Rym Loucif is a highly regarded lawyer with a focus on transactional and commercial contract law, specializing in joint venture establishment. She also has extensive expertise in the oil and gas industry and provides valuable counsel on various energy-related projects.
Her key strength lies in her exceptional understanding of both Algerian and international law, complemented by her strong organizational skills and disciplined work ethic.
Rym is praised for offering practical, commercially driven advice, consistently delivering precise and relevant insights.
Chambers and Partners 2024 and 2023 – Corporate/Commercial – Algeria
After gaining significant experience with prominent US law firms in Paris (Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher) and distinguished French law firms in Algiers (Gide and LPA-CGR Avocats), Rym Loucif founded her own practice, Loucif + Co. Over the past decade, she has focused on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint venture formations, while also advising major international groups in energy-related matters.
Her expertise spans both transactional and regulatory aspects of energy projects, particularly in the oil and gas sector (M&A, financing). Rym’s profound knowledge of the Algerian business landscape, combined with her international perspective, allows her to offer tailored advice that aligns with the local context.
Rym holds a postgraduate diploma in EU Competition Law from King’s College London (2016), a bar practice certificate from the Paris Bar School (2005), and a practice-oriented DESS degree in business law from Université Panthéon-Assas, Paris II (2004), where she also earned a DJCE General Counsel diploma with a specialization in tax law.
Contributions: As an expert for the OECD, Rym plays a key role in the EU-OECD Programme for Promoting Investment in the Mediterranean, which aims to enhance investment in the region.
Education
2016: King’s College London, University of London – Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law
2005: Paris Bar School – Bar Practice Certificate
2004: Université Panthéon-Assas, Paris II – DESS postgraduate degree and Magister in Business Law, DJCE General Counsel Diploma, Tax Law Specialization
Experience
2018 – 2021: LPA-CGR Avocats (Algiers) – Partner
2011 – 2017: Gide Loyrette Nouel (Algiers) – Counsel
2010 – 2011: Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP (Paris) – Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity
2005 – 2010: Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (Paris) – Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity
Languages
French, English, Arabic
