Lebanon

Firm overview

Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm is the largest multi-practice law firm in Lebanon, with a primary market position leading on complex first-of-their-kind transactions across all practice areas and industries, including Corporate, M&A, Banking, Finance, Real Estate and Energy. In addition to their thorough knowledge of the law, the Firm’s diverse team of attorneys is distinguished by an in-depth specialization, a sharp understanding of its clients' businesses and the industries they operate in, and a strategic pragmatic approach to legal advice. [SM1] 

The Firm is recognized as a top-tier market leader by prominent international legal directories, including Chambers & Partners, IFLR1000 and The Legal 500, and has reaped many prestigious awards for excellence in legal service. The Firm works closely with a number of top-tier legal correspondents in all key jurisdictions, allowing the Firm to offer businesses in need of legal assistance in any country easy access to global advice, and is a member of the International Bar Association.

The Firm acts as legal counsel for prominent international groups, and provides strategic advice on market-entry conditions, corporate and tax reorganizations, and company formation and capitalizations. The Firm has unparalleled expertise in complex and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions across all industry sectors, advising on structuring, pre-acquisition due diligence, licensing, compliance and post-acquisition integration.

The Firm represents a dominant portfolio of domestic and global banks on matters of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, extensions of credit and syndicated facilities, complex issuances and offerings of financial products, and cross-border banking activities.

The Firm has a remarkable record with notable mandates in real estate development, power, renewable energy, and oil & gas, advising key markets players on project finance, energy contracts, bankability issues, public procurement, and government relations.

Firm overview

Alem & Associates is a leading Lebanese and regional law firm designed to provide state-of-the-art legal services blended with the knowledge of local heritage.

With 60 multicultural practitioners in its three offices (Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh), Alem&Associates regularly represents and advises clients throughout the world-with a focus on the Middle East–on issues including regulatory, M&A, capital markets,banking, Islamic finance, PPP, real estate, franchising, and construction. 

Firm overview

Established in 2019 as our second office, Meysan Beirut was a major step in our strategy to grow across the Middle East. Lebanon is an important market for many of our clients and home to emerging companies that benefit greatly from innovative thinking and an integrated suite of legal services. In the distinctive Lebanese market, our team's edge lies in a unique combination of specialization, growth areas, industry knowledge, and technological innovation. Our team's profound knowledge in both local and international M&A transactions, led by a group of highly qualified lawyers with strategic foresight and insights into Lebanese law, delivers unmatched expertise in handling intricate deals. Our capabilities cover everything from due diligence and deal structuring to negotiation and compliance, offering a holistic service that addresses all aspects of an M&A transaction.

Firm overview

Eptalex-Aziz Torbey Law Firm is the Beirut office of Eptalex, a leading international law firm with additional offices strategically located in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi - ADGM & Mainland, and Dubai), Lebanon (Jounieh), and Italy (Milan).
Eptalex’s integrated approach combines global experience with local expertise to effectively manage the diverse local and cross-border transactional and dispute resolution needs of its clients, and assist them through its full-service legal and tax support.
Emphasizing key practice areas such as Banking and Finance, Mergers and acquisitions, Technology, Project Finance, Debt and Equity, Debt Restructurings, Divestitures, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Taxation, Public Procurement, Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Eptalex strives to deliver tailored solutions and prioritize its clients’ development in the marketplace.
Eptalex offers expert legal counsel for cross-border and domestic M&A, joint ventures, and takeover bids. The organized team manages transaction complexities, providing services from due diligence to compliance and closing activities and integration.
Through high levels of expertise, commitment and know-how, our team comprising over 120 professionals licensed in more than 15 jurisdictions, work collaboratively and across borders to deliver holistic solutions and measurable outcomes. We operate in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Beyond our directly held offices, we extend our coverage via dedicated desks, partnerships, and alliances with local law firms, ensuring a one-stop-shop experience for our clients.
The Firm has earned prestigious recognition as a market leader and has been granted various awards by prominent international organizations such as the IFLR1000, The Legal 500 and the International Tax Review.
Eptalex adapts to the increasingly advanced, interconnected, and digitized market, offering timely and industry-specific and a strategic pragmatic approach to its clients worldwide.