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The Firm

An independent law practice, located in the heart of Casablanca, defending individuals and businesses before all jurisdictions of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Maître Hichami Hamza, Attorney at Casablanca Bar | HICHAMI LAW FIRM
Maître Hichami Hamza Attorney · Casablanca Bar

Languages of Work

  • Arabic — oral advocacy, pleadings, and relation with judicial bodies
  • French — advisory counsel, contract drafting, professional correspondence
  • English — international clients and commercial documentation

Presentation

Defense starts with active listening

A legal matter is never just a cold equation of statutes. Behind a commercial debt, a business's cash flow is at stake. Behind a divorce procedure, a family is reorganizing. Behind police custody, a life is hanging in the balance.

This observation is the foundation of our firm: a place where we take the time to listen before qualifying legally, and where we explain before acting. Legal expertise has no value unless it serves a real human situation, and unless the client understands what is at stake at every stage.

An assumed general practice

The firm handles seven main fields: business law, labor law, family law, real estate, criminal defense, debt recovery, and legal arbitration. This scope is not dispersion — it is a direct response to the reality of Moroccan cases, where legal matters constantly overlap.

A business executive getting divorced sees their corporate shares interact with matrimonial assets. A real estate dispute reveals a defect in a notarized deed that engages contract liability. A poorly notified dismissal leads to criminal complaints. Treating these cases in isolation is missing half of the equation.

Advisory counsel as much as litigation

The best court procedure is the one you never have to file. A significant part of our activity involves preventive counsel: drafting and reviewing contracts, compliance audits, securing real estate acquisitions, and company structuring. A well-drafted contract costs a fraction of the litigation it prevents.

When litigation is inevitable, the firm systematically explores negotiated resolutions first. A transaction settled in three months is often far superior to a judgment obtained in two years and enforced in three.

Our Principles

Four rules the firm strictly enforces

Principle 01

Truth about the case

No client hears "you will win" before the files have been analyzed. If the case is time-barred, lacks proof, or has a negative cost-benefit ratio, you will know in the first meeting.

Principle 02

Single point of contact

The lawyer you meet is the one who drafts your deeds and pleads your case. No file-shifting in the middle of proceedings, no junior discovering the case the day before.

Principle 03

Clear terms & agreement

A formal written agreement defines the scope, terms, and expectations before any work starts. You will have complete clarity on every aspect of our representation.

Principle 04

Unrestricted confidentiality

Attorney-client privilege covers all our exchanges, including preliminary meetings that do not lead to formal retainer agreements. It applies to your documents, disclosures, and the appointment itself.

Our Clients

Who We Assist

The firm accompanies diverse profiles, with the same standard of rigorous methodology.

Individuals

Divorce, child custody, alimony, succession, property boundary disputes, employee disputes, criminal prosecution, real estate disputes. Situations directly impacting personal lives and family assets.

Businesses & Executives

SMBs, startups, and executives facing unpaid invoices, shareholder disputes, labor issues, or cash flow difficulties. Also in advisory: company setup, shareholder agreements, and contract drafting.

Moroccans Residing Abroad

Settling inheritance in Morocco, protecting or selling property, family court procedures. The firm operates under certified power of attorney with regular updates, without requiring your physical presence at every step.

Regulatory Framework

A practice regulated by law

The practice of law in Morocco is regulated by Law n° 66.23 on the organization of the legal profession, in force since 20 August 2026. This framework is not an administrative constraint: it is the primary guarantee offered to the client.

  • Bar Association Enrollment Practice requires formal registration with the Bar, an oath taken, and permanent supervision by the Bar President (Bâtonnier).
  • Professional Liability Insurance All professional errors are covered by mandatory insurance, protecting the client from the consequences of any mistake.
  • Conflict of Interest Prevention The firm systematically checks for conflicts of interest with current or past clients before accepting any new case.
  • Mandatory Written Engagement Before any work begins, the scope of the mission and the fees are set out in a written (or electronic) engagement signed with the client: subject of the dispute, stage of the proceedings covered, and payment terms.
  • Advertising and Solicitation Ban The law prohibits lawyers from any advertising or client solicitation, whatever the medium. This website is strictly informative — it contains no advertising or promises of results.
  • Regulated Funds Management All funds received on behalf of a client transit through the Deposit and Consignment Office of the Bar Association and are subject to separate accounting.

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The office welcomes you in Casablanca, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or online if you reside outside of Casablanca.