Legal Framework
From The Report: Algeria 2017
View in Online Reader

OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Algeria, in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel.

This chapter contains an interview with Samy Laghouati, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel, on recent changes to the legal code and investment regulations.

Articles from this Chapter

Overview

Laying down the law: A summary of legislation and regulations for investors
OBG
plus

In the face of the constant fall in revenues from the oil and gas exports, the Algerian government has demonstrated a clear determination to substitute the hydrocarbon-dependent economic model with a new model substantially less dependent from the oil and gas revenues. Over the course of the last two years, the Algerian authorities have made significant efforts to improve the business and investment climate in particular through the adoption of the following recent measures: • The reform…

Viewpoint

Adjusting the framework: Samy Laghouati, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel, on recent changes to the legal code and investment regulations
OBG
plus

Interview:Samy Laghouati What are some of the significant implications of the Investment Law decrees from March 2017? SAMY LAGHOUATI: The new Investment Law removed a number of constraints and uncertainties from the previous law on investments, issued in 2001, which has been significantly amended since 2009. The previous law is another manifestation of the authorities’ attempt to help ease existing rules and remove regulations that are no longer relevant. Another positive development that…