and states with diplomatic legal services and intergovernmental agreements.
- African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA): Aims to create a single continental market for goods and services.
- Association Agreement with the European Union: Facilitates economic cooperation and trade between Algeria and EU member states.
- OPEC Membership: Influences global oil markets and policies as part of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
- African Union (AU): Algeria is a founding member and participates actively in AU initiatives.
- Arab Maghreb Union (AMU): Promotes economic and political cooperation among North African countries.
- United Nations (UN): Algeria is a member state and participates in various UN agencies and programs.
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): Engages in socio-economic, cultural, and political cooperation among member states.
key contacts
Director, Head of Civil & OHADA law
Specialised in international business law in Africa, Abdoul Mtoka is a key advisor in civil law jurisdictions with an in-depth expertise in OHADA law. For a decade, he has been involved in several complex transactions and matters in Africa for major international players.
Africase Attorneys is an international business law firm specialising in cross-border transactions, litigation, and arbitration across Africa. For decades, our international advocates developed an in-depth understanding of Africa and are working in the major capitals of Africa. We provide first-class and innovative legal solutions in Africa to our international clients including international corporations, NGOs, public institutions and States, international organisations, as well as local clients for their international transactions or interactions with foreign persons and entities. Along with an in-depth knowledge of Africa and its cultures, Africase Attorneys offer innovative, timely and efficient legal solutions specifically tailored to meet our international clients’ requirements and deadlines for their operations within the continent.