Zaanouni Law Firm

The Zaanouni Law Firm offers a broad range of legal services to Tunisian and international clients regarding matters arising throughout Tunisia and abroad. Its offices are located in one of the most prestigious areas of the city of Tunis. It has specialized support and high-level personnel at its service.

The firm was founded in 1969 by Taoufik Zaanouni. Since that time, the firm has grown steadily, to a busy litigation practice, business and private client-oriented firm with strong local, national and international connections.

The firm is one of the largest full-service law firms in Tunis, with two partners, several associates and legal assistants. The lawyers are admitted to all courts and administrative authorities in Tunisia.

The firm has played an important part in the founding and growth of several major Tunisian companies and has also played an active role in assisting foreign investors in their ventures with Tunisian partners.

As a result, the firm has developed distinctive expertise in these sectors and is one of the leading commercial law firms in Tunisia.

In keeping with the firm's international orientation, many of the firm's lawyers and legal assistants speak one or more foreign languages, including English, French, Italian and Arabic. In addition, most of the firm's lawyers have had extensive exposure to one or more foreign cultures and legal systems.

The Zaanouni Law Firm represents a wide variety of clients, from large multinational corporations to small Tunisian and foreign family-owned businesses, as well as individuals.

Legal fees are generally based on the amount of time devoted to the particular project. Each attorney and legal assistant has a particular hourly rate, which is set on the basis of seniority and level of experience.

Statement of Practice:

Clients of the firm can expect to receive competent advice and service in the following areas of practice:

• Commercial Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Banking and Finance
• Litigation and Arbitration
• Partnership and Company Law
• Trademark, Patent and Copyright Law
• Contract Negotiation
• Investment Law
• Real Estate
• Transportation Law
• Maritime Law
• General Counsel

An important part of the firm's work involves the negotiation and drafting of various types of contracts in the above-mentioned fields of law.

In addition to providing traditional legal services, the firm's members are known for their proactive approach and common desire to assist clients in finding innovative and creative solutions to difficult problems.

The firm's reputation is founded upon innovative and result-oriented services. We strive to balance the minimization of legal risk with commercially sound and cost-effective resolution of legal problems.

Zaanouni Law Firm, during its existence, has demonstrated its ability and its prestige in being recognized inside and outside the Tunisian boundaries.