Nejib Marzouki

Commercial and business law lawyer in Tunis

Companies, commercial contracts, debt recovery, businesses in difficulty.

Holder of a Master's degree in Business and Corporate Law, Maître Marzouki assists companies, traders and investors, from the creation of the business to the settlement of the disputes that arise from its activity.

Advice aims to secure decisions before they turn into litigation. When a dispute is there, the firm defends the business before the courts or in arbitration.

When to consult

  • You are setting up a company or changing its articles, capital or management.
  • You are negotiating a commercial contract: distribution, supply, services, commercial lease.
  • A customer or partner does not pay their invoices.
  • A dispute divides the shareholders or calls the manager's liability into question.
  • The business is in difficulty and has to enter insolvency proceedings.

How the firm works

  1. Understanding the business

    The firm gets to know the business, its contracts and its constraints before giving an opinion.

  2. Advice and drafting

    Articles of association, shareholder agreements, contracts, general terms: documents are drafted or reviewed so as to prevent disputes.

  3. Negotiation and recovery

    Formal notice, negotiation, order for payment and protective measures when the debt is at risk.

  4. Litigation

    Representation before the competent courts or before the arbitral tribunal, then enforcement of the decision.

Frequent questions

Does the firm assist foreign investors?

Yes. Exchanges take place in French, Arabic or English. The firm assists investors with setting up their company in Tunisia and with their contracts.

Can the firm provide ongoing legal support to a company?

Yes. Long-term support can be agreed: review of contracts, shareholder meetings, day-to-day questions. Its terms are set in advance.

What should I do about an unpaid invoice?

Gather the purchase order, the invoice, the proof of delivery and your reminders. The firm sends a formal notice, then starts recovery proceedings if it has no effect.

The firm's other practice areas

Criminal lawAssistance and defence, from police custody to judgment.Civil lawContracts, liability, inheritance and property.Family lawDivorce, child custody, maintenance, inheritance.ArbitrationDomestic and international arbitration, from the clause to enforcement of the award.Tax lawTax audit, reassessment and disputes with the tax authorities.Employment lawEmployees and employers: contract, dismissal, litigation.Real estate lawLand titles, property sales, shared ownership and ownership disputes.Talk about your caseBook an appointment →

The information on this page is general. It does not replace a consultation: each situation has to be examined with its documents.