Dentons announced the arrival of partners Patrick Larrivé andChristophe Simonnet who join its Casablanca office, bringing additional depthto the Firm's existing and longstanding presence in Africa. The Firm’sCasablanca office is headed by Patrick Larrivé who joins as Managing Partnerand works with partner Christophe Simonnet and a team of five associates. TheCasablanca office is integrated within and supported by Dentons' offices acrossthe globe, including the Firm’s offices in Egypt and South Africa. The arrivalof Larrivé and Simonnet bolsters the service provided to clients in Morocco,the rest of the Maghreb region and other Francophone African regions, as wellas further strengthening the Firm’s unparalleled position across Africa.

“Patrick and Christophe's arrival is yet another key step in ourclient-driven strategic expansion on the African continent," said ElliottPortnoy, Global Chief Executive Officer.” Their expertise complements theFirm’s existing sector strengths in Africa and expands the knowledge availableto our clients around the globe.”

Joe Andrew, Global Chair, added, “With some of the most dynamiceconomies in the world today, Africa is a priority region for Dentons. OurCasablanca office underscores our commitment to providing clients with globalexpertise and local presence, augmenting the service provided to clients inMorocco, the Maghreb region and beyond."

Within its global footprint of more than 75 locations in more than50 countries, Dentons has an extensive network of African offices andassociated firms, spanning the continent's Anglophone, Francophone andLusophone regions. It was the first major international law firm to developsuch a presence in Africa. This year the Firm is celebrating 50 years inAfrica, dating from the opening of its Cairo office by legacy firm Fox &Gibbons in 1964.

Larrivé and Simonnet bring the Firm additional expertise incorporate M&A, private equity, infrastructure and PPP, energy, real estateand finance.

"I am excited to be joining such a pioneering firm that hasbeen present on the African continent for many years," added PatrickLarrivé, Managing Partner. "I look forward to working with my colleaguesacross the globe and across the African continent to continue to build our strong,first-class practice from Casablanca."

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Jacinta O’Shea-Ramdeholl

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