Rachid Benzakour Verified Lawyer
Experience
Rachid Benzakour joined Benzakour Law Firm in 2000 after internships in foreign law firms in Paris. He serves as Managing Partner and Head of the Advising and Litigation Departments. He has over 25 years of licensure and represents clients before Moroccan courts in recovery claims and seizures.
Specialty
Rachid Benzakour specializes in litigation and dispute resolution, including contractual, labour, construction, and shipping disputes. His practice also covers corporate law, contracts, real estate, aviation, maritime law, and labour law, with a focus on assisting foreign investors in Morocco.
Education
Rachid Benzakour holds a Masters Degree in Business Law (Magistère DJCE) from the School of Law, Montpellier, France (1998). He participated in an Exchange Program at the University of Gainesville, Florida, USA (1999). He ranked first in the National Bar Exam among 7000 candidates (2000).
Achievements and Recognition
- Ranked first in the National Bar Exam (2000) among 7,000 candidates https://www.meritas.org/people/rachid-Benzakour-41373 https://cbllawfirm.com/about/ https://www.legal500.com/firms/13759-benzakour-law-firm/c-morocco/lawyers/320874-rachid-benzakour
- Managing Partner of Benzakour Law Firm, Head of Advising and Litigation Departments https://www.legal500.com/firms/13759-benzakour-law-firm/c-morocco/lawyers/320874-rachid-benzakour
- Arbitrator before the Moroccan Court of Arbitration https://cbllawfirm.com/about/