Nora Djeraba

• A U.S. oil company regarding the direct negotiation with the Algerian authorities of all aspects of an unconventional development in Algeria, including downstream gas offtake undertakings
• Various IOCs on the negotiation of gas sales agreement with the Algerian National Oil Company (Sonatrach)
• Two leading Algerian beverage companies against a German mould manufacturer in an ICC arbitration relating to a bottling plant and mould defects (French law).
• A Spanish company against an Algerian company in an ICC arbitration arising out of the purchase of a stake in a fertilizer plant and the exercise of a pre-emptive right in a shareholder agreement (Algerian law).
• A French oil group against a Gabonese company in an ICC arbitration concerning a hydrocarbons exploration and production sharing contract (French and Gabonese laws).

Nora Djeraba helps international clients develop, invest in and operate businesses across North Africa, Francophone Africa and France. She combines corporate, commercial and projects experience with strong knowledge of the energy sector, particularly oil and gas, to deliver practical advice grounded in clients’ commercial and operational priorities.

She advises on project development, M&A transactions, commercial contracts and the day-to-day legal issues arising from clients’ operations. Her work spans a range of industries, with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure projects.

Nora also represents clients in commercial disputes across a range of sectors, including in connection with complex energy and infrastructure projects. Her combined transactional and disputes experience enables her to identify legal and commercial risks early, preserve clients’ strategic options and provide advice informed by the full life cycle of a transaction or project.

French-qualified and holding both French and Algerian nationality, Nora brings a distinctive cross-border perspective and a strong understanding of the legal, commercial and cultural environments in which her clients operate. She works across legal disciplines and jurisdictions to provide clear, coordinated and business-focused advice.

She is fluent in French, English and Arabic.

Nora's work is recognized by independent legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, with client feedback describing her as " a very strong and phenomenal lawyer” and “a very talented lawyer who helps with tactical Algerian issues”.