About

Provided by Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm

Abou Jaoude & Associates is the largest multi-practice law firm in Lebanon, with a commanding market share of complex transactions of first impression in the region in Corporate, M&A, Banking, Finance, Real Estate and Energy. In addition to their thorough knowledge of the law, the Firm’s team 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. 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.

Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Lebanon

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What the Team is Known For

Abou Jaoude & Associates maintains a leading position at the forefront of the Lebanese legal market. Its lawyers are often called upon for their expertise in finance and M&A transactions, as well as corporate reorganisations. The team is also eminently capable in regulatory banking work and has a strong track record of acting for big-name clients on a wide variety of cutting-edge matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Abou Jaoude
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Carlos Abou Jaoude
Head of Corporate & Finance
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Founding partner Carlos Abou Jaoude has considerable expertise in transactional and commercial advisory matters. He is particularly active on banking and finance, M&A and energy mandates.

Carlos Abou Jaoude is an outstanding and extraordinary lawyer.

His years of experience in Lebanon and abroad, in international finance and tax, allow him to successfully handle changing business environments.

Souraya Machnouk
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Souraya Machnouk
Head of Corporate & Finance
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Souraya Machnouk handles a variety of high-value mandates across a range of disciplines, from M&A and finance to real estate. She offers additional expertise in energy and project mandates. She is also noted among sources for her extensive legal knowledge and formidable negotiating skills.

Souraya consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the clients' needs are met.

Souraya is meticulous in her work and is always readily available to guide clients through any situation. She has abundant knowledge and experience in the finance field.

Simon El Kai
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Simon El Kai
Head of Corporate & Finance
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Simon El Kai maintains a robust corporate and finance practice. He is highly proficient in transactional matters and offers additional expertise in litigation.

Simon El Kai has the technical knowledge and skills to ensure a successful transaction is completed. He clearly transmits his thoughts to clients so that they are understandable to any person.

Simon is very responsive, offers a high level of service, and has deep knowledge and expertise.

Ranked Lawyers at
Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm

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Lebanon

Corporate & Finance

Carlos Abou Jaoude
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Carlos Abou Jaoude
Head of Corporate & Finance
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Band 1
Souraya Machnouk
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Souraya Machnouk
Head of Corporate & Finance
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Band 1
Simon El Kai
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Simon El Kai
Head of Corporate & Finance
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Members

Provided by Abou Jaoude & Associates Law Firm

Carlos Abou Jaoude

Carlos Abou Jaoude

Head of Department

Hachem El Housseini

Ibrahim Barraj

Simon El Kai

Simon El Kai

Head of Department

Souraya Machnouk

Souraya Machnouk

Head of Department