Global Guide 2026 : Lebanon
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Provided by AbdelSater AbuSamra & Associates ASAS LAW
Our Corporate and Finance team has a unique reputation in Corporate Governance, Banking and Finance, International Business Transactions, Cross-border and Corporate Transactions and Restructuring. Our firm is active in Oil and Gas, Construction, M&A, Real Estate and other commercial and industrial transactions.
Our excellence in asset recovery and money tracing has earned Managing Partner Nada Abdelsater-Abusamra to be the exclusive representative member of "ICC-FraudNet" which operates under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) London-based Commercial Crime Services unit, and ASAS LAW acts as FraudNet’s only representative in Lebanon.
Clients include leading international and national institutions, financial institutions, government owned agencies, international NGOs, real estate development groups, investors, prominent figures, bankers, CEOs and high ranked executives.
ASAS corporate and finance department is currently handling a complex cross-border acquisition of several paper and carton factories in France estimated at more than 30 Million Euros Our advice covers the corporate and finance structuring of the transaction in Lebanon and France. ASAS input started from the outset of the transaction negotiation, the initial offer and covered the phases of the put-option, escrow agreement, negotiation with finance / bank advisors, up to the execution of the SHA and establishment of the companies etc.
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AbdelSater AbuSamra & Associates maintains an impressive team of lawyers which acts for a variety of well-known clients on major M&A and finance transactions. The firm also regularly provides guidance on the restructuring of company operations in Lebanon.
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ASAS LAW has a big team of highly qualified lawyers who cover a wide array of skills and tasks.
The law firm has a team of professionals who are highly experienced and qualified, combined with a deep understanding of business-related matters and day-to-day operations.
ASAS LAW has a good understanding of the overall commercial environment, with the ability to quickly adapt to vertical market specifics.
ASAS LAW's high level of responsiveness is beneficial when urgent issues need to be addressed.
The attorneys as ASAS LAW are aware of the commercial implications of our cases and provide strategic advice to navigate these issues.
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Managing partner Nada Abdelsater-Abusamra is well versed in assisting clients with M&A and financing arrangements. She has a highly impressive reputation and is widely thought of as one of Beirut's top business lawyers.
Nada Abdelsater-Abusamra always grasps what really matters, making sure the right clauses are there to preserve our rights and making the deal happen.
Nada Abdelsater-Abusamra is very insightful, impressive in creating solutions and avoiding possible problems.
Nada is an outstanding lawyer who has a great legal mind and innovative tactics, and will leave no stone unturned until she achieves her client's goals.
Serena Ghanimeh handles a variety of work on behalf of corporates, family groups and offshore clients. Additionally, she advises on the restructuring and refinancing of operations.
Serena Ghanimeh shows a high level of attention to details.
Head of Corporate & Finance
Corporate & Finance
Provided by AbdelSater AbuSamra & Associates ASAS LAW
Serena Ghanimeh
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