Global Economy
Garrigues Appoints Jaafar Laidi as Head of Casablanca Office
International law firm Garrigues announces the promotion of Jaafar Laidi to the role of associate‑partner leading its Casablanca office, effective June 9 2026. Laidi, who joined the firm in 2005, replaces José Ignacio García Muniozguren after nearly two decades of steering the office’s growth. With extensive experience across corporate, real‑estate, administrative, and regulatory law, Laidi is expected to reinforce Garrigues’ position in Morocco’s evolving legal market, which is enjoying heightened investment activity and expanding cross‑border deals.
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Garrigues, one of the leading international law firms, confirmed that Jaafar Laidi will assume the role of associate‑partner responsible for its Casablanca office, effective 9 June 2026. He succeeds José Ignacio García Muniozguren, who founded the office almost two decades ago and helped shape its reputation as a top‑tier legal and tax adviser in Morocco.
Strategic continuity
The appointment aligns with Garrigues’ long‑term growth strategy in Morocco, reflecting the firm’s intention to deepen its footprint in a market driven by strong investment flows and expanding international trade.
Professional background
Jaafar Laidi joined Garrigues in 2005 and has built a solid practice covering corporate law, real‑estate, administrative law, company law, and regulatory advice. He regularly assists financial institutions, multinational industrial groups and investors on strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M & A), infrastructure projects, concessions, public procurement and development operations.
Local expertise
Born in Casablanca in 1974, Laidi holds a master’s degree in private law from Hassan II University and a specialized postgraduate diploma in international business law from the University of Nice‑Sophia Antipolis. He also completed the Senior Management Programme at the International Institute San Telmo. Fluent in Arabic, French, Spanish and English, his expertise is repeatedly recognised by international rankings such as Chambers Global, which has listed him among the Distinguished Lawyers.
With a deep understanding of Morocco’s legal‑economic environment and extensive experience in both domestic and foreign investment, Laidi is well positioned to drive the Casablanca office’s growth ambitions and meet the transformation needs of its clients.